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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May 31, 2017
Neil Gaiman Will Perform the Cheesecake Factory Menu—for a Price
Last week, comedian and author Sara Benincasa tweeted to author Neil Gaiman a fundraising challenge. Read more...
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May 26, 2017
Denis Johnson, 1949–2017
Denis Johnson, National Book Award–winning novelist, short story writer, and poet, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, according to his publisher, Jonathan Galassi, of Farrar, Straus & Giroux. He was sixty-seven. Read more...
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May 25, 2017
The American Writers Museum Opens to the Public
Over the last couple of years, we’ve reported on the construction efforts to build the first-ever American Writers Museum—a 11,000-square foot space at 180 N. Michigan Ave. in Chicago dedicated to chronicling the development of American literature. Its mission is to “engage the public in celebrating American writers and exploring their influence on our history, our identity, our culture, and our daily lives.” Read more...
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May 24, 2017
Aspiring Booksellers Gain a Toehold in the Market with Pop-Ups
To mitigate risks, aspiring and veteran booksellers alike are running pop-up bookstores before settling on a permanent space. Read more...
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May 23, 2017
AWP Award Series Winner Paisley Rekdal Named Utah Poet Laureate
Utah Governor Gary Herbert has appointed Paisley Rekdal as the new Utah poet laureate. Read more...
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May 19, 2017
French President Emmanuel Macron Appoints Publisher as Culture Minister
Françoise Nyssen, a Belgian-born publisher, has been named France’s new culture minister. Read more...
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May 17, 2017
Burglar Flees with J.K. Rowling’s Prequel to the Harry Potter Series
The prequel to J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series has been stolen. Read more...
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May 16, 2017
Two Bookstores Win 2017 Pannell Awards
The Women’s National Book Association has announced two bookstores as the winners of the 2017 Pannell Awards, cosponsored by the Penguin Young Readers Group. Read more...
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May 12, 2017
Writers’ Strike Against Hollywood, Averted
The relationship between Hollywood and writers has been strained lately, to say the least. Read more...
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May 10, 2017
Joy Harjo Awarded with Ruth Lilly Prize
The Poetry Foundation has awarded its annual Ruth Lilly Prize to Joy Harjo. Read more...
