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AWP provides community, opportunities, ideas, news, and advocacy for writers and teachers of writing.

 Norfolk, VA
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Joined June 2009
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going to AWP in chicago? i'll be there as part of my LET ME BE YOUR GHOST book tour. find me at table T2519 in the bookfair, march 18 to 20, with signed copies of my romantic thriller and some of my other books. make writing your job readers, come say hi in person. @awpwriter #AWP27
Amy Suto smiling with a stack of books in a polaroid under the 2027 AWP Conference & Bookfair logo. March 18 to 20, Chicago.

ALT Amy Suto smiling with a stack of books in a polaroid under the 2027 AWP Conference & Bookfair logo. March 18 to 20, Chicago.

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LAST CHANCE to submit nominations for the 2027 George Garrett Award, Small Press Publisher Award, and Writing Organization Award! Nominations will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. ET tomorrow, October 31. awpwriter.secure-platform.co…
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Writer math: If you bid on any of our bookstore gift cards—like the one from our friends at Libro.fm—you’re saving money that you can then spend on more books later! awpwriter.givebacks.gives/60…
60 Years of AWP Silent Auction in gold and white text on black background with auction paddles and the libro.fm logo

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Going once.... Going twice... Today’s the final call for bids on all items for our 60 Years of AWP Silent Auction. Bid now and enjoy your winnings in the Windy City! awpwriter.givebacks.gives/60…
60 Years of AWP Silent Auction in gold and white text on black background with auction paddles and text Make your bid October 19–30.

ALT 60 Years of AWP Silent Auction in gold and white text on black background with auction paddles and text Make your bid October 19–30.

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In “Writing and Marriage in the Midst of Grief,” Ryan Teitman interviews married poets Emily Skaja & @a2poet about publishing poetry collections a week apart, while carrying a shared loss. Members & subscribers can read the full conversation in TWC. writerschronicle.awpwriter.o…
Angled shot of a hibiscus bush, next to a quote from Emily Skaja: Some part of me was hoping that if I could impose a narrative arc onto my poems, then I could force it onto my life as well.

ALT Angled shot of a hibiscus bush, next to a quote from Emily Skaja: Some part of me was hoping that if I could impose a narrative arc onto my poems, then I could force it onto my life as well.

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In 2027, the Small Press Publisher Award will go to a nonprofit press that plays an important role in publishing creative works and introducing new authors to the reading public. Nominations are due this Saturday, October 31. awpwriter.org/AWP/AWP/Contes…
Silver circle that reads AWP Small Press Publisher Award, over photo of letterpress letters

ALT Silver circle that reads AWP Small Press Publisher Award, over photo of letterpress letters

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Need consistency to get yourself back on your writing schedule? Why not bid on a six-week online class from Write Your Way In? Pairs nicely with a conference registration. awpwriter.givebacks.gives/60…
60 Years of AWP Silent Auction in gold and white text on black background with auction paddles and the Write Your Way In logo

ALT 60 Years of AWP Silent Auction in gold and white text on black background with auction paddles and the Write Your Way In logo

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Help us recognize writing organizations for the important work they do to serve the writing community through programming , resources, and service of all kinds. Submit your nominations for the 2027 Writing Organization Award by Saturday, October 31. awpwriter.org/AWP/AWP/Contes…
Silver circle that reads, AWP Writing Organization Award, over photo of a fountain pen writing

ALT Silver circle that reads, AWP Writing Organization Award, over photo of a fountain pen writing

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The Fall 2026 Writing Contest from @FrictionSeries will award $1,600 in prizes to a winning short story writer, flash fiction writer, and poet! Submit anything that takes a risk by November 13. AWP members can learn more on the Contests & Calls directory now. awpwriter.org/AWP/AWP/Search…
Book of poetry lying open on autumn leaves

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Program directors, nominations are open for the 2027 AWP Intro Journals Project! Member programs can nominate student work in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction for a chance at publication by one of our participating journals. Submit by November 30. awpwriter.org/AWP/AWP/Contes…
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ALT Bird's-eye view of a desk with stack of journals that say AWP Intro Journals Project

