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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January 24, 2018
National Book Critics Circle & Tufts Finalists Announced
On Monday, January 22, 2018 the National Book Critics Circle (NBCC) announced their list of finalists for the 2017 NBCC Awards. Read more...
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January 11, 2018
AWP Award Series Winner Carol Zoref Wins 2017 National Jewish Book Award
Carol Zoref’s 2015 AWP Prize for the Novel–winner Barren Island has also won the Debut Fiction Award from the Jewish Book Council. Read more...
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January 5, 2018
David McKain, 1937–2017
David McKain, author of the memoir Spellbound: Growing Up in God’s Country, which won the AWP Award Series in Creative Nonfiction in 1988, passed away on December 27, 2017. Read more...
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December 20, 2017
In Remembrance of David Bonanno
David Bonanno, longtime editor of The American Poetry Review, passed away on December 8. Read more...
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December 18, 2017
University of St. Thomas Starts New Master’s Creative Writing Program
The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota has started a new master’s program in Creative Writing and Publishing, with enrollment open for students looking to begin next fall. Read more...
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December 14, 2017
Adrian Matejka Named Poet Laureate of Indiana
Adrian Matejka, author of four books of poetry and Ruth Lilly Professor/Poet-in-Residence at Indiana University in Bloomington, has been named Poet Laureate of Indiana. Read more...
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December 8, 2017
William H. Gass, 1924–2017
William H. Gass, novelist, novellaist, story writer, and literary critic, passed away on December 6 at age ninety-three. Read more...
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December 7, 2017
Davis-Undiano Recognized for Contributions to Oklahoma Hispanic Culture
On December 3, Robert Con Davis-Undiano was presented the Most Outstanding Literature Artist award from the Hispanic Arts Council of Oklahoma. Read more...
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December 6, 2017
Inaugural Aspen Words Literary Prize Releases Longlist
The Aspen Institute has announced the nominees for its inaugural prize in fiction. Read more...
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December 4, 2017
Novelist John Casey Accused of Sexual Harassment
Novelist and University of Virginia creative writing professor John Casey has been accused of sexual harassment by three former students. Read more...
