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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October 7, 2022
Annie Ernaux Wins 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature
The Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to French writer Annie Ernaux for her compelling work at the intersection of fiction and memoir. Read more...
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October 5, 2022
October is National Book Month!
Celebrate National Book Month with AWP this October! Read more...
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October 4, 2022
Writing News Roundup
Writing News Roundup Read more...
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October 3, 2022
Kevin McIlvoy, Author, Editor, Educator, and AWP Board Member
It is with a heavy heart that AWP announces the passing of author, editor, educator, and former board member Kevin McIlvoy Read more...
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October 3, 2022
Virtual AWP: 2022 Intro Journals Project Winners Part 1
Each year, writing program directors nominate their students’ work for the Intro Journals Project, AWP’s literary competition for the discovery and publication of the best new works by students enrolled in AWP member programs. Read more...
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October 3, 2022
Virtual AWP: 2022 Intro Journals Project Winners Part 2
Join us Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. ET as four more 2022 Intro Journals winners read a selection of their work and discuss their creative process, the inspiration behind their winning piece, and where they are headed next. Read more...
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October 3, 2022
Filipino American History Month
Filipino American History Month Read more...
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September 27, 2022
Hilary Mantel, Novelist, 1952-2022
British award-winning novelist Dame Hilary Mantel passed away at age seventy last week on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Read more...
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September 23, 2022
Apply to the AWP HBCU Fellowship Program
The Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) has recently launched the all-new AWP HBCU Fellowship Program. Read more...
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September 19, 2022
International D/deaf Awareness Week
Join AWP in celebrating the International Week of Deaf People from September 19 through September 25. Read more...
