In erasure poetry, also known as blackout poetry, the poet takes an existing text and erases, blacks out, or obscures a large portion of the text, creating a wholly new work from what remains. (from Poets.org) Learn to make a poem without writing a single word! Using nature texts and found objects, Visiting Writer Erin Dorney will … Continue reading Erasure + Nature Writing workshop
ACW believes in highlighting the talent of authors who live, write, and work here. At the first annual Kickass Writers Festival, we’re featuring a line-up of regional authors we know you’ll love. And we’re doing it at the brand new stage inside The Garagery at Grizle T’s (behind 53 Main St, Saranac Lake). On Saturday, August … Continue reading North Country Author Showcase
On Saturday, 8/20 ACW will present mountaineer, entrepreneur, and humanitarian, SILVIA VASQUEZ-LAVADO, the first Peruvian woman to climb Mt. Everest, and the first openly gay woman to climb The Seven Summits (the highest mountains on each of the 7 continents). Her debut memoir, IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOUNTAIN (Henry Holt, 2022) tells the story … Continue reading Silvia Vasquez-Lavado at SL High School
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
Tuesday, September 13 at 7:00pm at Bolton Landing Brewing Co What is a story slam? It’s a live, spirited storytelling competition. Storytellers (anyone can sign up!) take the stage to tell a true story in under 5 minutes. Judges score the stories, and at the end of the night, a winner is announced. All winners … Continue reading HOWL Story Slam – Bolton Landing Brewing Co. – CANCELLED
An open mic with featured North Country writers. Where can you discover new North Country writers and also share some work of your own? BarkReaders takes place every other month here at ACW in Saranac Lake, NY. Each reading will include an open mic and feature a North Country author presenting a recent book publication. … Continue reading BarkReaders: Christopher Locke
Stop by during ArtWalk and design your own banned book cover to be added to our window display for Banned Books Week! Free, all supplies provided. We'll also have regional authors here selling books to passersby. If you'd like to sell books during Third Thursday ArtWalk, sign up for free here.
Join us this season for Howl Story Slam! Our 2022 theme is ALL IN A DAY'S WORK. ACW & NCPR are bringing you story slams all summer and fall. Entry is $5-10 (Pay What You Can)Wednesday, Oct 12, 7PM, we're coming to Raquette River Brewing in Tupper Lake, NY (11 Balsam St #2, Tupper Lake, … Continue reading HOWL Story Slam – Raquette River Brewing (Tupper Lake, NY)
Three incredible poets, two unforgettable days at Paul Smith’s College, and hundreds of inspired students On October 27 - 28 (Thursday + Friday), the Adirondack Center for Writing will present the 18th annual High School Writing Retreat at Paul Smith’s College. Students will enjoy poetry performances and learn to supercharge their writing with workshop … Continue reading High School Writing Retreat (Fall 2022)
Witness three unforgettable performances at 15 Broadway in Saranac Lake on Thursday, October 27 at 7PM. ACW will present spoken word poets Jon Sands, Karl Michael Iglesias, and Felicia Cade. This is a reading for poetry that is not only powerful on the page, but a marvel to hear on the mic. Don't miss this … Continue reading Poetry on Broadway: Jon Sands, Karl Michael Iglesias, Felicia Cade
Do you love to write? Do you think maybe you might? Are you looking for inspiration and community to motivate you to finish your book or graphic novel? At the Adirondack Center for Writing's 90 minute drop in workshop at Goff Nelson Library in Tupper Lake, instructor and author Tyler Barton will introduce participants to … Continue reading Teens: Get Writing & Stay Writing
Are you looking to express yourself through writing? Is it something you want to get back into? Do you need motivation and accountability to stay with it? At the Adirondack Center for Writing's 60-minute drop-in workshop at Goff Nelson Library in Tupper Lake, instructor and published author Tyler Barton will introduce participants to tools, resources, … Continue reading Adults: Get Writing & Stay Writing
