The Writer’s News
The Writer’s News keeps you informed about new developments in the writing world, including award and publication announcements, news from AWP and the field, and updates about important literary figures.
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September 30, 2015
It’s Banned Books Week!
To bolster awareness of censorship, several associations are hosting the 33rd annual Banned Books Week this week (Sept. 27–Oct. 3). This year’s theme is Young Adult books. Read more...
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September 21, 2015
AWP Launches Annual Rotation of Surveys
AWP knows that collecting demographic information in our association is important, and so last year we began the first survey in an annual rotation of comprehensive, stratified surveys to gather data on our programs, students, graduates, and faculty. Read more...
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September 21, 2015
AWP Releases List of Conference Events Dedicated to Diverse Communities
In response to requests for demographic information on the extent to which various communities participate in the 2016 Los Angeles AWP Conference & Bookfair, AWP has published “Communities of the AWP Conferences & Bookfair,” which catalogs 231 events. Read more...
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September 17, 2015
AWP Received a $70,000 Art Works Grant from the NEA to Support Services to American Writers
AWP has received a $70,000 grant to support production of AWP’s upcoming Conference & Bookfair in Los Angeles, the organization’s website, and the Writer’s Chronicle. Read more...
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September 2, 2015
AWP's Executive Director Apologizes to Laura Mullen
An apology. Read more...
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August 25, 2015
State of the Website Address 2015: What's New and What's Next
The redesigned AWP website grew significantly in its third year. Read more...
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August 20, 2015
Statistics for the AWP Award Series 2011–2015
Since the inception of the AWP Award Series in 1975, this competition has helped to launch the careers of many of its winners by helping them gain tenure. Read more...
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August 19, 2015
Response to Members' Concerns
AWP deeply values hearing and responding to its members’ concerns. We have read a recent petition and would like to take a moment to address the issues it discusses. Read more...
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August 18, 2015
#AWP16 Panelist Demographics
Additional information about panelists on events accepted for #AWP16. Read more...
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August 17, 2015
AWP’s Services for Accessibility
AWP welcomes constructive commentary on how we can improve our services to all conference attendees, no matter where the conference is held. Recently, we received inquiries concerning accommodations for conference attendees with accessibility needs. Read more...