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A Prospect Street residency is yours for writing, reading, reflection, socializing, exploring the region, or simply a welcome break. Bid on this experience in honor of 60 years of AWP! awpwriter.givebacks.gives/60…
60 Years of AWP Silent Auction in gold and white text on black background with auction paddles and the Prospect Street logo

ALT 60 Years of AWP Silent Auction in gold and white text on black background with auction paddles and the Prospect Street logo

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Trying to write something spooky this Halloween? AWP members and WRITER’S CHRONICLE subscribers can find prompts from @SuzannneRoberts, author of 52 WRITING PROMPTS: INSPIRATION FOR THE CREATIVE WRITER, on mystery, fear, and the ghost story. writerschronicle.awpwriter.o…
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ALT A lit candle, pumpkin, notebook, and pen lying on a dark table

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Is there someone who has made notable contributions to support writers and their literary accomplishments, who you would like to honor? Nominate them for the 2027 George Garrett Award for Outstanding Community Service in Literature by Saturday, October 31. awpwriter.org/AWP/AWP/Contes…
Silver medallion reading, AWP George Garrett Award for Outstanding Community Service in Literature, over a few books behind a blue overlay

ALT Silver medallion reading, AWP George Garrett Award for Outstanding Community Service in Literature, over a few books behind a blue overlay

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Want to get AWP a birthday present for turning 60? Donate to get yourself something from our silent auction! Might we recommend our #AWP27 conference bundle? Get a T-shirt, membership, AND registration! awpwriter.givebacks.gives/60…
60 Years of AWP Silent Auction in gold and white text on black background with auction paddles and AWP dog-ear logo on an emerald background for #AWP27

ALT 60 Years of AWP Silent Auction in gold and white text on black background with auction paddles and AWP dog-ear logo on an emerald background for #AWP27

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#QuestionTuesday What kind of reader do you write for (if any)?
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Romantasy is everywhere. Interested in diving deeper but not sure where to start? Read “Romantasy 101” from THE WRITER’S CHRONICLE in honor of National Book Month. awpwriter.org/AWP/Magazine-M…
Small red dragons perched on interlocking engagement rings floating in a cosmic purple space, next to a quote from Jessi Cole Jackson: Romantasy says: Yes, both. You don’t have to choose between magic and kissing.

ALT Small red dragons perched on interlocking engagement rings floating in a cosmic purple space, next to a quote from Jessi Cole Jackson: Romantasy says: Yes, both. You don’t have to choose between magic and kissing.

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As AWP approaches our 60th anniversary, we want to know: What’s Your AWP Story? We are collecting stories from the AWP community to share on our official channels as we celebrate our organization’s diamond jubilee. forms.gle/W5xRpCBiMrFmqAWQA
Two #AWP23 attendees sitting on a staircase and chatting

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Last chance to upload nominations for the George Garrett Award, Small Press Publisher Award, and Writing Organization Award! Help us honor those who have made contributions to the literary community. Nominations close this Saturday, October 31. awpwriter.secure-platform.co…
Cando Mundo director Belinda Acosta holding 2026 Writing Organization Award

ALT Cando Mundo director Belinda Acosta holding 2026 Writing Organization Award

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It’s simple writer math™️ to bid on a poetry manuscript review from Trio House Press! An editor of your choice will offer feedback on poems and the manuscript as a whole—along with tips on where to submit it and how to improve your network. Happy bidding! awpwriter.givebacks.gives/60…
60 Years of AWP Silent Auction in gold and white text on black background with auction paddles and Trio House Press logo

ALT 60 Years of AWP Silent Auction in gold and white text on black background with auction paddles and Trio House Press logo

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The right title can do so much for your writing! Members and TWC subscribers can read this issue’s Big Conversation to find out how Jocelyn Jane Cox, Yael Valencia Aldana, Alyson Mosquera Dutemple, and Kelly McMasters approach titling across genres. writerschronicle.awpwriter.o…
Downtown theater with marquee reading Now Showing next to a quote from Alyson Mosquera Dutemple: The title is like getting a new prescription for glasses. You could see with the old ones, but you see clearer when you get the newer prescription.

ALT Downtown theater with marquee reading Now Showing next to a quote from Alyson Mosquera Dutemple: The title is like getting a new prescription for glasses. You could see with the old ones, but you see clearer when you get the newer prescription.

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