Join us at Hex & Hop Brewing in Bloomingdale for an opportunity for queer readers and writers to read, write, and connect! 5-6pm: Reading & Writing6-7pm: Open Mic Plus, you … Continue reading Queer Lit Night + Open Mic
A two-hour writing and revision workshop with Marilyn McCabe Do you ever stare at the blank page and not know where to begin? Or maybe you’ve written something and it’s … Continue reading Always With the Questions: Writing + Revision Games
The Hyde Collection and the ACW are thrilled to collaborate again this year for a Celebration of Words & Works by regional high school students. Students featured in ACW Wild Words publication and The Hyde Collection’s 35th Annual High School Juried Show will present work during this event.
The Howl Story Slam is back for its TENTH season! This year, we'll start with the theme “Whats My Line?” Stories of lines crossed, being on the right or wrong side, lifelines, standing in line, line in the sand, lines in a performance, or any kind of line! What’s your Line? Sign up and take … Continue reading Howl Story Slam at Upper Jay Art Center
5-6:30PM: Workshop7PM: Reading & Talk w/ Kate ACW & The Adirondack Folk School Present a workshop with Kate Fagan, The Debut Novel: From Idea to Publication, followed by a reading. There's no right way to do it - as we've all heard - but there are certain concepts (developmental draft) and junction points (first feedback!) that … Continue reading Workshop & Reading with Kate Fagan
Join us to celebrate the launch of the 2026 Wild Words Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology. The book launch will feature readings by teen writers from all over the North Country. This event is from 2-4 PM at the Harrietstown Town Hall in Saranac Lake. This event is free and all are welcome. The 2026 and … Continue reading 2026 Wild Words Book Launch
Join us at Hotel Saranac (NOTE: the venue change just for this month!) for our May Queer Lit Night. The theme is QUEER PROM and we're so excited to offer reading & writing in the Great Hall and dancing in the Ballroom. Prom-attire is welcome! Participate on your own level. When you arrive, you'll get … Continue reading Queer Lit Night – Queer Prom
The Howl Story Slam is back for its TENTH season! This year, we'll start with the theme “Whats My Line?” Stories of lines crossed, being on the right or wrong side, lifelines, standing in line, line in the sand, lines in a performance, or any kind of line! What’s your Line? Sign up and take … Continue reading Howl Story Slam at Smoke Signals
On June 5 + 6, 2026, the Adirondack Center for Writing will present our third Kickass Writers Festival, featuring writers, poets, comedians, and other kickass creatives. The festival will take place across various locations all over Saranac Lake and will include readings, workshops, talks, publishing programs, special performances, a book fair, speed dating, and more! The … Continue reading Kickass Writers Festival
We’re starting the festival with a bang, featuring readings by wildly imaginative Kevin Wilson and the legendary Mahogany L. Browne. Plus, stay after the readings for a book signing with both authors. This event is free and open to all! See all of the free Kickass events at adirondackcenterforwriting.org/register-kickass
Adirondack writers kick ass too! We’ve selected a line-up of emerging and established authors from across the North Country including Robin Caudell, David Fadden, Marilyn McCabe, Craig Milewski, Curt Stager, Steve Stern, and Matt Witten. Join us in the Cantwell Room at the Saranac Lake Free Library from 2:30-4pm on Saturday, June 6. Learn more … Continue reading Kickass Regional Author Showcase
We already sold out so we’re moving to a bigger venue — the Harrietstown Town Hall. If you’ve read and loved Braiding Sweetgrass, then you have to come to the Kickass Keynote to hear from Robin in person.Join us for the Kickass Keynote on Saturday, June 6, at 5:30 PM at the Harrietstown Town Hall … Continue reading Kickass Keynote with Robin Wall Kimmerer
