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 22, 2017
The AWP Website Turns 5 Years Old
As AWP’s physical offices packed up and moved from one state to another this year, the website provided a stable online presence and will continue to do so. Read more...
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August 18, 2017
Hugo Award Winners Announced
The 2017 Hugo Awards, presented by the World Science Fiction Convention, were announced last week. Read more...
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August 17, 2017
Moveable Type: The Journal
A literary venue worth checking out... Read more...
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August 16, 2017
Alberto Ríos Named Director of Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing
Alberto Ríos, Arizona’s inaugural poet laureate, has been appointed to lead the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing, housed at Arizona State University. Read more...
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August 11, 2017
PEN Center USA Literary Awards Finalists Announced
PEN Center USA, the West Coast branch of PEN International, announced the finalists for its 27th Annual Literary Awards. Read more...
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August 10, 2017
The Nation Names New Poetry Editors
The Nation magazine will have two new poetry editors, Steph Burt and Carmen Giménez Smith. Read more...
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August 8, 2017
Americans for the Arts Lobbies Congress for Arts Funding
On July 27, Americans for the Arts and Arts Action Fund brought grassroots activists to lobby members of Congress on behalf of arts funding. Read more...
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August 1, 2017
Sam Shepard, 1943–2017
Playwright and actor Sam Shepard died on July 27 due to complications from ALS. Read more...
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July 27, 2017
Communities of the 2018 AWP Conference & Bookfair
The demographics for presenters of accepted events as well as information on the extent to which various communities are participating in the 2018 AWP Conference & Bookfair. Read more...
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July 27, 2017
Man Booker Prize Longlist Announced
The Booker Prize Foundation announced its longlist for the 2017 prize on Wednesday. Read more...
