Navigating AWP 2015: A Little Help from Your Friends at PW

The AWP Conference & Bookfair is undoubtedly amazing: where else can you find most of America’s literary writers, publishers, writing students, and organizations all in one place, plus readings, panels, talks, and social events? Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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