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

A Storytelling Workshop for Everyone with Nathalie Thill

Location: Adirondack Center for Writing - 15 Broadway, Saranac LakeCost: Free (donations encouraged) During this month's drop in workshop, Nathalie Thill will teach a 90 minute workshop on oral storytelling. Participants will learn how to tell the best story they can and perhaps get ready to share it at the next Howl. Amateurs and seasoned … Continue reading A Storytelling Workshop for Everyone with Nathalie Thill

Free

Tri-Lakes Pride: Open Mic Reading

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

An open mic (welcome to all) to help celebrate the Tri-Lakes Pride Festival.

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.

Cut-Up Poetry Workshop @ Strand Center for the Arts

Strand Center for the Arts 23 Brinkerhoff St, Plattsburgh, New York, United States

This workshop takes place at the Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh, and registrations must be made through their website.

Profile Writing with Annie Stoltie

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

In this 90-min workshop, Annie Stoltie (editor in chief of Adirondack Life) will teach participants how to approach a "profile" for magazine writing.

$15

2023 High School Writing Retreat

Register your school group for our free, two-day writing workshop for students in grades 9 - 12. Students from all over the North Country will study creative writing, performance, and collaboration with three renowned performance poets visiting from New York City.

Poetry on Broadway

Three electrifying performances by award-winning poets, Jon Sands, Roya Marsh, and José Olivarez at ACW (15 Broadway, Saranac Lake, NY). Books will be for sale, and a book-signing will follow the performances.