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 5, 2022
Writing News Roundup
Check out the Writing News Roundup to find a literary event online or near you! 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 29, 2022
Sonia Sanchez Wins $80,000 Jackson Poetry Prize
Poet, educator, and activist Sonia Sanchez has received the $80,000 Jackson Poetry Prize. Read more...
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April 21, 2022
Writing News Roundup
We are thrilled to bring you the latest in literary events that have caught our attention. 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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April 8, 2022
AWP Thanks Participants & Attendees for a Wonderful #AWP22
The Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) is proud to announce the resounding success of the #AWP22 conference. Read more...
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April 7, 2022
Moveable Type: A conversation with Anitra Budd, Executive Director
A conversation with Anitra Budd, Executive Director Read more...
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April 1, 2022
Richard Howard, Poet, Writer, Translator, 1929-2022
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, Richard Howard, passed away on Thursday, March 31 at the age of 92. 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 17, 2022
AWP Continues Vaccination Requirement
AWP will still require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to attend the Conference & Bookfair. Read more...
