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Happy Black History Month! Join us for a live Writer’s Desk event, “The Stories We Carry: Writing Remembrance, Radiance & Resilience” with Sharon G. Flake, Amber McBride, Carole Boston Weatherford, and Carla Du Pree. Watch for FREE on YouTube on 2/19 at 7 p.m. ET.
The Writer’s Desk: The Stories We Carry—Writing Remembrance, Radiance & Resilience
Join The Writer’s Desk for a special live event this Black History Month! “The Stories We Carry: Writing Remembrance, Radiance & Resilience” premieres on February 19 with authors...
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February 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Happy Black History Month! Join us for a live Writer’s Desk event, “The Stories We Carry: Writing Remembrance, Radiance & Resilience” with Sharon G. Flake, Amber McBride, Carole Boston Weatherford, and Carla Du Pree. Watch for FREE on YouTube on 2/19 at 7 p.m. ET.
Writer’s TV has content covering topics from author’s rights within the context of AI to writing in the midst of political upheaval. And there’s a lot more to discover! AWP members can check it out today!
Writer's TV
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February 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Writer’s TV has content covering topics from author’s rights within the context of AI to writing in the midst of political upheaval. And there’s a lot more to discover! AWP members can check it out today!
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow—six more weeks of this! But here’s something to warm you up: 30 days till #AWP26! Grab your registration now.
Registration
An in-person registration to #AWP26 includes admission to all events, readings, panel discussions, meetings, the bookfair, and public receptions over the days of the conference, as well as all…
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February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow—six more weeks of this! But here’s something to warm you up: 30 days till #AWP26! Grab your registration now.
Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to order #AWP26 merch if you want yours in time for the conference! Run—don’t walk—to our store and grab a colorful T-shirt or comfy hoodie today.
#AWP26 Baltimore books T-shirt | Bonfire
All #AWP26 T-shirt proceeds support our fellowship programs!. The official T-shirt of the 2026 AWP Conference & Bookfair features a charming two-color design of Baltimore...
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February 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to order #AWP26 merch if you want yours in time for the conference! Run—don’t walk—to our store and grab a colorful T-shirt or comfy hoodie today.
Happy pub day to CAPTAIN OTWAY BURNS by Michael K. Brantley, released over the weekend! Keep an eye on our AWP Member Bookshelf for more new releases! \
AWP Member Bookshelf
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February 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Happy pub day to CAPTAIN OTWAY BURNS by Michael K. Brantley, released over the weekend! Keep an eye on our AWP Member Bookshelf for more new releases! \
Exciting news: Applications for Season 23 of the AWP Writer to Writer Mentorship Program will be open February 15–March 15! The session runs May 4–July 24, 2026, and any AWP member can apply for a chance to work one-on-one with a mentor during that time. Learn more on our website.
Writer to Writer Overview
The AWP Writer to Writer Mentorship Program matches emerging writers with established authors for a three-month series of modules on topics such as craft, revision, publishing, and the writing life.…
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February 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Exciting news: Applications for Season 23 of the AWP Writer to Writer Mentorship Program will be open February 15–March 15! The session runs May 4–July 24, 2026, and any AWP member can apply for a chance to work one-on-one with a mentor during that time. Learn more on our website.
Looking for something to watch while you're inside avoiding the cold? Check out Writer’s TV, where you can find exclusive content like virtual discussions and archived conference events. Watch something today!
Writer's TV
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January 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Looking for something to watch while you're inside avoiding the cold? Check out Writer’s TV, where you can find exclusive content like virtual discussions and archived conference events. Watch something today!
There is one month left to submit to the 2026 AWP Award Series! Upload your manuscripts by 11:59 p.m. ET on February 28, 2026, for a chance at publication and a cash prize!
AWP Award Series
The AWP Award Series is an annual competition for the publication of excellent new book-length works. The prizes are supported by the AWP Award Series Endowments. The competition is open to all…
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January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
There is one month left to submit to the 2026 AWP Award Series! Upload your manuscripts by 11:59 p.m. ET on February 28, 2026, for a chance at publication and a cash prize!
