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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February 5, 2016
Classic Works of Literature Show Evidence of Mathematical Structures, Study Finds
Scientists have found evidence of mathematical structures in works of world literature. Read more...
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February 3, 2016
Oxford Dictionaries Reviews Discriminatory Language After Accusations of Sexism
The Oxford Dictionary of English is the default dictionary app on the latest Macs, iPads, and iPhones, making it the go-to source for many Americans. Read more...
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February 2, 2016
PEN America’s Kickstarter for Translation Series Speedily Reaches Goal
To continue its efforts bridging the cultural divide between people and nations, PEN America launched a Kickstarter campaign on January 21 to raise $5,500 for a literary translation series called Passages. Read more...
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January 28, 2016
Jim Sitter Named 2016 Kay Sexton Award Winner
Jim Sitter has received the 2016 Kay Sexton Award for “long-standing dedication and outstanding work in fostering books, reading, and literary activity in Minnesota.” Read more...
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January 28, 2016
Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award and Kate Tufts Discovery Award Finalists Announced!
Claremont Graduate University announced the finalists for the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. Read more...
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January 21, 2016
Writers Jesse Ball, LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs, Percival Everett, Eileen Myles, and Dao Strom Among 2016 Creative Capital Awardees
Creative Capital, an organization that supports artists “through funding, counseling, and career development services,” has announced its 2016 awardees, which include artists practicing in the disciplines of literature, performing arts, and “emerging fields.” Read more...
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January 19, 2016
#AWP16 Featured Presenter Q&A with Francisco Goldman
I think I'm most excited to hear Maggie Nelson speak. She's so brilliant but I've never listened to her in person. Also Juan Felipe Herrera, especially if he's going to read poetry—that will be pretty thrilling. Read more...
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January 15, 2016
#AWP16 Featured Presenter Q&A with Robin Coste Lewis
Honestly, I come to AWP to see my friends! Because writing is so solitary, as you say, and because I'm often reclusive, the chance to kiss the cheeks of folks I adore, all in one spot, is just irresistible. Read more...
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January 14, 2016
C.D. Wright (1949–2016)
C.D. Wright, author of over a dozen books, passed away on January 12, 2016 at her home in Barrington, Rhode Island. She was 67. Read more...
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January 12, 2016
Fifth Chinese Bookseller, Lee Bo, Has Disappeared
Last week, Lee Bo became the fifth Chinese bookseller to mysteriously disappear since mid-October. Read more...