We extend grateful thanks to the 600+ members of the writing and publishing communities who gathered for the 2025 #PWGala last Monday, and to the sponsors and donors who contributed a record-breaking $1.35 million to support our vital resources for writers. Special thanks to gala chair Dominique Raccah, host Sloane C., and Premier Underwriters Books A Million, Penguin Random House, and Sourcebooks! It was an honor to bestow the 2025 Writers for Writers Award on three incredible writers who are making the road for others: Kimberly Blaeser, Angie Cruz, and Kiese Laymon. We were equally thrilled to present the Editor's Award to Morgan Entrekin, Elisabeth Schmitz, and Peter Blackstock, and to celebrate the ongoing legacy of Grove/Atlantic, Inc. This video highlights the impact of our work, made possible by your support. (Expert video production thanks to Really Useful Media!)
Poets & Writers, Inc.
Non-profit Organizations
New York, NY 12,730 followers
The primary source of information, support, and guidance for poets and writers of literary prose in the U.S.
About us
Poets & Writers is the primary source of information, support, and guidance for poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers in the United States. Our mission is to foster the professional development of poets and writers, to promote communication throughout the literary community, and to help create an environment in which literature can be appreciated by the widest possible public. We publish Poets & Writers Magazine, offer mini-grants to hundreds of creative writers each year, and sponsor the Jackson Poetry Prize and Maureen Egen Writers Exchange Award. Our website offers access to a lively online community as well as extensive free resources to help writers navigate the literary marketplace. We are guided by our core values of service, inclusivity, integrity, and excellence and are committed to becoming an antiracist organization. Learn more at pw.org.
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
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- New York, NY
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- Nonprofit
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- 1970
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- Poets & Writers Magazine, Readings & Workshops Program - funds for writers, Jackson Poetry Prize, Maureen Egen Writers Exchange Award, pw.org, Leading source of trustworthy advice and information for writers, Poets & Writers Groups, Directory of Poets & Writers, The Poets & Writers Complete Guide to Being a Writer, Get the Word Out, and Mapping the Maze
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90 Broad Street
Suite 2100
New York, NY 10004, US
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We're #hiring! 🎉 Poets & Writers seeks a Director of Finance and Administration. The Director of Finance & Administration works closely with the Executive Director to manage the financial health and long-term growth of Poets & Writers, and is accountable for all aspects of financial management, as well as administration and human resources. The ideal candidate brings significant experience in nonprofit financial operations and systems including accounting, budgeting, grants management, and audit management. The qualifications we are looking for include: >CPA or equivalent experience >Seven to ten years’ nonprofit financial management experience >Firm understanding of GAAP >Knowledge of Fund EZ and BILL .com preferred >Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; adept at learning new software and incorporating new technologies >Strategic thinking, business acumen, and good judgment >Culturally competent; able to work with people of many identities and backgrounds >Commitment to P&W’s mission and passion for literature, writers, and books >Upholds P&W’s values—service, integrity, inclusivity, and excellence—and shares the organization’s commitment to antiracism This is a full-time, in-person position in our New York City office, with the potential to work from home several days a week. The annual salary is $130,000, and comes with a benefits package that includes fully paid medical insurance, a voluntary 403(b) retirement plan, and generous paid time off. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gmub9pkz
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Just one week left until we celebrate writers and the writing community at the 2025 Poets & Writers Gala on March 24! With gala host Sloane Crosley and gala chair Dominique Raccah, we look forward to honoring Angie Cruz, Kiese Laymon, Kimberly Blaeser, and the Grove/Atlantic, Inc. editorial team. The P&W Gala celebrates the indispensable contributions of writers both to our national discourse and to the inner lives of readers. Funds raised will enable Poets & Writers to provide broad access to information about publishing and help writers from all backgrounds connect with opportunities, advance their careers, and build community. To join us in celebrating and supporting writers, visit pw.org/gala. 🎉 #PWGALA
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This class led by Namrata Poddar is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to build, and sustain, a writing career in the 21st century. Check it out—and the rest of our spring classes—on our website at.pw.org/classes (and yes, there are early bird discounts!).
