There’s only ONE WEEK LEFT to apply to the #AWP26 TCU Fellowship Program! Faculty and students from tribal schools who are interested in creative writing must apply by September 30. Those who are interested can apply on our submission portal. awpwriter.secure-platform.com/applications...

Applications for the #AWP26 HBCU Fellowship Program close in ONE WEEK! Creative writers from HBCUs are encouraged to apply to this mentorship opportunity and expand their networks at our annual conference. Apply now on our submission portal!

Plan to apply to the #AWP26 TCU Fellowship Program this weekend! Faculty and student fellows from tribal schools will join creative advisor Ramona Emerson in Baltimore to share original works and expand their networks. Learn more today!

In “Everything You Wanted to Know About Publishing Your Second Novel but Were Afraid to Ask,” M. L. Rio details the long journey of publishing her sophomore novel, HOT WAX. Members and subscribers can read more in THE WRITER’S CHRONICLE.

Looking to add something to your shelves? Check out our staff-curated reading list for National Translation Month and find your new favorite.

The #AWP26 HBCU Fellowship Program is still open to applications from HBCU faculty and students interested in creative writing! Join us in Baltimore to collaborate with MK Asante and expand your network. Apply by September 30.

Canary Media is seeking a copy and production editor who will will collaborate closely with reporters, editors, designers, and other team members. AWP members can learn more about this remote position on our Job List.

Join AWP in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed September 15–October 15! Find a collection of WRITER’S CHRONICLE articles, past AWP events, educational resources, and upcoming online events related to Hispanic and Latinx writers and communities in our latest Writer’s News.

The AWP Writing Organization Award annually recognizes writing conferences, festivals, centers, workshops, residencies, retreats, and other organizations for the important work they do to serve the writing community. Nominations for the 2026 award are open now through October 31, 2025.

Calling all faculty and students interested in creative writing! Apply to the #AWP26 Tribal Colleges & Universities Fellowship Program for the chance to attend the conference in Baltimore with writers like you! Applications close September 30.

Check out news and highlights from AWP in each issue of THE WRITER’S CHRONICLE! In the latest, read reflections by the #AWP25 HBCU and TCU fellows, as well as Roxane Gay’s keynote address.

HBCU faculty and students have TWO WEEKS left to apply to the #AWP26 HBCU Fellowship Program! Join creative advisor MK Asante in Baltimore for this unique mentorship opportunity. Apply by September 30!

#QuestionTuesday What was your favorite piece of required reading in school?

The AWP Small Press Publisher Award recognizes nonprofit presses and journals for their work supporting authors. The 2026 award will be given to a journal; submit letters of nomination now through October 31, 2025.

The AWP George Garrett Award for Outstanding Community Service in Literature celebrates individuals who have made a significant impact in the literary community. Letters of nomination for the 2026 award will be accepted now through October 31, 2025, via our submission portal.

Congratulations to the newest group of mentees, and thank you to their mentors! Read about the twenty-seven pairs starting their mentorship journey today in Season 22 of Writer to Writer!

#AWP26 Tribal Colleges & Universities Fellowship Program applications are open! Faculty and students involved in creative writing have the opportunity to take part in this unique mentorship space with creative advisor Ramona Emerson. Apply by September 30!

In “From Muse to Subject,” Shonda Buchanan writes about the challenges of capturing the life of a music and civil rights icon in her ekphrastic collection, THE LOST SONGS OF NINA SIMONE. Members and subscribers can read the article (and a sneak peek!) in THE WRITER’S CHRONICLE.

Applications for the #AWP26 HBCU Fellowship Program are now open for faculty and students involved in creative writing. Want to be a part of this unique mentorship opportunity? Apply by September 30! Learn more about the program today.

Revisit K.E. Semmel’s article “Much More than Fan Fiction” in honor of National Translation Month. Semmel explores the ongoing conversation between writers and significant works of literature. AWP members and WRITER’S CHRONICLE subscribers can read the full article now.

HarperCollins is seeking a senior production editor to handle titles for the Morrow Group, which acquires books that represent a broad and diverse collection of voices, cultures, and perspectives. AWP members can access this posting on our Job List.

Creative writers from tribal schools are encouraged to apply to the #AWP26 TCU Fellowship Program! Fellows will work with Ramona Emerson in Baltimore during the conference. Applications close September 30. Learn more today!

The tenth issue of RECKONING, an environmental justice journal, seeks submissions about communication. They pay 10 cents per word for prose and $50 per page of poetry. Submit by September 22! AWP members can learn more on the Contests & Calls directory.

Calling all HBCU faculty and students involved in creative writing! Apply now to the #AWP26 HBCU Fellowship Program for the chance to work with MK Asante in Baltimore during the conference. Applications close September 30. Learn more today!

