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April 17, 2020 Adirondack Center for Writing Featured Writing

First Snowflakes in Autumn-Early 70’s by Gary N. Lee

I was the Forest Ranger for the Moose River Recreation Area which was a popular Big Game Hunting spot. The season for Deer and Bear opened on the 25th of … Continue reading First Snowflakes in Autumn-Early 70’s by Gary N. Lee

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

June 6, 2018May 16, 2018 Adirondack Center for Writing Prompts

Your weekly writing prompt #welcometowordcountry

How do you know someone loves you, even if they don't say it? What does it feel/taste/sound like? Write 250 words about it.

May 30, 2018May 16, 2018 Adirondack Center for Writing Prompts

Your weekly writing prompt #welcometowordcountry

If you had to escort a visitor from outer space for a 30-minute tour of your community, where would you begin and end?

May 16, 2018May 16, 2018 Adirondack Center for Writing Prompts

Your weekly writing prompt #welcometowordcountry

Invent a monster and describe it. Tell where it lives, what it eats, and what it does. Who does it love, can it love? How does it perish, can it … Continue reading Your weekly writing prompt #welcometowordcountry

January 3, 2018 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Resources

“Essay Associated” and “The Promise of a Good Story” start Jan 15

Start off the new year right! We're offering two sessions of classes for our online students to kick of the new year in the genre of their choice. More info … Continue reading “Essay Associated” and “The Promise of a Good Story” start Jan 15

November 26, 2017November 20, 2017 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Resources

A&U seeks poetry submissions

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.