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.
-
August 11, 2020
AWP Congratulates Colleen Cable and Kathy Ridenhour
AWP is pleased to announce the promotion of Colleen Cable as our new Director of Conferences and Kathy Ridenhour as our new Director of Membership Services. Read more...
-
August 11, 2020
Virtual AWP: Conversations with Writers featuring Maurice Carlos Ruffin & Regina Brooks
Virtual AWP: Conversations with Writers featuring Maurice Carlos Ruffin & Regina Brooks Read more...
-
August 10, 2020
Virtual AWP: Conversations with Writers featuring Alexandra van de Kamp and Sheila Black
We welcome to our virtual programming A Conversation with Alexandra van de Kamp and Sheila Black. Watch as they take time in this virtual environment to discuss online teaching methods... Read more...
-
July 9, 2020
#AWP21 Proposal Announcement
The conference timeline has been delayed while we consider two options for #AWP21. Read more...
-
June 29, 2020
AWP's COVID-19 Program Director Survey
We recently asked our program directors about their greatest concerns as writers during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...
-
June 18, 2020
AWP Observes Juneteenth
Juneteenth (celebrated on June 19) is now an annual paid holiday for all AWP employees. Read more...
-
June 16, 2020
Writing News Roundup
Here are a few things that have recently caught our attention. Read more...
-
June 12, 2020
AWP Receives a $40,000 Art Works Grant from the NEA to Support Services to American Writers
AWP has been awarded this grant to support its upcoming 2021 Conference & Bookfair, featuring as keynote speaker US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo. Read more...
-
June 9, 2020
Open Mic: Share Your Voice
Help AWP amplify and share voices in a virtual open mic compilation centered on #BlackLivesMatter. Read more...
-
June 3, 2020
AWP Supports Black Communities
This is a time of terrible national upheaval and unrest. We stand beside the protestors. It is past time for change. Read more...
