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May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 Adirondack Center for Writing Featured Writing, Prompts

The Sounds of Silence by Lourdes Santiago

This may be a title song by Simon and Garfunkel, but to me it is my writing Mantra.  I’m a morning person. “Early to bed and early to rise,” that’s … Continue reading The Sounds of Silence by Lourdes Santiago

May 29, 2023May 30, 2023 Adirondack Center for Writing Prompts

Soundtracks by Isabelle Bohl

“Swing low, sweet chariot…” Chris begins his daily practice up in the loft while I claim our one and only table downstairs and begin to write, humming. He continues to … Continue reading Soundtracks by Isabelle Bohl

April 13, 2023June 1, 2023 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Local Opportunities, Resources

Essay Contest: “My Dreams for My Community”

Adirondack Center for Writing and Adirondack Voters for Change are proud to announce a new regional essay writing contest: My Dreams for My Community. The contest offers winners cash prizes totaling $1,400 for a five-page essay on the topics of community and change. Submissions are open now until June 15, 2023.

February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Events, Local Opportunities, Resources

5 Tips: Wild Words Submission Advice

Wild Words: Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology is a new publication of the Adirondack Center for Writing, created to give teens a venue to publish their original creative writing. Any teen … Continue reading 5 Tips: Wild Words Submission Advice

mural of a pencil that says love to learn
January 13, 2023January 26, 2023 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Resources

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

September 2, 2021September 3, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Local Opportunities

ACW Finds a Home

At last, a home for all readers, writers, and storytellers in the Adirondacks A place for conversation and discoveryCozy spaces for reading and writing in the company of fellow lovers … Continue reading ACW Finds a Home

May 25, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Local Opportunities, Resources

Call for Submissions: Hindsight

Hindsight is a collection of stories about 2020, written by people just like you. We’re seeking nonfiction stories from people around the world that capture what it was like to … Continue reading Call for Submissions: Hindsight

May 21, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Local Opportunities

AnchorCon coming in August!

Clayton Rotary announces new event in Clayton NY! AnchorCon coming in August!  A multi fandom ComiCon convention is coming to the Cerow Arena on August 20, 21, 22, 2021! ‘Autobots, … Continue reading AnchorCon coming in August!

April 29, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Local Opportunities

Wild Ideas | Online Event, Presented by ACW + Adirondack Explorer

Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 7:00pm ETFree! Just make sure to register in advance Hear about the wild ideas that became “A Wild Idea: How the Environmental Movement Tamed the … Continue reading Wild Ideas | Online Event, Presented by ACW + Adirondack Explorer

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Weekly Writing Prompt:

Do you listen to music when you write?

Is it instrumental? Is it classical? Is it thumping club bangers? Write about the soundtrack that inspires your writing life. And, if you don’t listen to music, describe the sounds you do hear when writing.

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