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 7, 2019
A Universal Commitment: Human Dignity
The arrival of Women’s History Month in March, and International Women’s Day on March 8, cries out for recognition. Read more...
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March 7, 2019
Longlist for the Women’s Prize for Fiction Announced
On Monday, March 4, the Women’s Prize for Fiction announced the fifteen writers selected as finalists for the £30,000 award. Read more...
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March 1, 2019
Martin & Nguyen Win Tufts Awards
Claremont Graduate University announced that Dawn Lundy Martin has been selected as the winner of the 2019 Kingsley Tufts Award for her collection Good Stock Strange Blood and Diana Khoi Nguyen has won the Kate Tufts Discovery Award for Ghost Of. Read more...
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February 22, 2019
Moveable Type: The Arkansas International
A literary venue worth checking out... Read more...
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February 22, 2019
Los Angeles Times Book Award Finalists Released
The Los Angeles Times unveiled Monday the finalists for this year’s Los Angeles Times Book Awards. Read more...
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February 20, 2019
Verso Introduces New Translated Fiction Imprint
Verso Books has announced the opening of Verso Fiction, a new imprint that will publish translated fiction. Read more...
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February 14, 2019
Valentine’s Day: What to Read
Some suggestions from AWP staff members Read more...
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February 6, 2019
Black Ocean to Publish Future Gramma Press Titles
Boston-based independent publisher Black Ocean announced on January 31 that it will be distributing all books currently in print under Gramma Press. Read more...
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February 4, 2019
African-American History Month Dos and Don'ts
I’ve had a tenuous relationship with African-American History Month since the first February I was aware it was African-American History Month. Read more...
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February 4, 2019
AWP Announces Ad-Hoc Committee on Conference Accessibility
AWP would like to announce the AWP Ad-Hoc Committee on Conference Accessibility and recognize the work of its members. Read more...
