American Prison Writing Archive

04/21/2026

In search of a strong, collaborative leader to guide the APWA into its next chapter! Link in Bio to learn more about our Managing Director position.

04/21/2026

We’re excited to announce an opportunity for a new cohort of APWA Advisors! If you’re interested, please fill out our google form (link in bio) and please share with community members who you know would bring insight and sensitivity to often complex and nuanced discussions.

01/14/2026

Did you receive the APWA’s 2026 winter newsletter? Don’t miss out on updates about our growing team, inaugural fellows, writing activations and more! Check out the link in our bio to subscribe to future newsletters and stay up to date on the latest APWA developments and exceptional pieces from within the Archive.

08/04/2025

Join our team!
Link in bio

07/09/2025

APWA is looking for two Administrative Coordinators! The application is now live (link above and in our bio)

07/09/2025

APWA is looking for two Administrative Coordinators! Applications are now live (link above and in bio)

06/11/2025

04/30/2025

What is an archive? Take a look at our post to learn more!

10/18/2023

The American Prison Writing Archive's Fall Newsletter is here! -

The American Prison Writing Archive is a growing archive of firsthand, written accounts of the carceral system by incarcerated writers, teachers, and volunteers.

05/17/2023

The power of "A soup" inside. What's your flavor?
Read more of The Wordist Wam's poetry about navigating daily life in prison.

https://prisonwitness.org/the-archive/?author_id=7650