I can’t wait to read these manuscripts.

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Need something to binge-watch over the weekend? Explore archived virtual conference videos from as far back as #AWP21 on Writer’s TV! AWP members can check it out today. awpwriter.org/AWP/Magazine...

Weike Wang, author of RENTAL HOUSE, will judge the 2026 Grace Paley Prize for Short Fiction. The winner receives cash and publication. Submissions close February 28! Learn how to get her eyes on your story collection.

@maggiesmithpoet.bsky.social, the award-winning, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of nine books of poetry and prose, will judge the 2026 Donald Hall Prize for Poetry. The winner receives cash and publication. Submissions close February 28! Learn how to get her eyes on your poetry collection.

Justin Torres, author of the National Book Award–winning novel BLACKOUTS, will judge the 2026 James Alan McPherson Prize for the Novel. His novel WE THE ANIMALS was a bestseller & adapted for film. The winner receives cash & publication. Submit by 2/28!

Kiese Laymon, author of the bestselling HEAVY: AN AMERICAN MEMOIR, is our 2026 judge for the Sue William Silverman Prize for Creative Nonfiction. The winner receives cash and publication. Submissions close February 28! Learn more now on our website.

The #AWP26 mobile app is here! Download the app today on the App Store or Google Play by searching “AWP Conference & Bookfair.”

In “Narrative Medicine: Building Bridges Between Creative Writing and Healthcare,” Renée K. Nicholson explores various models linking storytelling and healing, and considers how the field can grow and shape healthcare. Members and subscribers can read more in THE WRITER’S CHRONICLE.

#AWP26 merch awaits—get yours now! All proceeds go toward the AWP HBCU and TCU Fellowship Programs, which send creative writers from HBCUs and tribal colleges to future conferences.

Interested in supporting emerging writers as they navigate the ins and outs of craft and building a writing career? Apply to mentor with Writer to Writer! Mentor applications are accepted on a rolling basis; mentee applications will open on February 15.

#AWP26 exhibitors! Bookshop.org and AWP have an exclusive offer for you: a 15% commission on book sales made between 2/4 and 3/31/26. Every purchase supports local indie bookstores. Sign up to be a Bookshop.org affiliate page today!

Planning to attend or watch the live streamed #AWP26 “Ask an Agent Anything” event? Submit your questions in advance via the “#AWP26 Ask an Agent Anything” form! All questions must be submitted by February 18 to be considered.

McDaniel College is seeking a copywriter and assistant editor to join the Office of Communications and Marketing! AWP members can find out more about this listing, or browse other openings, on our Job List.

The 2026 AWP Prize for Undergrad Lit Mags is open now through February 28 and will be judged by Marianne Kunkel! Submit your undergraduate-led lit mags via our submission portal for a chance at a cash prize.

The 2026 Furious Flower Poetry Prize will award $1,500 to an emerging poet (with no more than one published book)! The deadline to submit your work is February 15, so don’t wait. AWP members can learn more about this opportunity on the Contests & Calls directory.

If you are planning an off-site event at #AWP26 in Baltimore, please be sure to review our off-site event guidelines and ensure that your event is accessible to attendees with disabilities!

Today is the 🚨LAST DAY🚨 to sign up as a work-exchange volunteer for #AWP26! Volunteer for four hours on-site in Baltimore and receive a FREE registration.

Writers! How many words is your picture worth? A great portrait invites your audience to get to know you and your work. Schedule a twenty-minute studio session on-site at #AWP26 with photographer Adrianne Mathiowetz. Only a few slots remain!

Thinking of submitting to the 2026 AWP Award Series? Head to the AWP News & Highlights section of the most recent WRITER’S CHRONICLE to learn about the 2024 winners, who recently had their books published, and the judges who will be selecting this year’s winners!

#QuestionTuesday What’s on your TBR in honor of Black History Month?

Happy pub day to MY FATHER, THE MESSIAH by Gil Z. Hochberg! You can find this new memoir and more recent releases on our AWP Member Bookshelf.

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to order #AWP26 merch if you plan on wearing yours at the conference! Don’t put it off any longer—vibrant T-shirts and cozy hoodies await. Visit our store now!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Bracken Magazine is an independent poetry press publishing fierce, feminist poetry. Say hello at the #AWP26 Bookfair, table 526!

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!

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?

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!

We are still accepting submissions for The Big Moose Prize! Send us your unpublished novel via Submittable—submission details, past winners, and a look into this year's judging panel can be found on our website, or at the link below. blacklawrencepress.com/submissions-...

Prep for cold weather at the conference with #AWP26 merch—find hoodies and long-sleeve options to bundle up with! Don’t forget that all proceeds from merch purchases go toward supporting the AWP HBCU and TCU Fellowship Programs.