In “Studying the Effects of AI on Creativity: A Resource for Teachers and Students,” J.T. Bushnell outlines the results of his study on AI and offers methods for teachers to navigate the new technology in their classrooms. The full article is available to all readers in THE WRITER’S CHRONICLE.
Studying the Effects of AI on Creativity
J.T. Bushnell considers the results of his university-funded study of what AI can and cannot do for creativity.
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January 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM
In “Studying the Effects of AI on Creativity: A Resource for Teachers and Students,” J.T. Bushnell outlines the results of his study on AI and offers methods for teachers to navigate the new technology in their classrooms. The full article is available to all readers in THE WRITER’S CHRONICLE.
Order your #AWP26 merch by February 3 to make sure it arrives in time for the conference! We’ve got T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, and hoodies—check them out now!
#AWP26 Baltimore books T-shirt | Bonfire
All #AWP26 T-shirt proceeds support our fellowship programs!. The official T-shirt of the 2026 AWP Conference & Bookfair features a charming two-color design of Baltimore...
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January 29, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Order your #AWP26 merch by February 3 to make sure it arrives in time for the conference! We’ve got T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, and hoodies—check them out now!
The only organization in the United States devoted exclusively to literary translators, the @littranslate.bsky.social’s mission is to advance the art of literary translation & connect students, teachers, publishers & readers of translation. Bookfair booth 1066!
January 29, 2026 at 7:01 PM
The only organization in the United States devoted exclusively to literary translators, the @littranslate.bsky.social’s mission is to advance the art of literary translation & connect students, teachers, publishers & readers of translation. Bookfair booth 1066!
AWP is excited to announce that #AWP27 will be held in Chicago, Illinois, on March 17–March 20, 2027. Join us to celebrate AWP’s 60th anniversary in the Windy City! Learn more about our upcoming conference in our Press Room.
The Association of Writers & Writing Program Announces 2027 Annual Conference to be Held in Chicago, IL
The Association of Writers & Writing Programs is excited to announce its 2027 conference in Chicago, Illinois on March 17–March 20 at the McCormick Place Lakeside Center, where the organization and its community of literary champions—writers, readers, presses, publishers, and literary educators—will gather to celebrate AWP’s 60th anniversary.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:03 PM
AWP is excited to announce that #AWP27 will be held in Chicago, Illinois, on March 17–March 20, 2027. Join us to celebrate AWP’s 60th anniversary in the Windy City! Learn more about our upcoming conference in our Press Room.
The Queer Love Project seeks personal essays and creative nonfiction on love within queer relationships, whether romantic, platonic, or with oneself. The theme is second chances. Submit by February 14! Learn more on the Contests & Calls directory.
Personal Essays and CNF on queer love
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January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Queer Love Project seeks personal essays and creative nonfiction on love within queer relationships, whether romantic, platonic, or with oneself. The theme is second chances. Submit by February 14! Learn more on the Contests & Calls directory.
W. W. Norton & Company is seeking a custom publishing assistant to support the work of the college department’s publishing director, custom editorial team, and custom sales specialist! AWP members can learn more on our Job List.
Custom Publishing Assistant
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January 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
W. W. Norton & Company is seeking a custom publishing assistant to support the work of the college department’s publishing director, custom editorial team, and custom sales specialist! AWP members can learn more on our Job List.
Want to hear thoughts from writers and industry experts on diverse literary topics? AWP members should check out Writer’s TV, where exclusive video content is always available!
Writer's TV
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January 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Want to hear thoughts from writers and industry experts on diverse literary topics? AWP members should check out Writer’s TV, where exclusive video content is always available!
Want to make sure your #AWP26 merch arrives in time for the conference? Order yours by February 3 and you’ll be set! Grab a cozy hoodie or a colorful tee now.
