Russell Banks was one of our greatest American authors, so you’d think I’d remember the first time I met him. But, the truth is I don’t. What I remember is … Continue reading Sharing Space with Russell Banks by Nathalie ThillÂ
Writer Websites 101
Guest post by ACW Visiting Writer Erin Dorney In addition to building and maintaining my own author website for seven years, I have helped grocery stores, music festivals, nonprofit nature … Continue reading Writer Websites 101
Introducing Russell Banks by Tyler Barton
As I explain in the following introduction to the reading we hosted for Russell Banks at ACW in September 2021, Russell Banks has long been a guiding influence on me … Continue reading Introducing Russell Banks by Tyler Barton
Creative Aging writing workshops for Plattsburgh’s Lake Forest Senior Living Community
"Writing crystallizes a life, distills a person’s life story." - Marita, workshop participant This fall, we partnered with Lake Forest Senior Living Community in Plattsburgh to bring an 8-week writing … Continue reading Creative Aging writing workshops for Plattsburgh’s Lake Forest Senior Living Community
ACW bring “Wild Words” workshops to over 250 AuSable Valley students
To spread the word about Wild Words: an Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology, ACW visited over 250 students at AuSable Valley Central School. Our communication manager Tyler Barton and intern Maggie … Continue reading ACW bring “Wild Words” workshops to over 250 AuSable Valley students
My first year at ACW (in 2 minutes) by Tyler Barton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfc5EajX9-o Tyler here, sharing a fun video that tells the story of my first year at Adirondack Center for Writing (in TWO minutes). Okay, it's closer to three minutes, but … Continue reading My first year at ACW (in 2 minutes) by Tyler Barton
Students tell a story in 100 words
Congratulations to Eric Bennett's sophomores and the winners of the Saranac Lake Central High School & ACW 100-Word Story Contest! We awarded Heaven LaFever (right), Jenn Audlin (middle), and Wyatt … Continue reading Students tell a story in 100 words
Recap: 2022 High School Writing Retreat
ACW's 18th annual High School Writing Retreat kicked off this past October at Paul Smith's College. We welcomed over one hundred students from ten different North Country high schools (and homeschools) for two days of poetry performances, workshops, and collaborations.
Survey: We Want to Hear From You
For over 20 years, the Adirondack Center for Writing has been serving communities throughout the entire Adirondack Park. Even if you’re not sure what we do, or have never participated … Continue reading Survey: We Want to Hear From You