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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September 22, 2023
National HBCU Week
Celebrate National Historically Black Colleges & Universities week with AWP! Join us in taking the time to recognize all the accomplishments HBCUs have made throughout history. In honor of HBCU week, we’re highlighting excerpts from AWP HBCU Fellowship Program student fellows from the #AWP23 Conference & Bookfair. Read more...
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September 21, 2023
zTrip is Recommended Transportation Partner for #AWP24
As part of AWP’s mission to create a safe and inclusive conference, we are partnering with zTrip to offer a safer alternative to other ride share services at #AWP24 in Kansas City. Read more...
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September 18, 2023
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
AWP observes September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month and recognizes all communities of Hispanic and Latino heritage. We strive to make space for and give a platform to writers who identify within these communities. Our goal is to celebrate and uplift Hispanic and Latino authors who share their stories throughout local, national, and global cultural communities. Read more...
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September 5, 2023
Virtual AWP in Conversation: Divine Writing—Connections between Writing Practice, Craft, and Divination
We’re back with another installment of Virtual AWP! Read more...
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September 1, 2023
National Translation Month
AWP is recognizing and celebrating National Translation Month throughout the whole month of September! Read more...
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August 18, 2023
San Diego State University: Home to Best-Selling Authors, Award Winners, and a Powerhouse Faculty
Wrapping up the spring semester, we want to take a moment to celebrate what we’ve accomplished this year and what we have in place for 2023–24. We’re excited to welcome Matt de la Peña and Lashon Daley to the MFA faculty at San Diego State University. Matt de la Peña is the #1 New York Times Bestselling, Newbery Medal-winning author of seven young adult novels and five picture books. Lashon Daley is the author of Mr. Okra Sells Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and the director of the National Center for the Study of Children's Literature at San Diego State University. Read more...
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August 14, 2023
#AWP24 LGBTQIA+ Community Support Updates
AWP is excited to open registration and announce accepted events this week. As we get closer to #AWP24, we continue working to provide more information and resources to AWP’s LGBTQIA+ communities and attendees. Read more...
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August 8, 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. Read more...
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August 2, 2023
AWP Hiring Full-Time Copyeditor
This is a remote, full-time position, with travel required one week per year for the annual conference. The Copyeditor reports directly to the Director of Communications & Technology and works in close collaboration with all staff members who create copy for their respective departments. Read more...
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July 25, 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. Read more...
