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Thanks for stopping by to visit the official news blog for the IAPWE.

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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Monday, February 27, 2017

University of Washington Tacoma’s Writing Center Fights Racism


Jennifer Kabbany shares a story about the University of Washington Tacoma's Writing Center and how it is trying to fight racism. Learn more on thecollegefix.com.

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Saturday, February 25, 2017

Lin-Manuel Miranda Interview About Writing for Moana


Lin-Manuel Miranda talks about his experience writing a ballad for the Disney movie Moana. Read the full interview on broadwayworld.com.

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Thursday, February 23, 2017

USF Writing Studio Offers Consultations


The University of South Florida's Writing Studio is offering tutoring and consultation services to students. Learn more on usforacle.com.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Arts Unlimited Art & Writing Contest Accepting Submissions



The Art & Writing Contest sponsored by Arts Unlimited is accepting submissions. Learn more.

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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Arts at the Capital Theater Acknowledged for Writing


Arts at the Capital Theater students won Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for the 2017 year. Read more.

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Sunday, February 19, 2017

Association of Writers & Writing Programs Conference Hosts Graduate Students


The Association of Writers & Writing Programs Conference, also referred to as the AWP,  featured grant recipients from SCAD as part of their conference. Learn more on scaddistrict.com.

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Saturday, February 18, 2017

Moorpark College Writing Center Helps Student Writers


Stephanie Caranica helped students write Valentines Day cards at the Moorpark College Writing Center. Read more on studentvoiceonline.com.

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Thursday, February 16, 2017

BYU Reading Series Launches Writing Careers



Joanne Wadsworth of BYU.edu talks about how the reading series at BYU is inspiring writers to follow their passions. Read more here.

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Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Women Writing for a Change Continues to Grow


Women Writing for a Change, also known as WWf(a)C, is helping to support writers in their local community. Learn more here.

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Sunday, February 12, 2017

William H. Hall High School Wins Honors


3 high school students from William H. Hall High School have received Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Read more we-ha.com.

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Saturday, February 11, 2017

ATX Black List Finalists Revealed


Elizabeth Wagmeister of Variety.com shares the finalists of the second ATX Blacklist writing program for TV. Read the full article here.

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Friday, February 10, 2017

Orange County National Scholastic Art & Writing Award Winners Announced


The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers has awarded Gold Keys to student writers who were also winners of their Scholastic Writing contest. Read more on ocregister.com.

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Wednesday, February 8, 2017

California Writers Club Upcoming Event


The California Writers Club in Tri-Valley is planning a writing workshop event this coming April and will feature New York Times best-selling author Anne Perry. Learn more.

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Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Toledo Repertoire Theatre Features Toledo Voices


The Toledo Repertoire Theatre will be featuring four playwrights as part of its Toledo Voices showcase. Read more.

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Monday, February 6, 2017

Marlboro High School Students Win Awards


Marlboro High School students won 47 Scholastic writing awards. Read more on the Poughkeepsie Journal.

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ASU Celebrate the Virginia G. Piper Writing House



The Piper House at Arizona State University serves as a gathering place for writers. Read more on statepress.com.

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Sunday, February 5, 2017

Writers Resource Center to Offer Free Seminar


Vicki Ward and Janie Bess will be helping to lead an editing seminar at the Writers Resource Center on Enterprise Drive. Learn more here.

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Saturday, February 4, 2017

Ashland Community and Technical College Enjoys Writing Success


Jonathan Joy of South Point and an instructor at the Ashland Community and Technical College has found success as a writer. Read more on the Herald Dispatch.

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Nina’s Coffee Cafe Creative Writing Workshops


Owner of Nina's Coffee Cafe, June Berkowitz, is helping to arrange writer's workshops. Learn more on twincities.com.

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Friday, February 3, 2017

LUC Riverside’s Writers Week Coming Soon



Starting February 14, the three-day LUC Reverside Writers Week will be kicking off. Read more on pe.com.

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Thursday, February 2, 2017

Can TheRightMargin Help with Writer's Block?


Todd Lewis of Nibletz talks about a writing app called TheRightMargin, which claims to help with writer's block. Read more on nibletz.com.

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Jennifer Serravallo Talks Writing


Larry Ferlazzo of Edweek shares an interview with Jennifer Serravallo where she discusses her writing strategies book. Read the full interview.

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Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Rock the Dub Blogger Shares His Writing Journey


Khris Davenport shares his journey from writing poetry in high school to being the owner of the blog Rock the Dub. Read more on mercerspace.com.

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