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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September 1, 2008
Random House Chief Resigns
One of the most influential personalities in publishing, Peter W. Olson, Random House CEO, resigned his position on May 20, 2008. Read more...
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September 1, 2008
Financial Downturn Limits Access to Higher Education
According to the College Board’s recent report, college tuitions in the past five years have skyrocketed upward more rapidly than at any other time in the past thirty years—an enormous increase of 40%. Read more...
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September 1, 2008
Congress to Pass Law Limiting Artistic Freedom?
The Orphan Works Act of 2008 (H.R. 5889) was introduced to Congress on April 24, 2008. Read more...
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May 1, 2008
Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008)
Arthur C. Clarke, the science fiction writer who co-wrote 2001: A Space Odyssey with director Stanley Kubrick, died March 19 at his home in Sri Lanka. He was 90 years old. Read more...
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May 1, 2008
PEN World Voices Festival
The 2008 PEN World Voices Festival kicks off on April 29, where 170 writers from fifty-one countries will converge to address this year’s theme of Public Lives/Private Lives. Read more...
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May 1, 2008
R.L. Stine is Back
Popular young adult writer R.L. Stine returns to the publishing scene this year, following an eight-year hiatus in which Stine experimented with other types of writing. Read more...
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May 1, 2008
Encyclopædia Britannica to Focus on Web Sales
Since the boom of the Internet began, scholars have feared its negative effect on the literary world. Read more...
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May 1, 2008
American Council on Education Forsees Decline in College Applications
According to a report in the Washington Post, the American Council on Education predicts that the number of college applicants will experience a considerable decline for the first time in years. Read more...
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May 1, 2008
The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
Australian author Sonya Hartnett is the newest recipient of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Read more...
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May 1, 2008
Colleges Nationwide Use Anti-plagiarism Software
Colleges nationwide have introduced anti-plagiarism software to help combat the growing trend of digital plagiarism according to a report by USA Today. Read more...