Department of Writing, Literature & Publishing

Department of Writing, Literature & Publishing News

The latest faculty, staff, and student news in the Department of Writing, Literature & Publishing. For the latest College news and upcoming events, visit the News & Events section.

Asim's book nominated for NAACP best fiction prize

Jabari Asim, associate professor of Writing, Literature and Publishing, has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Best Fictional Work for his book A Taste of Honey
Reiken named finalist for 2010 LA Times fiction prize

Writing, Literature and Publishing associate professor Frederick “Rick” Reiken has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Los Angeles Times Book Prize competition.
Seglin among 2010's Top 100 Thought Leaders

Seglin was grateful to receive this recognition. The recipients ranged from authors and consultants to researchers, academics, and leaders of the public and private sectors.
Screenwriter Stacy McKee's Emerson Experience

We recently caught up with writer and producer Stacy McKee, MFA ’99 for our series we are calling “The Emerson Experience.”
Annual Alice Hoffman Prize for Fiction Writers

Ploughshares announces the establishment of the Alice Hoffman Prize for Fiction.
WLP Prof. Seglin speaks on Ohio radio program

Emerson Writing, Literature and Publishing Associate Professor Jeffrey Seglin was called upon to comment on a tragic event that made news in Columbus, Ohio.
Ploughshares contributors share NYT Book Review acclaim

The New York Times’ Sunday Book Review section was recently dominated by writers connected to Emerson’s Ploughshares literary magazine.
WLP Department names new interim chair

Associate Professor William Donoghue has taken the helm in the Department of Writing, Literature and Publishing, said Daniel Tobin, Interim Dean of the School of the Arts.