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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 October each year back then and hundreds of vehicles came into the area for that opening day, plus lots of others had set up tent … 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 Saranac Lake. True stories, told locally. Ticket sales open at 5:30pm at the door. $10 event charge. We are planning to sell out, so if you … 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 perish?

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 [here]. Session 1: Jan 15-Feb 19 Essay Associated: Experiments in Creative Nonfiction with Jessica Hendry Nelson The Promise of a Good Story: Writing Middle Grade … 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

REASON NO. 1 TO APPLY

to the Anne LaBastille Memorial Writers Residency: “What really stands out for me about this residency was how, from the very first moments of the residency on, we were invited into an experience of ease, play and kindness. It wasn’t that the act of writing wasn’t taken seriously, it was. But the sense of acceptance and warmth I felt made me feel so welcomed and free. And I think this had a real effect on my writing. I took my time with what I wrote, really listened to it, took risks” – 🖌 Fay, 2019 Alumnus

ACW FAMILY NEWS:

📍George Drew has just released a new book of poetry, Drumming Armageddon.

📍Rick Henry‘s forthcoming book from Finishing Line Press, Colleen’s Count is available for pre-order. 50% of the royalties will be donated to the Saint Lawrence County SPCA in Ogdensburg.

📍The Eric Hoffer Book Awards has selected Samuel Dean‘s book: An Untamed Sea story as a 2020 finalist for the Mystery/Crime category. Book is available from local sellers in Saranac Lake and in Lake Placid.

📍Linda Marshall has published a new book “Saving the Countryside: The Story of Beatrix Potter and Peter Rabbit” from Little Bee Books.

📍Candy J Cooper has a released a new book, “Poisoned Water” from Bloomsbury.

📍Marilyn McCabe has published a new chapbook, “Being Many Seeds”. Watch her videopoem here

📍Eudora Watson has published a new flash fiction piece, “On Going Into the World, Instructions for a Bookworm”