Writing What You Don't Know: A Generative Workshop with Kim Addonizio (via Zoom)
The old advice, "Write what you know," is useful--but limited. If we know too much about what we want to say, our work may lack that needed sense of...
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The old advice, "Write what you know," is useful--but limited. If we know too much about what we want to say, our work may lack that needed sense of...
read moreDramatic dialogue—what characters say and how they say it--forms the substance of every play—much more so than stage directions. Dialogue...
read moreJoin us for What’s New in Historical Fiction, a lively panel series that celebrates fresh...
read moreOwen Lewis is the author of four collections of poetry and three chapbooks, most recently A Prayer of Six Wings. His...
read moreCarlie Hoffman is the author of three poetry collections: One More World Like This World, When There Was Light...
read moreHow can I evoke a world/situation/character/emotion/idea swiftly and potently? This is a question that fiction writers are always asking, but flash...
read moreThis is a generative poetry workshop that meets on Zoom for 6 weeks on Nov. 3, Nov. 10, Nov. 17, Nov. 24, Dec. 1, and Dec. 8.
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This workshop will familiarize students with the world of online literary journals. We will look at finding a home for stories. With such an...
read moreWriters in Conversation features one established and one emerging writer to talk about the joys and travails of their writing journeys. Creative writing professor Nick...
read moreAnnie Bloom's Books welcomes back Portland poet Peg Edera for a reading from new collection, Reclaiming the Nectar and the Hum, a love letter to all daughters and an...
read moreThe Astoria Bookshop and Sumaiya Aftab Ahmed, a 2025 Queens Arts Fund grantee, are co-hosting the literary event, A New Dawn for Bangladesh and Its Diaspora,...
read moreThis is a course designed for writers looking to create screenplays, stage plays, and teleplays for television shows. Paramount in this effort, we...
read moreWe are excited to hold Open Mic Night in hybrid form, both in-person at HVWC and virtually!
Physical and virtual...
read moreSubmission Sundays is a free service to members of HVWC. Space is limited so please reserve your spot.
This group will meet online via Zoom....
read morePlease join us for our warm and welcoming Open Write Nights, recurring monthly on the Second Saturday of each month.
...read moreCelebrate the release of The Porcelain Menagerie with author Jillian Forsberg in a live virtual event featuring a discussion of the novel’s historical...
read moreA reading at the Robert Burns Statue in Albany's Washington Park by the Albany High School winners of the Tom Nattell Peace Poetry Prize, followed by an open mic tribute to Tom...
read moreSubmission Sundays is a free service to members of HVWC. Space is limited so please reserve your spot.
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Please join us for our warm and welcoming Open Write Nights, recurring monthly on the Second Saturday of each month.
...read moreA reading at the Robert Burns Statue in Albany's Washington Park by poets David Graham, & Alyssa Michelle. Bring chairs, blankets, etc. to...
read moreThe New Farm will be buzzing with live music, art and crafts and book giveaways. Plus, the Bookmobile will be there!
Live Music: Featuring Bay Beats Artists 12 p.m. - 3...
read moreJuly 12, July 19, July 26, and August 2 from 10AM - 1PM
Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this four-week workshop invites you to turn your journeys-...
read moreA poetry reading at the Robert Burns Statue in Albany's Washington Park by poets Jessica Femiani & JTDAPoet. Bring chairs, blankets, etc....
read moreThe IALA Los Angeles Chapter presents a literary evening of writers in celebration of Aida Zilelian’s debut chapbook release DISSONANCE. The event hosted by the Lusanet...
read moreAs climate disasters intensify, insurers are raising premiums, reducing coverage, and pulling out of high-risk areas, leaving homeowners and communities financially vulnerable...
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