Poets & Writers

Fifty & Forward

POETS & WRITERS IS MORE than a magazine. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving creative writers. We pay fees to writers giving readings and leading workshops, provide information and advice to authors, and help them connect with one another and with audiences. We also sponsor a number of awards and prizes. Learn more at pw.org.

In 2020 we will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Poets & Writers. It is remarkable to look back on the work we’ve accomplished

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Maldonado Leads the Academy
Last June, Ricardo Alberto Maldonado became the first Latinx president and executive director of the Academy of American Poets. Founded in 1934 “to support American poets at all stages of their careers, and to foster the appreciation of contemporary
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Connecting New Yorkers With Writers
Every year since 1970, Poets & Writers has paid writers to participate in readings and teach creative writing workshops in New York State. Last year we distributed more than $240,000 to 557 writers participating in 1,148 readings or writing workshops
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