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#AWP23 Keynote Speaker

AWP is pleased to announce award-winning author Min Jin Lee as the 2023 AWP Conference & Bookfair Keynote Speaker!

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  • March 13, 2023

    Writer to Writer Conversations & Readings with Mentor Neil Aitken

    Virtual AWP is back with our first premiere of 2023! In this installation we’re welcoming mentor Neil Aitken and mentees Annette Wong and Megan Pinto for an insightful discussion about AWP’s Writer to Writer program.
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  • March 7, 2023

    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.
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  • February 21, 2023

    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.
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  • February 21, 2023

    March is Women's History Month!

    March is Women’s History Month! Please join us in recognizing the importance of women’s rights and gender equity while also honoring contributions women have made worldwide across culture and society.
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  • February 8, 2023

    #AWP23 Masking Update

    As the conference dates quickly approach, there have been questions about the masking policy. We want to reassure everyone attending the conference that AWP always has, and will continue, to strongly recommend mask-wearing on-site in Seattle.
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  • Mar 27

    Deep Revision with Katey Schultz

    This is a 3-session online workshop designed to empower writers with revision techniques to apply to memoir, essays, flash, short stories, or novels.

  • Apr 01

    Margery Davis Boyden Wilderness Writing Residency, The

    A seven-month residency, for any kind of writer at any stage of career, in a remote but comfortable cabin in the Rogue River backcountry of southwestern Oregon. Caretaking duties required. $5,000 stipend. See website for complete information.

  • Apr 07

    First Friday Reading Series - April 2023

    Online readings featuring writers with Nebraska connections, a national presence, and a new book

  • Apr 19

    Emerge with Katey Schultz: A Free Writing Program

    Join late, leave early, come to all sessions, come to a few sessions–there’s no wrong way to participate in the two-week EMERGE livewriting sessions. It is free, and everyone is welcome to join.

  • Apr 21

    The Creativity Workshop in New York - April 21-24

    The Creativity Workshops take away the fear of writing and open the way to new ideas. They are especially helpful for writers in fiction, poetry, memoir, theatre and film to get over writing blocks.

  • Apr 24

    Graphic Novels and Visual Narratives Residency

    In this self-directed residency, you will have the space to work away from the constraints of everyday life, delve deep into your creative project, and take advantage of the artistic community of your peers.

  • Apr 27

    The Chanticleer Authors Conference

    The Chanticleer Authors Conference is the crowning event we throw once a year featuring best-selling authors and top industry professionals. Unlock the secrets of successful publishing today!

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