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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August 18, 2023
San Diego State University: Home to Best-Selling Authors, Award Winners, and a Powerhouse Faculty
Wrapping up the spring semester, we want to take a moment to celebrate what we’ve accomplished this year and what we have in place for 2023–24. We’re excited to welcome Matt de la Peña and Lashon Daley to the MFA faculty at San Diego State University. Matt de la Peña is the #1 New York Times Bestselling, Newbery Medal-winning author of seven young adult novels and five picture books. Lashon Daley is the author of Mr. Okra Sells Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and the director of the National Center for the Study of Children's Literature at San Diego State University. Read more...
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August 14, 2023
#AWP24 LGBTQIA+ Community Support Updates
AWP is excited to open registration and announce accepted events this week. As we get closer to #AWP24, we continue working to provide more information and resources to AWP’s LGBTQIA+ communities and attendees. Read more...
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August 8, 2023
Writing News Roundup
We are thrilled to bring you the latest in literary events that have caught our attention. These events encompass a range of free and ticketed registration and are not affiliated with AWP. All times are in ET. Read more...
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July 25, 2023
Writing News Roundup
We are thrilled to bring you the latest in literary events that have caught our attention. These events encompass a range of free and ticketed registration and are not affiliated with AWP. All times are in ET. Read more...
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July 20, 2023
AWP Chosen as Amazon Literary Partnership 2023 Grant Recipient
We are thrilled to announce that AWP has been awarded a $5,000 grant to support the Writer to Writer program, courtesy of the Amazon Literary Partnership. The Writer to Writer program spans three months and pairs emerging mentee writers with published AWP member mentors. Read more...
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July 11, 2023
Writing News Roundup
We are thrilled to bring you the latest in literary events that have caught our attention. These events encompass a range of free and ticketed registration and are not affiliated with AWP. All times are in ET. Read more...
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July 3, 2023
Honoring and Uplifting: Disability Pride Month
AWP recognizes July as Disability Pride Month and champions the importance of actively working towards a more inclusive and accessible global culture. Read more...
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June 29, 2023
Writing News Roundup
We are thrilled to bring you the latest in literary events that have caught our attention. These events encompass a range of free and ticketed registration and are not affiliated with AWP. All times are in ET. Read more...
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June 23, 2023
Virtual AWP Pedagogy: Content Warnings in the Classroom
We are thrilled to release our first Virtual AWP Pedagogy discussion of 2023 featuring professors and authors Kevin Clouther, Ambereen Dadabhoy, Annabel Lyon, and John Vigna. Read more...
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June 13, 2023
Cormac McCarthy, Novelist, 1933–2023
AWP was saddened to hear the news of Cormac McCarthy’s passing. Read more...
