Association of Writers & Writing Programs

09/03/2026

It’s easy to get stuck, especially at the start of a new school year! That’s why TWC’s Prompted section is there for all members and subscribers to help get the creative juices flowing. This issue, check out prompts on unexpected s*x scenes, hermit crab poems, and making memoir true, from Timothy Boudreau, Anne Marie Wells, and Laura Carney, respectively.

Timothy Boudreau, Anne Marie Wells, and Laura Carney share favorite prompts in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction.

09/03/2026

The late poet and fierce writing organization advocate Kurt Brown worked hard to shine a light on conferences, festivals, centers, workshops, residencies, retreats, and other organizations as an important part of the literary ecosystem. The Writing Organization Award is a continuation of that legacy. To recognize a writing organization for their service to the literary community, submit a letter of nomination now through October 31.

The AWP Writing Organization Award is a new award that will annually recognize writing conferences, festivals, centers, workshops, residencies, retreats, and other organizations for the important work they do to serve the writing community. The late poet and fierce writing organization advocate Kurt...

09/03/2026

The Fine Arts Work Center is seeking a full-time fellowship director to ensure continued programmatic excellence for their fellowship program. AWP members can read the full listing or find more opportunities on our Job List.

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09/02/2026

The Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition is calling for submissions! The winner receives a $1,500 prize and online publication. The deadline is September 15, so don’t wait. AWP members can learn more on the Contests & Calls directory now!

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09/02/2026

The AWP Small Press Publisher Award celebrates the hard work, creativity, and innovation of nonprofit presses and journals, and honors their important contributions to the literary landscape through their publication of consistently excellent work. The 2027 award is accepting nominations for presses, now through October 31. https://awpwriter.secure-platform.com/applications/page/SmallPressPublisher

09/02/2026

“I’ve been to other conferences, but this is my first literary conference. And I felt like I was HOME.” —An attendee

Bring home to life for thousands of writers and readers. Sponsor in Chicago!

The AWP Conference & Bookfair is the nation’s premier literary event, drawing 8,000–10,000 authors, writing educators and students, editors, and publishers. It is the largest literary conference in…

09/01/2026

The late George Garrett made exceptional contributions to his fellow writers as a teacher, mentor, editor, friend, board member, and good spirit. The AWP George Garrett Award for Outstanding Community Service in Literature honors that legacy by recognizing individuals who have made notable donations of care, time, labor, and money to support writers and their literary accomplishments. To honor someone who has made such a contribution, nominate them for the 2027 George Garrett Award, now through October 31, 2026. https://awpwriter.secure-platform.com/applications/page/GeorgeGarrett

09/01/2026

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09/01/2026

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08/31/2026

Can’t make it to Chicago? Let come to you! A virtual conference registration includes a Writer to Agent submission, 35+ hours of video programming, and more. Get your early-bird discount before it’s gone!

An in-person registration to includes admission to all events, readings, panel discussions, meetings, the bookfair, and public receptions over the days of the conference, as well as all…