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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November 29, 2023
2024 AWP Award Series Contest & Judge Announcement
We are excited to announce our judges for the 2024 AWP Award Series! AWP invites book-length entries between January 1 and February 28, 2024, via Submittable. Our judges will select one winning manuscript in creative nonfiction, the novel, poetry, and short fiction by late summer 2024. Winning authors receive a cash honorarium and publication by one of our partner presses. Read more...
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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. Read more...
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January 31, 2023
A Love Letter to Adjunct Faculty & An Invitation to Meet at #AWP23
A Love Letter to Adjunct Faculty & An Invitation to Meet at #AWP23 Read more...
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April 7, 2022
Moveable Type: A conversation with Anitra Budd, Executive Director
A conversation with Anitra Budd, Executive Director Read more...
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January 25, 2022
Moveable Type: A conversation with Steve Semken, Publisher
A conversation with Steve Semken, Publisher Read more...
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November 2, 2021
Moveable Type: An Interview with Editor Maya Marshall
An Interview with Editor Maya Marshall Read more...
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August 25, 2021
Moveable Type: An Interview with Daniel Slager, Publisher & CEO
An Interview with Daniel Slager, Publisher & CEO Read more...
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April 8, 2021
Moveable Type: Interview with Michelle Dotter, Publisher and Editor in Chief
An Interview with Michelle Dotter, Publisher and Editor in Chief Read more...
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January 19, 2021
Moveable Type: An interview with Barrett White, Founder & Editor in Chief
An interview with Barrett White, Founder & Editor in Chief Read more...
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October 30, 2020
Moveable Type: An interview with Suzi F. Garcia, Executive Editor
An interview with Suzi F. Garcia, Executive Editor Read more...