#QuestionTuesday What’s one word you overuse in your writing?

#QuestionTuesday Do you write your endings early or discover them along the way?

SWWIM EVERY DAY is looking for poems from trans and cis women and nonbinary, intersex, and other gender-expansive communities. AWP members can learn more by visiting the Contests & Calls directory. www.awpwriter.org/AWP/AWP/Sear...

Summer is a perfect time to try something new with your writing, so why not try these prompts from @lexirosenwrites.bsky.social, Mitchell Nobis & Heather Frese? Members & subscribers can read the Prompted column in every issue of THE WRITER’S CHRONICLE. writerschronicle.awpwriter.org/TWC/FY26/202...

The AWP Writer to Writer Mentorship Program is accepting applications from AWP members, now through July 31! Season 24 runs September 14–December 4, 2026. Make a connection that can last a lifetime. awpwriter.secure-platform.com/applications...

#QuestionTuesday What’s a book you wish you could read again for the first time?

Have you registered for 2026 Writer to Agent: Summer Edition yet? It’s not too late! AWP members can register and submit by next Wednesday, July 15, for a chance to meet with an agent. Don’t wait! www.awpwriter.org/AWP/AWP/Memb...

AWP’s office is closed in observance of the Fourth of July holiday and will reopen on Monday, July 6.

#QuestionTuesday How do you handle writing characters you disagree with?

#QuestionTuesday What's your favorite opening line from a book?

In observance of the national holiday of Juneteenth, AWP’s offices are closed today and will reopen on Monday, June 22.

#QuestionTuesday What keeps you coming back to the page?

#QuestionTuesday What’s your go-to comfort read when you need inspiration?

#QuestionTuesday What last inspired your writing?

The #AWP27 event proposal system is now closed. Thank you and good luck to all the event organizers and participants who submitted proposals this year!

#QuestionTuesday What is your favorite place to read?

#QuestionTuesday What's the last sentence you wrote?

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...

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

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

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...

#QuestionTuesday What’s one word that describes your current WIP?

#QuestionTuesday What’s a genre mash-up you wish existed more in publishing?

#QuestionTuesday What’s a story idea you’re scared to write, but want to?

#QuestionTuesday What’s a piece of writing advice you ignored—and are glad you did?

#QuestionTuesday What’s a “rule” of writing you love to ignore?

#QuestionTuesday What’s your favorite and least favorite trope?

#QuestionTuesday Now that we’ve all sprung ahead, what are you focused on in your latest WIP?

#QuestionTuesday What’s a stroke of luck that has helped you along in your writing life?

AWP’s offices will be closed Monday, March 9, through Wednesday, March 11. To everyone who played a part in the #AWP26 Conference & Bookfair: Our team can’t thank you enough!