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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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 25, 2022
New Mailing Address for AWP
The Association of Writers & Writing Programs has officially moved out of their office located in Riverdale Park, MD. 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...
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July 13, 2022
Ada Limón Named the Nation’s 24th Poet Laureate
Poet and author Ada Limón has been named the 24th Poet Laureate by the Library of Congress. Read more...
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July 11, 2022
AWP Updates on TWC
It is with great consideration and much discussion that AWP has made the decision to move The Writer’s Chronicle entirely online, starting with the upcoming September 2022 issue. Read more...
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July 1, 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...
