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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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 28, 2022
AWP Condemns Efforts to Limit Academic Freedom
We invite our members to join us in participating in local government wherever we find ourselves—to voice our opposition to any measure that would limit the freedom to read and the freedom to think. Read more...
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January 25, 2022
Moveable Type: A conversation with Steve Semken, Publisher
A conversation with Steve Semken, Publisher Read more...
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January 25, 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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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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January 11, 2022
Robert Day, Writer, Teacher, Advocate, 1941–2022
We are sad to note the passing of Robert Day. Read more...
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January 11, 2022
Writing News Roundup
We are thrilled to bring you the latest in literary events and writings that have caught our attention. Read more...
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December 23, 2021
Joan Didion, Journalist, Author, Playwright, 1934–2021
Though we mourn Didion’s passing, we celebrate her life, her insights, and her dedication to the craft of writing. 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 16, 2021
bell hooks, Author, Professor, Feminist, 1952–2021
AWP joins the writing and academic community and the Watkins family in mourning the passing of bell hooks. Read more...
