AWP 18: Palm Trees and Bay Walks, Compassion and Identity

Although attendance was down at this year's Association of Writers & Writing Programs conference, attendees were generally pleased with the range of topics covered and the chance to engage in meaningful discussions. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Seattle's Elliott Bay Book Company Unionizes

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Lit Hub Daily: February 18, 2020

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