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 14, 2019
Valentine’s Day: What to Read
Some suggestions from AWP staff members Read more...
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February 6, 2019
Black Ocean to Publish Future Gramma Press Titles
Boston-based independent publisher Black Ocean announced on January 31 that it will be distributing all books currently in print under Gramma Press. Read more...
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February 4, 2019
African-American History Month Dos and Don'ts
I’ve had a tenuous relationship with African-American History Month since the first February I was aware it was African-American History Month. Read more...
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February 4, 2019
AWP Announces Ad-Hoc Committee on Conference Accessibility
AWP would like to announce the AWP Ad-Hoc Committee on Conference Accessibility and recognize the work of its members. Read more...
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January 30, 2019
Construction at the Oregon Convention Center
AWP has been made aware of a renovation project at the Oregon Convention Center over the days of #AWP19, March 27–30, 2019. Read more...
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January 25, 2019
PEN America Literary Awards Finalists Announced
PEN America has released its list of finalists for this year’s cycle of book awards. Read more...
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January 22, 2019
The Normal School to Cease Print Publication, Prioritize Online Magazine
The editors of The Normal Schooll, a prominent literary magazine based at California State University, Fresno, announced that its biannual print issues would cease after the Spring 2019 edition. Read more...
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January 18, 2019
AWP Staff Recommends Writing Resources for the New Year
Don’t give up on your New Year’s resolution yet, whether it’s to complete the short story on your desk or to start your first manuscript. Read more...
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January 18, 2019
Moveable Type: Anomaly
A literary venue worth checking out... Read more...
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January 18, 2019
Mary Oliver, 1935–2019
The beloved poet Mary Oliver passed away at her home in Florida on Thursday, January 17 from lymphoma. Read more...