#AWP26 Baltimore books T-shirt | Bonfire
All #AWP26 T-shirt proceeds support our fellowship programs!. The official T-shirt of the 2026 AWP Conference & Bookfair features a charming two-color design of Baltimore...
www.bonfire.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Want to make sure your #AWP26 merch arrives in time for the conference? Order yours by February 3 and you’ll be set! Grab a cozy hoodie or a colorful tee now.
Are you hosting your own literary event online or in Baltimore, Maryland, during #AWP26? Submit your event details to the #AWP26 off-site schedule for other attendees to discover! The deadline to submit your event is February 18, 2026. Find full guidelines on our website.
Submit Your 2026 Off-Site Event
Off-site events are a popular and culturally vibrant addition to the AWP Conference & Bookfair. Each year AWP posts hundreds of off-site events taking place during the dates of our conference in the…
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January 28, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Revisit a #AWP20 featured event for Braille Literacy Month! “My Heart Is Not Blind: On Blindness and Perception, Sponsored by Trinity University” is streaming on our YouTube channel.
My Heart Is Not Blind: On Blindness and Perception, Sponsored by Trinity University
Trinity University presents My Heart Is Not Blind: On Blindness and Perception. Vision loss and the broader idea of perception is something we struggle to understand. Its causes range from genetic…
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January 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Revisit a #AWP20 featured event for Braille Literacy Month! “My Heart Is Not Blind: On Blindness and Perception, Sponsored by Trinity University” is streaming on our YouTube channel.
House of Amal creates a nurturing community for Muslim writers around the world. Their vision: a global cohort of courageous, compassionate, growth-oriented Muslim artists with easy access to wellness, knowledge, resources and mentorship. Visit them at #AWP26 Bookfair table 512!
January 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM
House of Amal creates a nurturing community for Muslim writers around the world. Their vision: a global cohort of courageous, compassionate, growth-oriented Muslim artists with easy access to wellness, knowledge, resources and mentorship. Visit them at #AWP26 Bookfair table 512!
The editors of @broadripplereview.bsky.social are committed to work that is precise, resonant & original—but values the writers behind it too. Reading with care & gratitude, BROAD RIPPLE never charges submission fees & always pays for published work. Stop by #AWP26 Bookfair booth 882!
January 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The editors of @broadripplereview.bsky.social are committed to work that is precise, resonant & original—but values the writers behind it too. Reading with care & gratitude, BROAD RIPPLE never charges submission fees & always pays for published work. Stop by #AWP26 Bookfair booth 882!
Tofu Ink Arts Press publishes poems and art of “un-humdrum’d, inclusive, rhizomatic, errant possibilities.” With triannual issues, they support established and emerging poets, including those underrepresented and marginalized. Check out the possibilities at bookfair booth 1179.
January 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Tofu Ink Arts Press publishes poems and art of “un-humdrum’d, inclusive, rhizomatic, errant possibilities.” With triannual issues, they support established and emerging poets, including those underrepresented and marginalized. Check out the possibilities at bookfair booth 1179.
#QuestionTuesday What book deserves more readers?
January 27, 2026 at 5:01 PM
#QuestionTuesday What book deserves more readers?
In “Trying to Write in a Terrible World,” @susanmd.bsky.social discusses the Palestinian value of sumud and considers writing while bearing witness to atrocities: "Writing your truth in a terrible world is, indeed, resistance." Available now for all readers.
Trying to Write in a Terrible World
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January 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM
In “Trying to Write in a Terrible World,” @susanmd.bsky.social discusses the Palestinian value of sumud and considers writing while bearing witness to atrocities: "Writing your truth in a terrible world is, indeed, resistance." Available now for all readers.
Today is the last day to submit your work to the 2026 Writer to Agent Program! Submit by 11:59 p.m. ET tonight for the chance to meet with agents during #AWP26 this March!
2026 Writer to Agent Overview
AWP is pleased to offer registered conference attendees the opportunity to apply to meet with literary agents at the #AWP26 Conference & Bookfair. All registered attendees, including both in-person…
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January 26, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Today is the last day to submit your work to the 2026 Writer to Agent Program! Submit by 11:59 p.m. ET tonight for the chance to meet with agents during #AWP26 this March!