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Poets & Writers, Inc. is the primary source of information, support, and guidance for creative writers. Founded in 1970, it is the nation's largest nonprofit literary organization serving poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers. Our national office is located in New York City. Our California branch office is based in Los Angeles.

Poets & Writers, Inc. offers four annual prizes and awards to writers to acknowledge previous accomplishments and encourage future efforts:

Jackson Poetry Prize
For exceptional talent deserving of greater acclaim
Maureen Egen Writers Exchange Award
Which introduces promising writers and poets to New York City's literary community
California Writers Exchange Award
Which introduces promising California writers and poets to New York City's literary community
Barnes & Noble Writers for Writers Award
Honoring writers who have generously supported their literary colleagues
Amy Award
For young women poets in the New York metropolitan area

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