Blog

“I set out to photograph collections of objects in order to think about the bric-a-brac that populates my life.”

Sean McIntyre, actor and coach, talks about how prose writers can harness acting skills to make their readings as engaging as their writing.

This story about travel to Mars features gritty descriptions (literally) and a narrative technique that embraces simultaneity of experiences.

Assistant Managing Editor Bess Winter explores the importance of the library stacks via a review of Langsam Library’s POETRY STACKED event.

Chet’la Sebree on her book-length prose poem, FIELD STUDY; writing persona poems through the archive; experiential research; her forthcoming essay collection; and more.

In The Vanished Birds, Simon Jiminez offers the tour of a lifetime, though whether that lifetime lasts fifty years or a thousand depends on which traveler you ask.

Daniella Toosie-Watson reviews Willie Lee Kinard III’s ORDERS OF SERVICE.

As AWP 2024 approaches, we’re packing our bags for Kansas City. We hope to see you at the Bookfair and two offsite readings!

In this graphic essay, Kelcey Ervick explores the legacy of Cincinnati poet and patron of the arts George Elliston.

We’re delighted to unveil our 2024 AWP swag, featuring a one-of-a-kind design by Kelcey Ervick, author of THE KEEPER.