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November 26, 2018November 26, 2018 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Local Opportunities, Readings & Performances, Resources

Howl Grand Story Slam is back

Don’t miss the great story showdown! Join us as regional winners compete with true, personal stories at the Howl GRAND Story Slam on Dec 1st, 7pm at Pendragon Theatre in … Continue reading Howl Grand Story Slam is back

September 24, 2018September 4, 2018 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Local Opportunities, Readings & Performances

A Reading by Resident Writers

The resident writers at the Anne LaBastille Writers Residency will read from their current writing projects at the gorgeous Lodge at Twitchell Lake. This event is free and open to … Continue reading A Reading by Resident Writers

September 4, 2018September 4, 2018 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Local Opportunities, Readings & Performances

Story Studio @ Otis Mtn Get Down

Otis Mountain Get Down Story Studio — Adirondack Center for Writing We all have stories to tell. Learn how to tell them in a way that captures the ears and eyes of … Continue reading Story Studio @ Otis Mtn Get Down

May 28, 2018May 23, 2018 Adirondack Center for Writing Local Opportunities, Resources

New Event Alert! ACW Mini Book Fairs

Calling all local writers with work to sell. Saranac Lake Art Walks showcase visual, performing, and literary arts throughout the summer, every third Thursday. We have long been the representative for … Continue reading New Event Alert! ACW Mini Book Fairs

THIS WEEK’S WRITING PROMPT

In Second Place, the recent novel by Rachel Cusk, a woman opens her guest house (“The Second Place”) to an artist for three months, hoping he’ll find a connection between her home and his work. What actually happens is much more confusing and unsettling.

Try writing about a memorable house-guest you’ve had at some point in your life, whether it’s your ex-pat uncle who visited once when you were nine or a visit from an old friend that sparked a new adventure. Remember, fiction is your friend (especially if you’ve got a house-guest story that caused, as the guest in Cusk’s novel did, substantial turmoil).

S ubmit your response by Sunday, August 15, 2022. All creative writing responses will be shared on @adkctr4writing and adirondackcenterforwriting.org. Note: You are expected to edit your own submission before sending it.