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Alan Ackmann on February 2nd, 2009

I just got back from AWP (okay, back is a strong word considering it was located here in Chicago) and it was just as energizing, intimidating, desperate, and comforting as usual.  I’ll post specific responses to panels and whatnot over the next few days, but here’s a reflective tidbit to get you started: Peggy Shumaker [...]

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Alan Ackmann on March 25th, 2008

After a lengthy hiatus, owing mostly to end of the term papers it is time for an update from the now month-past AWP convention in New York City.  First of all, New York wasn’t nearly the daunting experience I expected—and while my Brooklyn host assured me that there was indeed a scam around every corner, [...]

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Alan Ackmann on January 26th, 2008

In just under one week my wife and I will be heading to New York for the annual AWP convention.  As you might imagine, this is the source of two very distinct types of anxiety. The first type, as anyone who has ever been there can attest, is the anxiety over going to New York [...]

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