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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March 28, 2018
2018 Whiting Award Winners Announced
On Wednesday, March 21, the Whiting Foundation announced the winners of this year’s Whiting Awards in a ceremony held at the New York Historical Society. Read more...
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March 23, 2018
Statement from AWP's Board
AWP appreciates the service of David Fenza, who has served the national literary community for three decades. Read more...
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March 22, 2018
2017 National Book Critics Circle Awards Announced
On Thursday, March 15, the National Book Critics Circle announced the recipients of its annual awards in a ceremony. Read more...
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March 16, 2018
AWP's Executive Director
After 29 years of service, David Fenza has ended his service as Executive Director of the Association of Writers & Writing Programs. Read more...
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March 14, 2018
Lucie Brock-Broido, 1956-2018
Brock-Broido, poet and beloved teacher, passed away in her home in Cambridge, Mass. last Tuesday. Read more...
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March 14, 2018
Yale Series of Younger Poets Announces 2018 Winner
Carl Phillips has selected Yanyi's The Year of Blue Water as the 113th volume of the Series. Read more...
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February 28, 2018
Becoming, Michelle Obama's Memoir, to Be Released in November
On November 13, 2018, Michelle Obama’s new memoir will be released into bookstores. Read more...
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February 28, 2018
2018 PEN America Literary Award Winners Announced
On Tuesday, February 20, PEN America announced the winners of the 2018 PEN America Literary Awards at an annual ceremony held in New York City. Read more...
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February 23, 2018
Sexual Harassment in the Young Adult Literature Community
The Young Adult literature industry is the latest to be roiled in sexual harassment controversy. Read more...
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February 21, 2018
Jennifer Egan and Sherman Alexie Win Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction & Nonfiction
The American Library Association and Carnegie Corporation of New York announced Jennifer Egan and Sherman Alexie as the winners of the Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction. Read more...
