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 28, 2018
In Response to Member Feedback, AWP Releases Revised ADA Report
We recently posted a copy of an accessibility consultant’s report, which evaluated AWP’s responsiveness to the concerns and needs of AWP conference attendees who are persons with disabilities. Read more...
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September 20, 2018
Winners of the 2018 Forward Prizes Announced
On September 18 the Forward Arts Foundation announced the three winners of the 2018 Forward Prizes for Poetry. Read more...
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September 17, 2018
Longlists for 2018 National Book Awards Announced
The National Book Foundation has released the longlists for the 2018 National Book Awards in fiction, poetry, nonfiction, translated literature, and young people’s literature Read more...
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September 11, 2018
Poetry Foundation Announces its Newest Fellowship Recipients
The Poetry Foundation and Poetry magazine have announced this year’s winners of the prestigious Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowships. Read more...
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September 6, 2018
Academy of American Poets Announces Annual Awards
On August 28, 2018, the Academy of American Poets announced the recipients of its annual American Poets Prizes, which awards over $200,000 to emerging and established poets. Read more...
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August 30, 2018
Online Harassment Field Manual
In April 2018, Pen America released its Online Harassment Field Manual, a first-of-its-kind resource to equip and empower writers, journalists, and all who are active online with practical tools and tactics to defend against hateful speech and trolling. Read more...
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August 30, 2018
Moveable Type: The Common
A literary venue worth checking out... Read more...
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August 29, 2018
Neil Simon; 1927–2018
Neil Simon, known for his legendary comedies The Sunshine Boys, Brighton Beach Memoirs, The Odd Couple, and Barefoot in the Park, passed away on Sunday, August 26 due to complications with pneumonia. Read more...
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August 28, 2018
James Baldwin Children’s Book Published Again After Over 40 Years
After its initial publication in 1976 and puzzled critical reception, a new edition of James Baldwin’s children’s book, Little Man, Little Man, has been published by Duke University Press. Read more...
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August 23, 2018
Eve Ewing to Author Marvel’s Forthcoming Ironheart Comic
Marvel Comics announced Monday that Dr. Eve Ewing will pen the forthcoming comic series Ironheart. Read more...