Award-winning author of "Border Less: A Novel”, Faculty of literature at UCLA, Interviews Editor at Kweli, certified Yoga teacher.
This is one of my fave courses to teach as I get to bust so many myths about Art and Literature (in the 21st century and our digital age) that soo many books about writing by white or male writers and traditional workshops and graduate programs/MFAs routinely uphold. Was sold out last time and spots won’t last. Join me at Poets & Writers, Inc. (where early enrollments get a discount). 🙏🏽🤎 Link: https://lnkd.in/eKy8DW3A
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We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 poetry cohort for Get the Word Out, our publicity incubator for early career writers. Under the mentorship of Morgan LaRocca, publicist at Milkweed Editions, writers will develop and execute publicity strategies to maximize the exposure of their first or second book, reach readers, and create a platform to propel their literary careers. Meet this year's fellows and learn more: at.pw.org/3DHnggL
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Congratulations to Dominique Raccah! 🎉 And thank you for your leadership on the upcoming Poets & Writers gala—looking forward to celebrating with you then! Learn more: pw.org/gala
📣 We’re incredibly excited to share that Inc. Magazine has, for the second year in a row, named Dominique Raccah to its Female Founders list, recognizing the boldest, most innovative women in business. 📚 "It's in Sourcebooks' DNA to challenge convention, take bold risks, and to ceaselessly innovate,” says Dominique. “What drives us is our desire to help make writers' dreams come true, and to keep finding new ways to connect their stories with readers. We're thrilled to be recognized for what we are so passionate about, within an industry that is so central to our collective culture.” 🎉 Congratulations, Dominique!! Read our press release with all the details here: https://lnkd.in/gn-F4neh Check out the full list here: https://lnkd.in/gvdkvKcp 📷 Photo credit to Bill Phelps #FemaleFounders500 #sourcebooks #bookschangelives
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"I think that many people, like me, are hungry for stories different than the ones we’ve been told.” -Karen Russell Join us on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 7 PM EDT for an evening with novelist Karen Russell and frequent Poets & Writers Magazine contributor Brian Gresko to discuss her new novel, The Antidote. In this free virtual event, Russell will read from the new novel and discuss with Gresko the years of Dust Bowl research that went into the book, the competing histories of the so-called American Dream of westward expansion that The Antidote confronts, and the realization that we all have lives that are connected at the roots. RSVP: at.pw.org/40bZwLc
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Michael Jortner, we are so glad you got a lot out of Mapping the Maze! More info about all of our online classes can be found at here: https://lnkd.in/evaZuh5A. (Spring sessions will be announced in early March.)
Thank you Poets & Writers, Inc. for the helpful double #webinar Mapping the Maze for #nonfiction authors. I learned so much from each speaker: lit agent Alia Hanna Habib, author Jordan Kisner, editor of The Yale Review Meghan O'Rourke, and Kevin Larimer, editor in chief of P&W. #publishing #writing #books #memoir #creativenonfiction
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Thank you to Sourcebooks CEO Dominique Raccah for chairing the 2025 Poets & Writers Gala! It is our most important annual fundraising event; proceeds help P&W expand access to information about publishing and connect writers from all backgrounds with information, opportunities, and community. To join us in celebrating and supporting writers on March 24, visit pw.org/gala. #PWGALA
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We're #hiring! Poets & Writers seeks an Online Community Coordinator to facilitate a new platform where writers will forge connections and to oversee other key aspects of our website. The ideal candidate is passionate about writers and the literary community. They will help writers connect and engage on the platform; run a variety of online meetings and forums to assist writers in making connections, managing effective groups, sharing best practices, and more; and will uphold community standards that reflect P&W’s values and make it a welcoming, productive space for all writers. The qualifications we are looking for include: > Experience in online writing communities. > Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills. > Understanding of engaging interactive environments. > Familiarity with the literary landscape. > Keen cultural competency. This is a full-time job in our NYC office. Salary $50-55K. Details and application instructions at https://lnkd.in/gmub9pkz.