Author and Orator Frederick Douglass to be Honored in New Special Exhibit at American Writers Museum

(CHICAGO- May 31, 2018) – “Agitate! Agitate! Agitate!” is a quote from activist Frederick Douglass who was [...]

AWM Story of the Week

Every week, the AWM is excited to bring you stories written by our visitors in [...]

AWM Story of the Week

Every week, the AWM is excited to bring you stories written by our visitors in [...]

Short and Sweet: The American Short Story

American writers of short stories used to be regarded as less prominent than novelists. In [...]

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AWM Story of the Week

Every week, the AWM is excited to bring you stories written by our visitors in [...]

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AWM Story of the Week: National Cancer Survivors Day

Every week, the AWM is excited to bring you stories written by our visitors in [...]

John Cheever and the Loneliness of Suburbia

John Cheever, America’s foremost documentarian on the lifeless routines and endless yard maintenance of suburbia, [...]

AWM Story of the Week

Every week, the AWM is excited to bring you stories written by our visitors in [...]

In Their Own Words: Ana Simo

Ana Simo is the author of a dozen plays, a short feature film, and countless articles. [...]

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AWM Story of the Week

Every week, the AWM is excited to bring you stories written by our visitors in [...]