AWP is one of the largest book fairs and conferences in the country. Writers, publishers, students, and teachers gather annually to learn and celebrate the literary community. AWP offers a scholarship to new and emerging authors offering them the ability to attend the conference with special access by submitting a piece of fiction up to 25 pages. This year’s judge is Rigoberto González, author of thirteen books of poetry and prose, recipient of Guggenheim and NEA fellowships, as well as winner of the American Book Award… just to name a few.
Interested participants need to enter by March 30, 2014. Submit and find more information on the scholarship, here.