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 1, 2022
National Translation Month
September is National Translation Month! Read more...
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August 26, 2022
Virtual AWP: Writer to Writer Conversations & Readings with Mentor Meg Eden Kuyatt
Our latest installment of Virtual AWP: Writer to Writer Conversations & Readings reunites children’s literature mentor Meg Eden Kuyatt with past mentees Becky Ferrigno and Julie Zigoris. Read more...
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August 22, 2022
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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August 18, 2022
AWP is Thrilled to Announce Min Jin Lee as #AWP23 Conference & Bookfair Keynote Speaker
AWP is thrilled to announce award-winning author and writer Min Jin Lee as the 2023 AWP Conference & Bookfair Keynote Speaker. Read more...
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August 15, 2022
#AWP23 Health & Safety Policy
AWP continues to monitor the evolving situation regarding COVID-19 in relation to large gatherings. We will provide updates as guidance from the CDC, state, and local public health recommendations change. AWP asks all attendees to follow regulations and to make informed choices about travel, conducting yourself onsite, and your engagement with external venues and groups while in Seattle. Read more...
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August 2, 2022
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 26, 2022
On #AWP24 and Roe vs. Wade
AWP stands with those in its membership in the profound disappointment of the United States Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade and a person’s constitutional right to an abortion. Read more...
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July 25, 2022
AWP Hiring Assistant Web Developer
The Assistant Web Developer will provide application development and support for AWP’s staff and customer facing website applications. Read more...
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July 21, 2022
AWP Selected as Amazon Literary Partnership 2022 Grant Recipient
We are thrilled to announce that AWP has been awarded a $5,000 grant to support the Writer to Writer program, courtesy of the Amazon Literary Partnership. Read more...
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July 18, 2022
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...
