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July 30, 2019 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements

New Yorker Cartoonist, Writer will come to Lake Placid Public Library

New York Times writer and cartoonist Bob Eckstein will give a fun and humorous presentation on August 6th at the Lake Placid Library. He'll discuss his New Yorker cartoons and the history of the snowman. After travelling the world for seven years trying to solve the mystery of who made the first snowman resulted in being the … Continue reading New Yorker Cartoonist, Writer will come to Lake Placid Public Library

July 11, 2019 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Local Opportunities

Alan Robert Proctor book signing event for “Adirondack Summer, 1969”

Alan Robert Proctor will be signing his book Adirondack Summer, 1969 at The Bookstore Plus in Lake Placid, Friday, July 12th from 1-3pm and on Sunday at Adirondack Reader in Inlet 1-3pm. Alan Robert Proctor’s historical novel, Adirondack Summer, 1969, is now available from the author, Westphalia Press, Amazon or Kindle. For nearly two decades, … Continue reading Alan Robert Proctor book signing event for “Adirondack Summer, 1969”

June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Local Opportunities

Two author events coming up at The Bookstore Plus

The Bookstore Plus Hosts Author Signing Event with Ted Comstock and Chris Woodward on Friday, July 5th, 2018, from 3:00-5:00 PM. Join The Bookstore Plus for an exciting book event! Ted and Chris will be at The Bookstore Plus to autograph copies of their book "The Adirondack Guideboat". They will be in the store to … Continue reading Two author events coming up at The Bookstore Plus

June 30, 2018June 25, 2018 Adirondack Center for Writing Local Opportunities

The Bookstore Plus Hosts Scholastic Summer Reading Road Trip

July 9th, 10AM-12PM, at Mid's Park! 2445 Main St, Lake Placid, NY 12946 Join Scholastic on the ultimate reading road trip as they tour the country with our favorite authors, illustrators, and characters! This July, Scholastic Summer Reading Road Trip 2018 is partnering with bookstores and libraries in communities nationwide, hosting reading festivals for families with … Continue reading The Bookstore Plus Hosts Scholastic Summer Reading Road Trip

June 25, 2018June 18, 2018 Adirondack Center for Writing Local Opportunities

The Bookstore Plus Hosts July Book Club | Video Chat with Author Adam Weymouth

The Bookstore Plus Hosts July Book Club | Video Chat with Author Adam Weymouth On the first Tuesday of every month, The Bookstore Plus hosts a unique Book Club experience where readers have the opportunity to discuss the book club pick with the author via video chat! July 3rd, 2018, at 7:00 pm the author, … Continue reading The Bookstore Plus Hosts July Book Club | Video Chat with Author Adam Weymouth

June 22, 2018June 19, 2018 Adirondack Center for Writing Local Opportunities

Find Waldo in Lake Placid

Iconic children’s book character continues to create summertime fun to support the shop local movement 06/21/18 — Where’s Waldo? In Lake Placid of course! The iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting twenty-five local businesses throughout our community this July. Find Waldo Local is a great summer vacation activity … Continue reading Find Waldo in Lake Placid

OPEN HOURS AT ACW

MON – FRI | 3 – 5 PM
15 Broadway, Saranac Lake

If you’ve been meaning to make your writing life a part of your daily life, ACW Open Hours is here for you. For just $5 you can use our space to work, unwind, or meet other readers and writers in our community. Get 12 passes for $50 or a single day pass for $5.

Want to purchase passes for someone else? Pay-it-Forward by emailing us at info@adirondackcenterforwriting.org.

Space is limited to give each visitor room to socially distance.

THIS WEEK’S WRITING PROMPT

“A group of first responders is a valiance. A group of peaceful protestors is a dream. A group of special education teachers is a transcendence. A group of neonatal ICU nurses is a divinity. A group of hospice workers, a grace.”
– Kathy Fish

Taking a cue from Kathy Fish’s “Collective Noun for Humans in the Wild,” try writing about an ineffable emotion, such as grief, using a pattern to structure your piece.

S ubmit your response by Sunday, May 22, 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.

Note: You are expected to edit your own submission before sending it.