Since 1987, Poets & Writers Magazine has been a trusted companion to writers who take their vocation seriously. Within its pages, our readers find provocative essays on the literary life, practical guidance for getting published and pursuing writing careers, in-depth profiles of poets, fiction writers, and writers of creative nonfiction, and conversation among fellow professionals.
In addition, Poets & Writers Magazine provides the most comprehensive listing of literary grants and awards, deadlines, and prizewinners available in print. With a readership of over 100,000 nationwide, Poets & Writers Magazine is published by the nonprofit organization Poets & Writers, Inc. Those interested in writing for the magazine should read our submission guidelines.
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Awards
2014 Eddie Award for Magazine Editorial Excellence
Gold Medal, Business to Business, Media/Entertainment/Publishing, Full Issue
2014 Eddie Award for Magazine Editorial Excellence
Honorable Mention, Business to Business, Media/Entertainment/Publishing, Full Issue
2012 Eddie Award for Magazine Editorial Excellence
Bronze Medal, Business to Business, Media/Entertainment/Publishing, Full Issue
2011 Eddie Award for Magazine Editorial Excellence
Bronze Medal, Business to Business, Media/Entertainment/Publishing, Full Issue
2010 Eddie Award for Magazine Editorial Excellence
Gold Medal, Business to Business, Media/Entertainment/Publishing, Full Issue
2010 Independent Press Award for arts coverage
Nominee
2009 Eddie Award for Magazine Editorial Excellence
Silver Medal, Best Single Issue, association/nonprofit
2008 Eddie Award for Magazine Editorial Excellence
Bronze Medal, Best Single Issue, association/nonprofit
2004 Ozzie Award for Magazine Design Excellence
Silver Medal, Best Overall Design, nonprofit/institutional
2002 Ozzie Award for Magazine Design Excellence
Silver Medal, Best Overall Design, trade magazines over 35,000 circulation
2001 Utne Reader Alternative Press Award
Nominee
2001 Folio: Editorial Excellence Award
Silver Award Winner, Publishing/Journalism
2000 Folio: Editorial Excellence Award
Gold Award Winner, Publishing/Journalism
1999 Ozzie Award for Magazine Design Excellence
Silver Medal, Best Overall Design, trade magazines over 35,000 circulation
Praise
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"Poets & Writers, the magazine that does for America's literary writing scene approximately what Variety does for showbiz." —Radcliffe Quarterly
Poets & Writers Magazine is "a delight for writers and readers alike." —Library Journal
"Poets & Writers Magazine is the single most important document I read in the field of creative writing. I am always educated and informed by what is contained within it." —Cynthia A. Gehrig, president, Jerome Foundation