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#QuestionTuesday Happy Library Card Sign-Up Month! What’s the last thing you borrowed from your library?

The member-only live Q&A event “What Should Writing Teachers Do About AI?” kicks off at 11:00 a.m. ET on September 23! Members can check their email for the invite to register. Learn more about the panelists and event now.

Putting together your fall reading list? WRITER’S CHRONICLE subscribers and AWP members can view sneak peeks of new and forthcoming books of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry in each issue. Check them out now!

The Association of Writers & Writing Programs is thrilled to announce @moeshalabi.bsky.social as a recipient of the Go Finish Your Book! Grant, a brand-new initiative from James Patterson. Read more about Shalabi’s winning project in our latest Writer’s News piece. awpwriter.org/AWP/Magazine...

In “Rereading FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON,” George Estreich revisits a book he read in high school, this time through the lens of fatherhood and disability studies. Members and subscribers can read the full article in THE WRITER’S CHRONICLE.

September is National Translation Month! Read our latest Writer’s News piece to learn more about the vital role translators play in the literary world.

Oberlin College invites applications for an assistant professor of creative writing specializing in fiction. AWP members can learn about this position and more exciting opportunities on our Job List.

Faculty and students who are involved in creative writing at TCUs can apply to the #AWP26 TCU Fellowship Program now! Learn more about the fellowship and the creative advisor, Ramona Emerson, today.

HBCU faculty and students involved in creative writing can now apply to the #AWP26 HBCU Fellowship Program! Applications close September 30, so don’t wait. Learn more about the fellowship and our creative advisor, MK Asante, today!

Don’t forget to make time for your own writing as the academic year kicks off! To get you started, check out the Prompted section of the August WRITER’S CHRONICLE, which includes prompts from Kathy Fish, Melissa Fraterrigo, and Court Harler, available to all members and subscribers.

Open now: Submit nominations for the AWP Small Press Publisher Award, Writing Organization Award, and George Garrett Award via our submission portal through October 31, 2025.

Attention, event organizers! Today is the last day to make changes to your #AWP26 accepted event in the Presenter Service Center. Presenters, please ensure you have filled out your presenter profile as well. Contact [email protected] with any questions!

Happy pub day to ANGELS AT THE GATE by Sheri Joseph! There are lots of new books for your fall reading available on our AWP Member Bookshelf!

Happy pub day to WAITING FOR GODÍNEZ by Daniel A. Olivas and GOBLIN MODE by Caroline Hagood! Browse our AWP Member Bookshelf to build your TBR! www.awpwriter.org/AWP/AWP/Memb...

Happy belated pub day to LAKE SONG by Lesley Bannatyne and PEACOCKS ON THE STREETS by Michele Wolf, both released over the long weekend. Find these new releases and more on our AWP Member Bookshelf.

#QuestionTuesday Are you still squeezing in beach reads, or have you moved on to fall books?

AWP’s offices are closed in observance of Labor Day. We will return on Tuesday, September 2.

In August’s gift article, Blake Kimzey,@rebeccamakkai.bsky.social, Julia Fierro, and G. E. Patterson discuss accessible alternatives to graduate school in creative writing. “The Big Conversation: The New MFA?” is available in THE WRITER’S CHRONICLE to all readers.

Have you explored the hundreds of outstanding accepted events coming to #AWP26? Early-bird registration is now open. Don’t miss out on the lowest rates!

Words Without Borders seeks applicants for its education fellowship, which is designed to provide in-depth experience to individuals interested in a career in world literature. AWP members can learn more about this opportunity and how to apply on our Job List.

Sponsor #AWP26 & forge pathways to professional advancement & networking for your students, faculty & staff. From panels to the bookfair, participants gain insights, industry connections & hands-on experience to propel their writing careers forward.

Not sure if you can attend #AWP26 in person in Baltimore? Purchase the AWP Anywhere Pass to access the #AWP26 Writer to Agent opportunity, 15+ hours of featured event live streams, and 20+ hours of on-demand conference video content.

Interested in hosting a reading or panel in the #AWP26 Bookfair? Bookfair stage events can be purchased until November 21! If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. Visit our Bookfair Stage Events page to learn more.

The Ivy Bookshop will be our partner bookshop at #AWP26! A community gathering space anchored by a vibrant bookstore in Baltimore’s Mt. Washington neighborhood, they believe in books as tools of connection. Visit them in the #AWP26 Bookfair at booth 531.

ICYMI: Early-bird registration is open and accepted events have been announced! Check out the more than three hundred incredible events you can attend at #AWP26 in Baltimore, Maryland!