• Friday Night Writes

    A free, monthly, drop-in writing session open to all. We know how it goes. The week gets busy, so your writing time gets pushed to the weekend. Then, the weekend gets away from you—and suddenly it’s Monday again. That’s why we’re kicking off each first Friday with a happy hour of writing here at ACW … Continue reading Friday Night Writes

    Free
  • SOS: Where Can I Publish This?

    Adirondack Center for Writing 15 BROADWAY SL, Saranac Lake, New York

    Join Lauren McGovern for a casual and collaborative discussion to help writers share resources and find prospective homes for their work. This event is part of Friday Night Writes, a free, drop-in writing session at ACW from 3 to 7 PM.

    Free
  • Howl Grand Slam

    Harrietstown Town Hall 39 Main Street, Saranac Lake, New York

    Harrietstown Town Hall - 39 Main Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 Tickets: $10 donation to be split between ACW & NCPR **Tickets will be available at the door. Pre-sale has closed.** The Howl Grand Slam brings together ten winning storytellers from previous Howl Story Slams held over the last three years in bars all over … Continue reading Howl Grand Slam

  • Friday Night Writes + How to Get a Literary Agent (and Why)

    Adirondack Center for Writing 15 BROADWAY SL, Saranac Lake, New York

    Friday Night Writes is our casual monthly writing happy-hour (3-7 PM). February's guest writer talk (6 PM) will be about the process of getting a literary agent with author and literary agent, Justin Brouckaert of Aevitas Creative Management.

  • How to Write a Short, Compelling Essay With Shir Filler

    Virtual (Zoom Meeting)

    Learn the fundamentals of planning, structuring, and writing an effective essay with this online, free, 90 minute workshop taught by writer and NCCC professor, Shir Filler on May 23 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Participants will come away with an understanding of what makes a work of nonfiction powerful as well as a toolkit of ideas to improve narrative structure, engage readers, and hone their voice.

    Free
  • How I Revise: Fiction with Michelle Ross

    Drafting a story takes creativity, but revising it often requires vision, risk, and guidance. Take your writing to the next level with the help of author Michelle Ross, and get your stories in their best shape before you send them out.

    $75
  • How I Revise: Nonfiction with Athena Dixon

    Drafting an essay takes creativity, but revising it often requires vision, risk, and guidance. Take your writing to the next level with the help of author Athena Dixon, and get your stories in their best shape before you send them out.