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Just a few days left to apply for Season 22 of the AWP Writer to Writer Mentorship Program! AWP members have until 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31, to submit an application for a chance to get matched with a mentor in their genre. awpwriter.secure-platform.com/applications/p…
In “Against Cynicism: ‘What Makes You a Better Person Makes You a Better Writer,’” @LoriOstlund explores how community action brings hope and fuels her writing. Members and subscribers can read the full article in the June issue of THE WRITER’S CHRONICLE. writerschronicle.awpwriter.org/TWC/2025-june/…
The comparative media studies/writing section at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking applicants for an assistant professor of creative writing. AWP members can learn more about this opening on our Job List. awpwriter.org/AWP/AWP/Job-Li…
Just over a week left! AWP members can apply for Season 22 of the AWP Writer to Writer Mentorship Program until 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31. Selected applicants will work with a mentor in their genre for a twelve-week session beginning September 15. awpwriter.secure-platform.com/applications/p…
The @BarelySouthR Summer Nonfiction Contest calls for unpublished creative nonfiction. The winner will receive $300! There’s no entry fee, so submit by the July 31 deadline! AWP members can learn more on the Contests & Calls directory. awpwriter.org/AWP/AWP/Search…
Each issue of THE WRITER’S CHRONICLE brings writing prompts in creative nonfiction, poetry, and fiction. In the latest Prompted section, members and subscribers can try out prompts from Julie Marie Wade, Steve Cushman, and @EpiphanyFerrell. writerschronicle.awpwriter.org/TWC/2025-june/…
Looking to add something to your reading list? Why not add a book written by disabled author? Check out our Disability Pride Month Reading List on Bookshop.org. bookshop.org/lists/disabili…
Happy pub day to THE LAB: EXPERIMENTS IN WRITING ACROSS GENRE by @MatthewCDavison and Alice LaPlante, and FLORIDA PALMS by Joe Pan! Find these and more new releases on our AWP Member Bookshelf. awpwriter.org/AWP/AWP/Member…
Want to pick up a book by a previous mentor or mentee? Head to our Bookshop.org affiliate page to find W2W lists in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. AWP members can apply for Season 22 now through July 31 at 11:59 p.m. ET. bookshop.org/shop/AWP
In “Opening Day: On Baseball, Poetry, and Permission to Feel,” @sandrapoetry draws a connection between baseball and writing. Members and subscribers can read the full article in the latest issue of THE WRITER’S CHRONICLE. writerschronicle.awpwriter.org/TWC/2025-june/…
In honor of Disability Pride Month, why not revisit @SF_Montgomery’s article “It Takes Nerve”? We encourage our members and subscribers to read this article and consider steps they can take to develop a more accessible writing workshop. writerschronicle.awpwriter.org/TWC/2025-april…
Seattle Arts & Lectures is seeking a marketing coordinator to assist with efforts to increase the visibility and impact of the organization. AWP members can learn more on our Job List and should apply by July 21. awpwriter.org/AWP/AWP/Job-Li…
The Anthology Short Story Competition will award €1,000 and publication to the writer of an original, unpublished story. The deadline is July 31, but don’t wait to submit your work! AWP members can learn more on the Contests & Calls directory. awpwriter.org/AWP/AWP/Search…
There’s still time! AWP members can apply for a chance to get matched with a mentor in Season 22 of the AWP Writer to Writer Mentorship Program until 11:59 p.m. ET on July 31, 2025. The session will run September 15–December 5. awpwriter.secure-platform.com/applications/p…
We are saddened by the passing of the beloved poet Andrea Gibson.
Andrea Gibson, Colorado’s poet laureate and a national voice on LGBTQ issues, has died buff.ly/sihJFlq
Check out the latest TWC Book Club pick: THE EDGE OF WATER by @ogracebankole! Members and subscribers can read about why @oinkness described this book as “a gorgeous debut about home and belonging, mothers and daughters, love and loss, despair and hope.” writerschronicle.awpwriter.org/TWC/2025-june/…
AWP is proud to announce Michelle Aielli as executive director, effective July 1, 2025. Aielli has served as interim executive director since September 2024. Read the full press release available now in our Press Room. awpwriter.org/AWP/Magazine-M…
Happy pub day to KINSHIP MEDICINE by @Artivizm, NURSERY RHYMES IN BLACK by Latorial Faison, and ISAAC by Allee Mead. Find these and more new releases on our AWP Member Bookshelf! awpwriter.org/AWP/AWP/Member…
#QuestionTuesday How long does it take you to finish a writing project?
