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Here you can find the latest news stories relating to the IAPWE and other literary-themed news.

We also cover stories about local authors and artists, job openings, upcoming events and guest speaker series and other local and international news.

The IAPWE - What We Do and Who We Are

The IAPWE or International Association of Professional Writers & Editors was established as a resource to help professional writers and editors in their local communities, providing them with helpful tools and access to legitimate and vetted working opportunities.

The IAPWE helps to spread awareness and appreciation for local literacy initiatives, including writing workshops, literary contests, author publications and other special interest stories.

The IAPWE also provides tools and resources to help freelance writers and editor be more efficient and effective in their work. These resources include contract templates, grammar and spellchecking tools as well as a variety of other softwares and websites.

The IAPWE's members span the globe and range from professional and published authors to amateur freelance writers and hobbyists.

This news site highlights important stories from both the local and international scene. Stories may range from having to do with author interviews, calls for writers and editors, community initiatives, tutorials and other helpful tips, contests and awards, writer groups and workshops, upcoming events and more.

To learn more about the IAPWE and how to help support local writers and editors, you can visit their main website.

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Saturday, December 31, 2016

Highlights from this Week's Writing in Pop Culture

The Atlantic surveys several of the most newsworthy moments in pop culture throughout this past week. Read the full article on the Atlantic.

Writers Conference for Families of Vietnam Veterans

Katherine Stickroth, widow of a Vietnam veteran, will be teaching the Other Warriors: Voices of the Women of Vietnam Veterans, which is a workshop to help other family members of Vietnam veterans share stories through writing. Learn more on the East Oregonian website.

Learn How to Write Children's Books at Barnes and Noble

The West Dundee Barnes and Noble at Spring Hill Mall will be hosting a 2-hour children's book writing conference. Get the details here.

Friday, December 30, 2016

Aesthetica Creative Writing Award Winner Announced

Rebekah Cuevas was announced as the winner of an international writing competition and Karisa Neely from the Daily Herald shares her story. Read more on heraldextra.com.

Remembering the Importance of Writing

Tracie Abram of the Michigan State University Extension talks about the importance of writing in our daily lives. Read the full article here.


Thursday, December 29, 2016

Anton Tabuena Shares His Journey From Writer to FIghter

Bloody Elbow writer Anton Tabuena shares his experience fighting in the 2016 Phillipine National Muay Thai Championships. Read the full story here.

6 Reasons for Pharmacists to Write a Book

Host of Pharmacy Life Radio, Alex Barker shares six reasons why pharmacists might be able to benefit by writing a book. See the reasons on the Pharmacy Times.

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Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Middle School Writing Contest Winner Announced

Sixth grade Allison Williams of Bidwell Junior High School was announced as a winner of a writing contest sponsored by the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom. Read the full article here.

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Imagine This Story Writing Contest Winner Announced

Bidwell Junior High student Allison Williams was announced as the winner of the Imagine This Story writing contest. Read the full article here.

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Comedian Turns Children's Book Writer

Comedian and actor David Walliams has found a successful career in writing children books. Learn more about his story on CNBC.com.

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Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Carrie Fisher Dead at 60

Carrie Fisher died of a heart attack on her way back from London. Learn more about her writing career on USA Today.

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Whistler Public Library Welcomes Author Stella Harvey

As part of a program with Simon Fraser University, local author Stella Harvey has been working with and helping writers improve their skills. Read more at WhistlerQuestion.com.

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Monday, December 26, 2016

London-Based Hugh Aldersey-Williams Gives Interview


Hugh Aldersey-Williams discusses his new book, The Tide: The science and stories behind the greatest force on Earth, and more in this interview on Wuft.org. Read more here.

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TranslationPal LLC Finds Translation Talent in Iowa

Based out of Iowa City, TranslationPal has been tapping into the talent pool from the University at Iowa to find skilled translators. Read more on benzinga.com.

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Sunday, December 25, 2016

English Degrees Becoming a Valuable Commodity

In the workplace, oral communication and writing skills are highly valued and English majors usually possess both of these traits in spades. Read more on Reflector.com.

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'Girl Disrupted' Grows from her Writing

Sevyn Streeter will be releasing her new music project in early 2017 and shares her story about how the writing process helped her grow as a person. Learn more here.

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Saturday, December 24, 2016

Emeka Iwuamadi Shares His Story of Writing

Kado resident Emeka Iwuamadi is trying to improve the reading culture in Nigeria. Read more about his story here.

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Two Novels in the Works by JK Rowling

Harry Potter author JK Rowling offered updates on her latest projects to her fans via Twitter. Read more on USA Today.

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Friday, December 23, 2016

Oswego Writing Institute Seeks Participants

Team Sheldon at Oswego and the Fulton City School District is seeking participants for its writing institute. Learn more at oswegocountytoday.com.

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Winners from the 2016 Harvardwood Competition Announced

The winners will receive mentorship from some of the more successful producers in the television and film industry. Read more on deadline.com.

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Thursday, December 22, 2016

Author Chharles Johnson Shares Writing Process

Based out of Seattle, author of "The Way of the Writer," Charles Johnson shares his writing process, courtesy of Eugene Holley Jr. on Publishers Weekly.

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Warren Township Elementary School Celebrates Writing

Alexis Tarrazi of Patch.com shares a story about how Warren Township Elementary School is helping children celebrate writing. Learn more on Patch.com.

