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Dog Writers Association of America is the most recognized professional writing association devoted to dogs.

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Writing & Competition Opportunities For Kids Under 18

DWAA’s newest program that encourages writers 18 and under to submit their stories about dogs for publishing and entries for an annual writing competition.

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A Work In Progress

Spotlight on DWAA 2020 Event Pet Photographer

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7 hours ago
Awe, this Orangutan has caught on what needs to be done. Good job!!

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7 hours ago
Smile, it's Friday!! What are your #weekend plans?!

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1 day ago
A dog is a girl's best friend, I think this 4-yr old and her parents agree. Thank heavens for a happy ending.

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1 day ago
It's Thursday, one more day!!

#Thursday #AloneTogether #DWAA #Dogwriters #dogbloggers #writers #Bloggers #dogs #Fridayeve #onemoreday https://t.co/YEqyl5jnv2

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1 day ago
Wahoo, another good story as every animal in a Colorado Shelter is Adopted.

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Dog Writers Association of America6 hours ago

Interesting feature story in this week’s “Newsweek” magazine, on the rise of remote workers, do you think this trend will continue?

The coronavirus will change how we work forever

As the coronavirus pandemic continues more companies are sending employees home to work. Is it a passing phase—or a fundamental change in the way we do our jobs?

newsweek.com

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Dog Writers Association of America6 hours ago

Happy 86th birthday to the humanitarian Jane Goodall, and watch this trailer of her work!

Good News Network

You may or may not need a tissue for this 😭😍🐵

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Dog Writers Association of America1 day ago

FYI—

AP Stylebook

AP Stylebook editors have made hundreds of changes in recent years. Some are high profile, many are not. Are you using the latest AP style guidance? http://apne.ws/DHCM4Ln

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Dog Writers Association of America2 days ago

In these days of social isolation, fortunately therapy dog teams are modifying their visits, read about the creative changes in former DWAA president Jen Reeder’s article—

Therapy dogs spread cheer through virtual volunteering

Face-to-face visits aren’t possible during social distancing, so handlers are finding creative ways to stay connected.

today.com

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Dog Writers Association of America2 days ago

We present a guest post by long-time DWAA member Kate Kuligowski. From time to time, the DWAA blog features guest blog posts from our Members-in-Good-Standing. If any of our members have a relevant guest post you'd like us to consider, please send us a Direct Message with your inquiry. Thank you. Stay well.