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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March 25, 2016
AWP Releases Its 2015 Survey of Creative Writing Programs
Summarizing responses to AWP’s 2014–15 survey from 515 administrators at both undergraduate and graduate programs of creative writing, this report reflects the continued growth and evolution of programs, which now feature characteristics and tracks that were nonexistent or rare in the early development of creative writing as an academic discipline. Read more...
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March 24, 2016
For World Poetry Day, AWP Staffers Share the Poems They Love
World Poetry Day, celebrated each year on March 21, was founded by UNESCO, an agency of the United Nations system “with the mission to build the defences of peace in the minds of men,” during its thirtieth session held in Paris in 1999. Read more...
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March 24, 2016
National Book Critics Circle Awards Announced
Last Thursday, the National Book Critics Circle announced the winners of its book awards for publishing year 2015 at the award ceremony held at the New School in New York City. Read more...
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March 23, 2016
A Call for #AWP17 Event Proposals & AWP Account Changes
Proposals are now being accepted for the #AWP17 Conference & Bookfair in Washington, DC, where we will celebrate AWP's 50th anniversary. Read more...
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March 21, 2016
AWP’s 2016 Los Angeles Conference & Bookfair (March 30–April 2) features 2,000 Presenters and 550 Literary Events!
Now the largest literary conference in North America, the 2016 AWP Conference & Bookfair will take place March 30 to April 2 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and J.W. Marriott Hotel. More than 12,000 people are expected to attend. The conference will highlight over 2,000 authors, editors, teachers, and publishers. Read more...
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March 21, 2016
A Reminder to All #AWP16 Attendees
We’re looking forward to all the literary fun and discussions. We would also like to take a moment to remind everyone that they must abide by the Attendee Terms & Conditions. Read more...
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March 18, 2016
News Roundup
Some things that caught our attention this week. Read more...
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March 17, 2016
Print Technology Advances as Art Books Buck the Trend of Digital Publishing
Even while more and more books become digitized, print technology advances in the world of art book publishing. Read more...
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March 17, 2016
Qatari Poet Mohammed Ibn al-Dheeb al-‘Ajami Released and Pardoned
On Wednesday, PEN International, a worldwide association that promotes literature and freedom of expression, announced that Qatari poet Mohammed Ibn al-Dheeb al-‘Ajami has been pardoned and released after a five-year imprisonment. Read more...
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March 15, 2016
Forty Publishing Representatives Call on Congress to Lift Cuban Book Embargo
Forty representatives of the American publishing industry have signed a petition created by Publishers Weekly urging President Barack Obama and the U.S. Congress to lift the embargo against Cuba “as it pertains to books and educational materials.” Read more...