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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May 23, 2022
Pride Month Events and Resources
AWP has assembled a list of resources including in person and online events, interactive and informative websites, author interviews, and other diverse programming. Read more...
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May 6, 2022
Feminism in Writing and Practice: Activism, Books, and Other Resources
AWP recognizes the transformative power of literature and strives to be an ally in making the world a more equitable and compassionate place Read more...
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May 2, 2022
National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Join AWP in celebrating National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May! Read more...
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April 11, 2022
National Arab American Heritage Month
AWP is honoring National Arab American Heritage Month and invites you to do so as well! Read more...
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February 28, 2022
#AWP22 Maintains Mask Mandate
AWP has decided that even if Philadelphia were to lift their mask mandate, all attendees of the AWP Conference & Bookfair must still be masked while attending onsite AWP events... Read more...
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February 10, 2022
Virtual AWP in Conversation: Celebrating Black Poetry with Cave Canem, Sponsored by The Givens Foundation for African American Literature
Join us for a celebration of black poetry on Tuesday, February 22 at 6:00 p.m. ET Read more...
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January 20, 2022
AWP Moves Forward with In-Person #AWP22
AWP has decided to move forward with the in-person element of the conference in Philadelphia. Read more...
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December 22, 2021
Virtual AWP Pedagogy: Reclaiming Genre Fiction for the Creative Writing Classroom, Sponsored by Bloomsbury Publishing
Virtual AWP Pedagogy is back with another great conversation, sponsored by Bloomsbury Publishing! Read more...
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December 15, 2021
Update to #AWP22 Health & Safety Policy
AWP will now require all in-person attendees be fully vaccinated. No negative COVID-19 diagnostic tests will be allowed in lieu of vaccination. Read more...
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November 17, 2021
Share Your AWP Photos & Memories for Giving Tuesday!
On Giving Tuesday, November 30, 2021, join us on your favorite social media platform for a day-long celebration of the AWP Conference & Bookfair, featuring your throwback AWP photos and memories. Read more...
