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 4, 2023
AWP Is Delighted to Announce Jericho Brown as #AWP24 Conference & Bookfair Keynote Speaker
AWP is delighted to announce that Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and educator Jericho Brown will give the AWP Keynote Address at the 2024 AWP Conference & Bookfair in Kansas City, Missouri. Read more...
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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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November 14, 2023
Transgender Awareness Week
November 13–19 is Transgender Awareness Week. AWP is committed to uplifting and supporting trans writers and members, and is proud to include fantastic LGBTQIA+ panels at #AWP24. We’re highlighting some upcoming conference events as well as our #WritersServe partner, Pride Haven. Read more...
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November 13, 2023
Announcement: Kurt Brown WC&C Scholarships Discontinued
The Kurt Brown WC&C Scholarships program was instituted to highlight and support our member writers’ conferences and centers while providing opportunities for individuals to attend their programs. Due to a changing landscape over the past several years, it has become less effective in serving both WC&Cs and individuals. Read more...
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November 6, 2023
Virtual AWP: Writer to Writer Conversations & Readings with Mentor Lara Lillibridge
Join us for Virtual AWP: Writer to Writer Conversations & Readings with Mentor Lara Lillibridge, featuring mentees Robin Pickering, Mika Todd, and Ann Wilberton. This discussion focuses on the intersection of queerness and writing and the mentees’ experiences in the AWP Writer to Writer program. Read more...
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November 1, 2023
Honoring Native American Heritage Month
Honor Native American Heritage Month with AWP this November! Check out our list of educational resources, past Writer’s Chronicle articles, and online events. Read more...
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October 10, 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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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...
