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, 2009
Harriet Monroe Poetry Institute Grapples with Digital Copyrights
The Poetry Foundation announced the inaugural project of the Harriet Monroe Poetry Institute (HMPI), a project that will develop a set of “best practices” for implementing and elevating the profile of poetry through new-media platforms. Read more...
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May 1, 2009
PEN’s Roberts To Step Down
Michael Roberts, PEN Executive Director, announced in a February letter to PEN membership that he will cease his directorship June 30, the end of the current program year. Read more...
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May 1, 2009
NEA Expedites The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act
Less than three weeks after President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced its plans to dispense the $50 million provided for direct support of the arts, setting the NEA apart as one of the few federal agencies to dispense funds in a timely manner. Read more...
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May 1, 2009
2009 Prism Award Nominations For Love Sick
According to the Entertainment Industries Council (EIC), the Lifetime Television movie based on Sue William Silverman’s memoir, Love Sick: One Woman’s Journey Through Sexual Addiction, is nominated for two PRISM awards, one for Best TV Movie, and one for Sally Pressman, for Best Performance. Read more...
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March 1, 2009
Folding Book World?
In reaction to word that the Washington Post Book World may soon be a thing of the past, the National Book Critics Circle issued a late January petition to curtail the dismantling of the newspaper section. Read more...
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March 1, 2009
AWP Board Member Profiled
The Washington Post recently profiled one of our own, AWP board member Roger Lathbury. Read more...
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March 1, 2009
Inaugural Poet
On January 20 of this year, Elizabeth Alexander became the fourth inaugural poet in US history. Read more...
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March 1, 2009
American Library Association Awards
This year’s John Newbury Medal was awarded to The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. Read more...
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March 1, 2009
No Lay-0ffs Here!
Tupelo Press has announced additions to its management and editorial staff. Read more...
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March 1, 2009
Celebrating Poe
January 19th marked the 200th anniversary of Edgar Allan Poe’s birthday. Read more...
