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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December 9, 2022
AWP Hiring Full-Time Web & IT Manager
The Association of Writers & Writing Programs seeks a knowledgeable, goal-driven, and team-oriented, Web & IT Administrator with a core understanding of web server administration and implementation, along with infrastructure management. This position is full-time (40 hours a week), remote position and reports to the Director of Communications & Technology. Read more...
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December 6, 2022
Writing News Roundup
We are thrilled to bring you the latest in literary events that have caught our attention. These events encompass a range of free and ticketed registration and are not affiliated with AWP. All times are in ET. Read more...
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December 2, 2022
Virtual AWP: 2021 Sue Silverman Prizewinner Anne-Marie Oomen
Virtual AWP returns with a special reading and conversation with Sue Silverman Prize for Creative Nonfiction winner Anne-Marie Oomen in conversation with AWP's Jason Gray. Read more...
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November 17, 2022
A Letter from January Gill O'Neil
I am honored to serve as chair of AWP’s board of directors for 2022–2023. I want to convey my gratitude to Kathleen Driskell for her years of extraordinary service during a difficult, distanced time. We would not be here without her steady leadership. Read more...
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November 15, 2022
Writing News Roundup
We are thrilled to bring you the latest in literary events that have caught our attention. These events encompass a range of free and ticketed registration and are not affiliated with AWP. All times are in ET. Read more...
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November 14, 2022
What the US v. Penguin Random House Ruling Means for Writers
Last week, the DC District Court opinion was released to the public after Judge Florence Pan ruled to block Penguin Random House’s 2.2-billion-dollar acquisition of fellow Big Five publisher Simon & Schuster. Read more...
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November 14, 2022
Honoring Philip Gerard
Author, educator, and historian Philip Gerard of Wilmington, North Carolina passed away last Monday, November 7 at the age of sixty-seven. Read more...
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November 1, 2022
Honor Native American Heritage Month this November!
Honor Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month alongside AWP this November. Read more...
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October 31, 2022
Writing News Roundup
We are thrilled to bring you the latest in literary events that have caught our attention. These events encompass a range of free and ticketed registration and are not affiliated with AWP. All times are in ET. Read more...
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October 26, 2022
Shehan Karunatilaka Wins the 2022 Booker Prize
Award-winning Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka has received the 2022 Booker Prize for his second novel, The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida. Read more...
