The @awpwriter.org is offering fellowships to three faculty members and six students who currently work at or attend a historically Black college or university that are involved in creative writing. Applications close on May 31st! Apply here: awpwriter.secure-platform.com/applications... #AWP27

AWP’s offices are closed now through Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.

In “Unsilencing History,” Tamiko Nimura writes about her journey to learn about her Japanese American grandfather and his imprisonment at Tule Lake during World War II. Members and subscribers can read more in THE WRITER’S CHRONICLE.

Reminder: if you’re working on a #AWP27 event proposal, you can find additional resources like the Proposal Best Practices Guide and a video tutorial on AWP’s Proposals Overview page!

Sourcebooks is seeking a marketing and publicity associate for their children’s division, with a primary focus on juvenile nonfiction for ages zero through eight. If this appeals to you, learn more on our Job List, open to all AWP members.

Faculty and students from tribal schools are encouraged to apply to the #AWP27 TCU Fellowship Program for the opportunity to forge new connections within the literary community! Applications close May 31—apply now or spread the word.

The LemonLight Poetry Prize from @inkandribbon.com will award a winning poet $2,000, a feature in an upcoming anthology, and an interview on The Ink Well. Submit your work by May 30. AWP members can learn more on the Contests & Calls directory now!

Congratulations to the first-, second-, and third-place winners of the 2026 AWP Prize for Undergrad Lit Mags—R2: THE RICE REVIEW, UNDERGROUND, and CATCH MAGAZINE, respectively. Learn more on our website, and thank you to Marianne Kunkel for judging.

ICYMI: The latest Writer’s Desk: Pedagogy in Practice event is now live! Tune in to “Leveraging the Asynchronous Classroom” for an insightful conversation on remote learning with Rebecca Bednarz and Johnny Damm, moderated by Travis Kurowski.

Writer to Agent: Summer Edition is open for registration through July 15! Registered members can submit a query letter to our participating agents and access exclusive resources, including an “Ask an Agent Anything” call in June.

The end of the month is near, which means #AWP27 HBCU Fellowship Program applications for faculty and students will close soon! Apply by May 31 for the chance to speak and share your creative work at the conference next year in Chicago.

Literature is the least-supported artistic discipline in the U.S., receiving only 1.9% of the $5 billion in arts grants from foundations. This underfunding, which is persistent, underscores the urgent need for increased support for the nonprofit literary arts field. #LiteraryArts

She rummaged through her big, loud bag for a tissue and handed it to Laura. Now I want to see yours 👀

Join us next Thursday! Free to all & bring your questions!

This essay on the origins and appeal of #romantasy is so smart and so lively and so much fun and it's totally free to read and share!

Revisit the #AWP25 featured event “National Jewish Book Award Poetry Reading & Conversation” in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month!

Thinking of subscribing to THE WRITER’S CHRONICLE? Each issue contains a gift article for all readers, so you can get a sense of what the digital magazine has to offer before subscribing. This issue, check out “Romantasy 101” by Jessi Cole Jackson.

Happy pub day to MOTHER ANONYMOUS by Amanda Tilper! Find this memoir and more new releases on our AWP Member Bookshelf.

#QuestionTuesday What's the last sentence you wrote?

Spread the word! Faculty and students from tribal schools who are interested in creative writing should apply to the #AWP27 TCU Fellowship Program—applications close on May 31. Learn more and apply today!

Two weeks until the #AWP27 conference event proposal system deadline! Don’t wait till the last minute to submit your proposal.

Good news! The next TWC Live! conversation will premiere Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET! Join poets, editors, and publicists for an expansion of last December’s conversation from THE WRITER’S CHRONICLE on marketing your poetry collection.

Celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month by browsing our staff-curated reading list on Bookshop.org.

Calling all creative writing faculty and students from HBCUs! We are seeking applicants for the #AWP27 HBCU Fellowship Program—if expanding your writing network sounds interesting, this one’s for you. Apply by May 31.

There’s still time to submit your event proposal for #AWP27! Be sure to review the event proposal guidelines, and submit your proposal by June 1 to be considered for the 2027 conference schedule.

Open now! AWP members can register for 2026 Writer to Agent: Summer Edition to gain access to exclusive resources and submit their work to our participating agents! Read the full guidelines and register today.

