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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July 11, 2023
Writing News Roundup
We are thrilled to bring you the latest in literary events that have caught our attention. These events encompass a range of free and ticketed registration and are not affiliated with AWP. All times are in ET. Read more...
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July 3, 2023
Honoring and Uplifting: Disability Pride Month
AWP recognizes July as Disability Pride Month and champions the importance of actively working towards a more inclusive and accessible global culture. Read more...
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June 29, 2023
Writing News Roundup
We are thrilled to bring you the latest in literary events that have caught our attention. These events encompass a range of free and ticketed registration and are not affiliated with AWP. All times are in ET. Read more...
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June 23, 2023
Virtual AWP Pedagogy: Content Warnings in the Classroom
We are thrilled to release our first Virtual AWP Pedagogy discussion of 2023 featuring professors and authors Kevin Clouther, Ambereen Dadabhoy, Annabel Lyon, and John Vigna. Read more...
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June 12, 2023
Writing News Roundup
We are thrilled to bring you the latest in literary events that have caught our attention. These events encompass a range of free and ticketed registration and are not affiliated with AWP. All times are in ET. Read more...
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June 7, 2023
A Look Into the AWP Conference & Bookfair Site Selection Process
Choosing the host-city for our annual Conference & Bookfair is one of the most complicated projects AWP undertakes, and we’d like to share some details on the process. Read more...
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June 7, 2023
Juneteenth 2023: Resources and Events to Celebrate
Alongside resilient Black communities throughout the nation, AWP celebrates Juneteenth as the momentous day when news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached the last enslaved people in the United States. Read more...
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June 1, 2023
Pride Month 2023 Resources
Pride Month 2023 Read more...
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May 8, 2023
#AWPSpringJAM May Kickoff
At #AWP23, we announced the name change of the AWP Prize for the Novel to the James Alan McPherson Prize for the Novel, in honor of the prolific writer and professor emeritus James Alan McPherson. Read more...
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May 3, 2023
AWP Joins the Human Artistry Campaign; Stands in Support of the WGA Strike
AWP has joined the Human Artistry Campaign, a coalition of associations, trade unions, and other professionals protecting the rights of creators across the globe. The campaign promotes responsible use of artificial intelligence to support but not supplant human creation. Read more...
