Charles Watts will read from his new book of poems, The Current Above, with an open mic to follow. "I started writing the material for The Current Above at the beginning of COVID. A year later, I was diagnosed with cancer. For the last four years, I have concentrated on a re-evaluation of the things in life that … Continue reading “The Current Above” with Charles Watts + Open mic
The Howl Season 9 is heading to Otto's Abode in Wanakena! The theme is “Kitchen Confidential.” We’re talking culinary catastrophes, the questionable things you’ve seen in a restaurant kitchen, the joy of a perfectly cooked meal, the secret family ingredient, or anything else cooking related. Think you’ve got a story to share? Sign up on … Continue reading Howl Story Slam at Otto’s Abode
Taught in two 90-minute classes with Marion Roach Smith, this interactive event will give you the tools to get writing immediately. This is for those who want to learn the … Continue reading Memoirama: Everything You Need To Write Memoir (2-part online class)
You Voted and We Listened! Thanks to the astounding number of people who voted on where we should hold our ACW Meet-ups this summer! Plattsburgh, Potsdam, Glens Falls, Saranac Lake, and Elizabethtown received the most votes and/or were the most central town to the most votes, so if you live near any of these communities, we are … Continue reading ACW Meet-up in Elizabethtown
For Grades 5-8 Story Publishing Camp gives young writers the opportunity to explore their writing and storytelling skills through the process of creating an original book. Each day of camp will offer daily lessons on the main elements of fiction, including writing compelling narratives and developing characters; group discussion time; and plenty of creative writing … Continue reading Story Publishing Camp: Myths & Other Genres
The Howl Season 9 is heading to The Mill in Westport! The theme is “Go Your Own Way” — stories of roads less taken, independence, dancing to your own tune, or just plan old getting lost. Think you’ve got a story to share? Sign up on the night and take the stage for five minutes of storytelling glory. Don’t … Continue reading Howl Story Slam at The Mill
Join Natalli at the Adirondack Center For Writing for an evening of gentle yoga and journaling. Together, we’ll clear and ground our energy through breathwork and movement, allowing us to connect more deeply with ourselves and write from an open heart as we move into guided journaling. No writing experience is needed to participate! While previous … Continue reading The Creative Flow: A Yoga & Writing Workshop with Natalli Amato
The Howl Season 9 is heading to 1844 House in Potsdam! The theme is “Go Your Own Way” — stories of roads less taken, independence, dancing to your own tune, or just plan old getting lost. Think you’ve got a story to share? Sign up on the night and take the stage for five minutes of storytelling glory. Don’t … Continue reading Howl Story Slam at 1844 House
Writer and dramaturg Lauren Whitehead will perform readings and songs that demonstrate how musicality and rhythm give power to the spoken word. Lauren Whitehead is an Assistant Arts Professor at Tisch Drama. She is a writer, performer, and dramaturg, and writes in several forms including poetry, nonfiction, adaptations, and drama. Whitehead adapted Ta-Nehisi Coates’ award … Continue reading The Sound Of What You Say
Whether you've taken this workshop before or not, you will find something new to learn and write about! What I Want You to Know: A Legacy Writing Workshopwith poet Marilyn McCabeAdults age 55+Heaven Hill Farm: 304 Bear Cub Rd, Lake Placid, NY 129468 weeks: Tuesdays, Oct 7 - Nov 25, from 10:00am - noon There … Continue reading 8-week Legacy Writing Workshop
The Howl Season 9 is heading to the Waterhole in Saranac Lake. The theme is “Go Your Own Way” — stories of roads less taken, independence, dancing to your own tune, or just plan old getting lost. Think you’ve got a story to share? Sign up on the night and take the stage for five minutes of storytelling glory. … Continue reading Howl Story Slam at the Waterhole
A Workshop for All Creative Practices with Zoë Ruiz This process-oriented workshop focuses on two common creative blocks and offers practical solutions to overcome them, inspired by mindfulness, intersectional thought, and psychology. Through gentle guidance and collaborative exploration, participants will discover personalized strategies to reignite their creative practice. The workshop will include dedicated time for … Continue reading How to Start Writing Again
