The 2026 AWP Award Series is open for submissions! Submit your manuscript in poetry, creative nonfiction, short fiction, or the novel between now and February 28, at 11:59 p.m. ET, for a chance at a cash prize and publication by one of our partner presses. This year’s prizes will be judged by Maggie Smith, Kiese Laymon, Weike Wang, and Justin Torres.
The 2026 AWP Conference and Bookfair will take place on March 4-7, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. Check out how to attend or get involved here.
