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Writer to Writer Season 18 Has Begun

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Browse online events, find a new read by an AAPI author, and rewatch past AWP panels.

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A Message on #AWP24

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Check out new articles in April's issue of The Writer's Chronicle!

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The Writer's Chronicle Archives: What We Talk About When We Talk About Voice

Sandra Beasley | February 2017


The Writer's News

  • May 8, 2023

    #AWPSpringJAM May Kickoff

    At #AWP23, we announced the name change of the AWP Prize for the Novel to the James Alan McPherson Prize for the Novel, in honor of the prolific writer and professor emeritus James Alan McPherson.
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  • May 8, 2023

    AWP Hiring Full-Time Senior Publications Editor

    The Senior Publications Editor is responsible for the production and electronic distribution of AWP’s long-standing publication The Writer’s Chronicle, as well as managing several literary competitions under the umbrella of the AWP Award Series. The individual in this role must have the ability to think strategically and create new ideas, pathways, and outreach to take The Writer’s Chronicle to the next level.
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  • May 3, 2023

    AWP Joins the Human Artistry Campaign; Stands in Support of the WGA Strike

    AWP has joined the Human Artistry Campaign, a coalition of associations, trade unions, and other professionals protecting the rights of creators across the globe. The campaign promotes responsible use of artificial intelligence to support but not supplant human creation.
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  • May 1, 2023

    A Bittersweet Farewell to AWP's Director of Publications

    AWP bids a bittersweet farewell and wishes a happy retirement to Supriya Bhatnagar, one of our longest-tenured staff members.
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  • May 1, 2023

    Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

    Join AWP in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May! AWP has compiled the following resources in honor of AAPI Month and its rich cultural history. Don’t forget to check out AWP’s staff-curated AAPI Month Bookshop.org list!
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Calendar

  • Jun 01

    Loghaven Artist Residency

    Loghaven Artist Residency hosts emerging and established artists working in the fields of writing, visual art, music composition, dance, theater, architecture, and interdisciplinary work, for two to six-week residencies. Our goal is to provide artists wit

  • Jun 02

    First Friday Reading Series - June 2023

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

  • Jun 08

    Historical Novel Society North America Conference 2023

    The Historical Novel Society North America Conference brings together authors and lovers of historical fiction to connect, learn, and grow. In 2023, over 70 author-presenters and four special guests share their expertise with over 600 in-person and virtua

  • Jun 09

    The Creativity Workshop in New York - June 9-12

    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.

  • Jun 11

    Juniper Summer Writing Institute

    Every summer, the Juniper Institute gathers a community of writers to explore the creative process and develop new approaches to the craft of writing. In association with the MFA Program for Poets & Writers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Juni

  • Jun 18

    Mont Blanc Writers Workshop - Writing By Writers

    The Mont Blanc workshop is a one or two-week long writing adventure where writers will have the opportunity to generate new work, receive manuscript critique, explore Chamonix and hike in stunning French Alps. The workshops are limited to 12 participants

  • Jun 20

    Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference

    Every summer in late June, writers at every stage of development gather for an enlivening week of literary activity with award-winning faculty – including Pulitzer-prize winners and National Book Award winners – who are also known for their success in tea

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