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 23, 2022
Apply to the AWP HBCU Fellowship Program
The Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) has recently launched the all-new AWP HBCU Fellowship Program. Read more...
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September 19, 2022
International D/deaf Awareness Week
Join AWP in celebrating the International Week of Deaf People from September 19 through September 25. Read more...
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September 16, 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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September 15, 2022
Poetry Foundation Creates Precedent with 2022 Pegasus Awards
Poetry Foundation Creates Precedent with 2022 Pegasus Awards Read more...
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September 15, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month
AWP observes September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month and recognizes all communities of Hispanic and Latino heritage. Read more...
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September 6, 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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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...