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6 Reasons Why a Bad First Draft Can Help Your Writing

Beth Nyland shares six reasons why writing what some may call a "bad" first draft can be helpful. See her full article on PR Daily.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

How Blogging Can Grow Your Business

Clinton Senkow of Influencive shares how blogging helped him grow his business. Read the full story here.

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Anacortes Senior Activity Center Offers Writing Class

Offered through the Skagit Valley College, these writing classes are bringing writers together from all walks of life. Learn more here.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

A New Look at Socialist Writing

Authors Mark Nowak and Vijay Prashad give offer a unique perspective on what constitutes socialist writing. Read the entire article on Jacobin Mag.

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Betty Kelly Sargent Discusses Resources for Improving Writing

From writing workshops and colonies to conferences and college programs, Betty Kelly Sargent talks about some of the highlights of each resource for writers. Read more on Publishers Weekly.

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Monday, December 19, 2016

A Unique Perspective on Writing by Dharma Adhikari

Dharma Adhikari shares his unique approach to and motivation for writing on myrepublica.com. Read the full article here.

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IAPWE Compelling Story of Tragedy Inspires Writer

A Warrington writer lost her family and was diagnosed with cancer. Read more about her story.

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Sunday, December 18, 2016

IAPWE Steve Lazuka Shares Content Writing Tips

IAPWE - Steve Lazuka from Personal Brand Blogging shares helping content writing tips on Entrepreneur. See the full article here.

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Morningside College Associate Professor David Elder Presented at the 2016 International Writing Centers


David Elder, director of the writing center gave a presentation to undergraduate students at Morningside. Learn more here.

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Azalee Marshall Cultural Activities Center to Offer Writing Classes

The Azalee Marshall Cultural Activities Center is now offering creative writing classes starting in 2017. Learn more about the classes on the Temple Daily Telegram website.

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Saturday, December 17, 2016

Pierce County Library to Sponsor Teen Writing Contest



High school students in Pierce County now have an opportunity to earn cash prizes by entering the 21st annual "Our Own Expressions Teen Writing and Art Contest." Learn more on the Suburban Times website.

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April Smith Shares her Story of Becoming a Successful Writer

Author April Smith shares her journey of becoming a successful writer on the New York Times. See the full article here.

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Monarch Elementary School Hosts a Writing Day for Families

In a recent press release, MES announced that they will be hosting an event bringing families together to celebrate both the holidays and the art of writing. See the full story on the Union Daily Times.

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Friday, December 16, 2016

5 Tips for Content Writing Courtesy of Forbes

Check out these useful content writing tips from Kristopher Jones on Forbes. Read more.

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MasterClass to Offer Course with Shonda Rhimes of Grey's Anatomy and Scandal

If you're a fan of hit television shows like Grey's Anatomy or Scandal, you wont want to miss this peek into the mind of their creator courtesy of MasterClass. Learn more on Variety.com.

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Thursday, December 15, 2016

The Conference on College Composition and Communication Sponsors Writing Conference

“Diverse Writers, Diverse Writing,” will be the focus of this conference, as writers and instructors gather together. Learn more about this event on the Clermont Sun website.

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Milford Writer Sarah Chappell Wins Largest Online Writing Competition



Milford's Sarah Chappell wins "The Wattys" online writing competition. Learn more about Sarah and this competition on Cabinet.com

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Warren Township Fourth Graders Celebrate Writing

Mary Ann McGann covers a story about elementary students celebrating the writing and publishing process in her article for the Echoes Sentinel. Read more here.

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Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Six Great Tips Writers Can Use to Improve their Craft

Here are six great tips that writers can use to improve their craft. Learn more on PR Daily.

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3 Blogging Tips Courtesy of Higher Visibility


Learn three helpful blogging tips from Higher Visibility. Read the full article on Smallbiztrends.com.

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The National Endowment for the Arts Announces Fellowship and Grant Recipients

The National Endowment for the Arts has announced its 37 recipients for the 2017 year. Learn more about this story on Publishers Weekly.

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Tuesday, December 13, 2016

International Write-In Brings Students and Faculty Together

The fall semester Write-In, sponsored by Penn State Learning, University Libraries, and the Graduate Writing Center, brings students and faculty together. Read more here.

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11-year-old Caroline Tracy has joined the Kids Press Corps at Scholastic News

Caroline Tracy of Falmouth has joined the Scholastic News Kids Press Corps. Learn more about this story on The Forecaster.

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List of Free Software for Writers by Grant Pardee

Grant Pardee from the Daily Dot shares some of the best free writing software. See the full list here.

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Monday, December 12, 2016

RL Stine Now Writing Comics for Marvel

Informative piece by Trent Moore on Blastr, talks about Marvel recruiting famous young adult book author R.L. Stine to write a new comic series. Read the full article here.

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BOCES Offers Master Class in Writing for Teen Authors

Great article by Donna Christopher featured on the Briarcliff Daily Voice about the BOCES masterclass being offered for teen authors. Read more here.

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Catriona Pollard Shares Tips for Writing Awards Submissions

Check out this great read by Catriona Pollard that was featured on the Huffington Post, where she shares helpful advice on how to write effective awards submissions.

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Sunday, December 11, 2016

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