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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October 17, 2017
Newcastle University to Release Poetry Collection Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
Newcastle University, in partnership with Bloodaxe Books, is preparing for the release of a new collection of poetry celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Read more...
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October 16, 2017
Richard Wilbur, 1921–2017
Richard Wilbur, twice-winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, passed away on October 14, 2017. Read more...
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October 13, 2017
Whiting Foundation Grantees in Nonfiction
The Whiting Foundation has announced its 2017 grantees in creative nonfiction. Read more...
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October 11, 2017
Three Writers Among MacArthur Foundation Grant Winners
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced the twenty-four winners of its annual fellowships, and among them are three creative writers. Read more...
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October 11, 2017
Accessibility & Inclusion at the AWP Conference & Bookfair
AWP wishes to bring to our members’ attention initiatives that are part of our annual review of accessibility services at the annual conference. Read more...
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October 5, 2017
Dayton Literary Peace Prize Winners
The Dayton Literary Peace Prize Winners were announced this week. Read more...
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October 5, 2017
Kazuo Ishiguro Wins Nobel Prize
Kazuo Ishiguro, the British author of such novels as The Remains of the Day and Never Let Me Go, has been awarded the 2017 Nobel Prize in Literature. Read more...
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October 4, 2017
A Response to Discussions About #AWP18 Featured Presenters
AWP would like to respond to discussions on social media about the number of Latinx featured presenters for the 2018 conference. Read more...
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October 4, 2017
Ford Foundation Fellowships
The Ford Foundation announced on Monday twenty-five “Art of Change” fellowships for artists and cultural leaders. Read more...
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September 26, 2017
National Book Foundation 35-Under-5 Honorees
The National Book Foundation annually honors five writers under the age of thirty-five whose debut fiction works show great literary promise. Read more...
