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 1, 2011
Rita Dove Elected to American Academy of Arts and Letters
Rita Dove, professor of English at the University of Virginia, former U.S. Poet Laureate, and Pulitzer Prize winner, has been elected, among ten others, to the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Read more...
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May 1, 2011
Awards
From the May 2011 issue of the Writer's Chronicle Read more...
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May 1, 2011
Julian Barnes wins David Cohen Prize
According to the BBC, Julian Barnes, known best for his novels Flaubert’s Parrot and England, England received the 2011 David Cohen Prize for Literature. Read more...
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May 1, 2011
New York Times Now Charging for Web Content
The New York Times, on March 28, began charging customers money to view news stories on the website. Read more...
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May 1, 2011
The C.S. Lewis Bible, Now on Sale
HarperCollins, in late 2010, released The C.S. Lewis Bible that has since seen criticism and strong sales, according to Christianity Today. Read more...
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May 1, 2011
Nonbooksellers Selling Lots of Books
According to the New York Times, as major bookstores like Borders and Barnes & Noble are continuing to add nonbook products to their stores, such as games, toys, food, and drinks, consumers are now seeing more and more books in places like Urban Outfitters, Lowes, Target, and Bass Pro Shops, among others. Read more...
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May 1, 2011
HarperCollins Places Limits on Library e-Book Lending
Libraries with e-book collections finally have a product that doesn’t take up shelf space, can’t suffer wear and tear, and can’t be lost. Read more...
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May 1, 2011
Wisconsin Governor Pulls Funding for Poet Laureate
In February, the Wisconsin Poet Laureate Commission received a letter saying the governor’s office would not renew the order upholding the position of poet laureate, according to Bloomberg. Read more...
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May 1, 2011
States Battle Over New Voting Laws
New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Wisconsin, among other states, have become battlegrounds for debate on proposed voting laws that would change voter eligibility for many people, most notably college students, according to the Washington Post. Read more...
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May 1, 2011
Chance to Sleep in J.D. Salinger’s Dorm Room
According to the New York Times, since 2006, Ursinus College has been offering the Ursinus College Creative Writing Award to incoming freshmen. Read more...