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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December 4, 2018
A Literary Survival Guide for the Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us. For those of us situated in colder climes, what better time to curl up in a warm spot with a must-read book? Read more...
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November 30, 2018
Meena Alexander, 1951–2018
Poet, novelist, essayist, and critic Meena Alexander passed away on Wednesday, November 21 in New York City from endometrial serous cancer. Read more...
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November 29, 2018
Moveable Type: FIYAH Magazine
A literary venue worth checking out... Read more...
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November 26, 2018
Staff Picks: 10 Native American Male Writers You Should Be Reading Now
November is Native American Heritage Month, a month to celebrate the rich culture, traditions, and histories of Native people, as well as their unique and lasting contributions to our world. Read more...
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November 26, 2018
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: A Statement by Debra Magpie Earling
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, AWP invited some of our favorite Indigenous writers to share a brief commentary on the elections of Sharice Davids and Deb Haaland, who will soon be the first two Native American women in Congress, as it relates to writing in our current political landscape. Read more...
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November 16, 2018
Winners of the National Book Awards Announced
On November 14, 2018, at a ceremony held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, the winners of the National Book Awards were announced in fiction, poetry, nonfiction, translated, and young people’s literature. Read more...
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November 15, 2018
Staff Picks: 10 Native American Women Writers You Should Be Reading Now
The staff at AWP would like to share a list of ten Indigenous women writers whose contributions to literary culture we would like to honor. Read more...
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November 14, 2018
AWP Board’s Message to Membership
The Board of Trustees is writing to update you on the new path that AWP is taking as a fully independent association. Read more...
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November 14, 2018
AWP & Your Privacy
AWP values your privacy and we are taking this matter very seriously. Read more...
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November 8, 2018
ALTA Announces Translation Award Winners
On November 1, 2018, the American Literary Translators Association (ALTA) announced the winners of its National Translation Awards. Read more...