In “Finding Your Face: When Metaphor Becomes a Mask,” Emily Stoddard considers writing as a neurodivergent author and the roles metaphor has played in her writing. Members and subscribers can read it now in THE WRITER’S CHRONICLE.

Happy pub day to GOOD BROWN GIRLS by Parul L. Bhandari! Find this poetry collection and more new releases on our AWP Member Bookshelf.

Faculty and students from tribal schools are still welcome to apply to the #AWP27 TCU Fellowship Program! This is an opportunity for creative writers to network and share original work at our conference in Chicago. Don’t wait—apply by May 31.

Today’s the day! We hope to see you in the audience for “Pedagogy in Practice—Leveraging the Asynchronous Classroom.” This event premieres TONIGHT at 6:00 p.m. ET on AWP’s YouTube channel.

Looking for reporting opportunities? THE NEW REPUBLIC is seeking a staff writer based in Washington, DC, with a nose for news. AWP members can learn more, or find other openings, on our Job List.

Spread the word: #AWP27 HBCU Fellowship Program applications are open for faculty and students involved in creative writing! Apply by May 31 or share the details with someone who’d be perfect for this opportunity. awpwriter.secure-platform.com/applications...

Don’t miss the premiere of “Pedagogy in Practice—Leveraging the Asynchronous Classroom” TOMORROW, May 14, at 6:00 p.m. ET! Check out this sneak peek, then come back for the premiere and live Q&A. www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8g0...

Looking for your next great listen? Every issue of THE WRITER’S CHRONICLE comes with a curated Libro.fm playlist of audiobooks by contributors and authors discussed in the issue. Check out April’s now! writerschronicle.awpwriter.org/TWC

Looking for something to read for Jewish American Heritage Month? Find our staff-curated reading list in our latest Writer’s News!

Reminder: If you’re working on a #AWP27 event proposal, don’t forget to review the proposal guidelines. Questions? Email [email protected] for assistance!

We are seeking #AWP27 TCU Fellowship Program applicants! Tribal faculty and students involved in creative writing are encouraged to check out this opportunity. Learn more now and apply by May 31.

Happy pub day to WHERE THE WHITE LIGHT BENDS by Tiffany Blaine! Find this and more new releases on our AWP Member Bookshelf.

#QuestionTuesday What’s a creative risk you’ve taken in your writing?

The next installment of Pedagogy in Practice premieres on Thursday, May 14, at 6:00 p.m. ET! Watch a sneak peek and then save your seat for the main event!

Looking for a way to celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month? Find virtual events in our latest Writer’s News!

Creative writing faculty and students from HBCUs are invited to apply to the #AWP27 HBCU Fellowship Program for the chance to share their original work and insights with conference attendees in Chicago! Applications close May 31, so don’t wait—apply now!

We can’t wait to bring the AWP Conference & Bookfair back to Chicago! To find out why, read “Farewell, Baltimore, and Hello, Chicago,” by AWP board member and Chicago local Kenyatta Rogers, available to all in the latest issue of THE WRITER’S CHRONICLE. writerschronicle.awpwriter.org/TWC/FY26/202...

Need help submitting your #AWP27 event proposal? Check out the Proposals Overview page for resources on crafting and submitting a proposal, or email [email protected] with questions!

Looking for an agent? Good news! The second installment of Writer to Agent: Summer Edition starts May 15! AWP members who register for W2A can submit a query letter and access exclusive resources on finding an agent.

#AWP27 TCU Fellowship Program applications close this month on May 31, so don’t hesitate to apply or spread the word! This opportunity allows tribal faculty and students to come to the conference in Chicago and make connections in the literary community.

Binghamton University is seeking applications for a lecturer with a dual specialty in medieval and early modern studies and children’s literature! If this sounds up your alley, learn more on our Job List, open to AWP members, or browse for more openings!

The Lost Kite Chapbook Prize seeks chapbooks of any genre (fiction, CNF, poetry, etc.)! The winning entry will receive $1,500. Enter by May 15. AWP members can learn more about this opportunity now!

Want to sample some new books as you build your summer TBR? Members and subscribers can find sneak peeks of new and forthcoming releases in every issue of THE WRITER’S CHRONICLE! Head to the latest issue now to see what’s hitting the shelves.

Don’t let the month go by without applying to the #AWP27 HBCU Fellowship Program! Creative writers from HBCUs can apply for the chance to participate in mentorship workshops and a conference event next year in Chicago! Applications close May 31.