We've got an exciting class coming up with @caitlingmcd.bsky.social! In OPEN ME CAREFULLY: The Epistolary Poem with Caitlin McDonnell on July 20th, read and write epistolary poems that may be passionate or political in nature. #poetry #amwritingpoetry #poetryworkshop #writersky #writing #writers

Join us in ten days, in person at the HVWC for a local reading with Bonni Brodnick @bonnibrodnick.bsky.social! Bonni Brodnick reading from her new work, My Stroke in the Fast Lane: A Journey to Recovery, in conversation with HWVC’s beloved memoir instructor Susan Hodara. #bookreading #writingsky

Vivid characterization makes a story memorable, rich, and real -- join author @olugbemisolabooks.bsky.social to work together through exercises to connect interior life to actions, and foster the creation of full-bodied, authentic, and memorable characters. #amwriting #writingsky #writers

Signs up are now open for fall online sessions in flash fiction and more with the amazing @bybethhahn.bsky.social at @hvwriterscenter.bsky.social. Can't say enough good things--Beth is a remarkable teacher, writer, and friend. 😍✍️👩‍💻💜💚💙💕 www.writerscenter.org/event-detail...

Ominous road signs, unusual tourist destinations and unexpected detours await your story characters! Join Kim Kovach to challenge your imagination and approach short story writing in new ways in this six-week virtual session of Summer Road Trip Stories! #writing #amwriting #writingsky #workshop

Is anyone looking to write some poems? Take one of our intensives or multi-week classes to work on those poems with some of our incredible poetry instructors! To check out these classes, click the link in our bio! #writingsky #writing #workshop #poetryworkshop #authorsky

Write the work of fiction you want to write, whether a short story or novel, this summer at the HVWC! We have exciting fiction classes with lovely topics, such as Launching Your Novel with @carolgoodman.bsky.social, Writing Reality into Fiction, and Summer Road Trip Stories! Check out link in bio!

We are so excited to have our Unlock the Secrets of Publishing Series come back this year! If you are looking to be published, have unanswered questions about the publishing industry, or love books, this series is for you! Check out our website for more details! #amwriting #bookskyauthors #publishme

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Check out the great scholarship opportunities that we have at the HVWC. Our applications are open until May 31st! hudsonvalleywriterscenter.submittable.com/submit #writing #writingsky #workshop #writingclass

Join us in person this Sunday at 4PM at the Hudson Valley Writers Center for An Afternoon of New Poetry with Bridget Bell, Matthew Gellman, Jennifer Jean & Michelle Whittaker! www.writerscenter.org/event-detail... #poetry #poetryreading #authorevents #readingsky #westchester

Join us tomorrow in person at 4 PM for this lovely reading <3 www.writerscenter.org/event-detail...

Come to the Hudson Valley Writers on May 4th at 4PM, in less than two weeks :), to here Esther Lin (@estherwslin.bsky.social), Eduardo Martínez-Leyva, & Jimin Seo (@jiminseo.bsky.social) read from their new work! www.writerscenter.org/event-detail... @alicejamesbooks.bsky.social #westchester

Denise Duhamel in-person at the @hvwriterscenter.bsky.social on 4/27! #poetrysky #poetrynews #poets www.writerscenter.org/event-detail...

Screenwriting, fiction, and poetry! We've got it all coming up at the HVWC ;) www.writerscenter.org/workshops #workshop #poetry #poetrycommunity #writing #writers #writingcommunity #writing #blueskywriters #booksky #readingsky #amwriting

We've got some multi-week classes starting soon, you've got to check them out! www.writerscenter.org/workshops #workshop #poetry #poetrycommunity #writing #writers #writingcommunity #writing #blueskywriters #booksky #readingsky #amwriting

Please join us on Saturday April 26 in person at The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry for the 15th Annual Westchester Poetry Festival featuring Terrance Hayes, Patrick Donnelly, Denise Duhamel, Joan Kwon Glass, & Richard Michelson!

Check out some of our classes happening at the end of the month! It's never to early to start planning ;) www.writerscenter.org/workshops #workshop #poetry #poetrycommunity #writing #writers #writingcommunity #writing #blueskywriters #booksky #readingsky

Join Chen Chen @chenchenwrites.bsky.social this upcoming Sunday at 12:30 PM to think about writer as personal vs. cultural identity, the role of the writer today vs. in the past, and the aspirations vs. limitations re: what writing can do politically. www.writerscenter.org/event-detail...

First 5:00 OpenMic @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social/ @hvwriterscenter.bsky.social 4 #kidlit writers. Audience shared comments. Mine:"very informative and educational story of a long gone world""lyrical, rhythmic immigrant story""loved descriptions of Jewish cultural traditions" @scbwi.bsky.social

Check out two upcoming 6-week classes! In Amy Holman's (amyholman.bsky.social) 6-week class, learn how to match your poem to the best literary journal! In Nathan McClain's (nathanhmcclain.bsky.social) 6-week class, take a fresh look at some of your poems! www.writerscenter.org/workshops

Our upcoming classes look great! From a fiction workshop, a six week poetry workshop, and an improv in-person class, the HVWC has the perfect class for you! www.writerscenter.org/workshops #writing #amwriting #fictionworkshop #blueskywriters #workshop #writers #writingcommunity

Don't miss out on our in-person fiction reading with Tyler Wetherall & Krystal Anali Vazquez! #fictionreading #authorevents #sleepyhollow #tarrytown #newyork #westchester

We are so excited for our upcoming in-person fiction reading with Tyler Wetherall & Krystal Anali Vazquez! Our readings are free & open to all. A quick & easy registration is needed to attend! www.writerscenter.org/event-detail... #bookreading #authorevents #booksky #readingsky

An exciting reading is happening tomorrow in person and via Zoom with Jason Schneiderman and Kim Dower! Our readings are free but require a quick registration to attend :) www.writerscenter.org/event-detail... @redhenpress.bsky.social #bookreading #blueskywriters #readingsky #BookTour #BookSky

Poetry looks great at the HVWC this month 😉 Our Masters of Craft Poetry Series continues with Gregory Pardlo, learn about Elizabeth Bishop's best practice with Suzanne Cleary, a workshop with Alicia Ostriker, and a Deep Revision with Rachel Hadas! writerscenter.org/workshops #writing #amwriting

Check out what's going on in March at the HVWC! We have classes coming up with @bethanyball.bsky.social and @joankwonglass.bsky.social! www.writerscenter.org/workshops #workshop #poetry #poetrycommunity #writing #writers #writingcommunity #writing #blueskywriters #authorsky #booksky #readingsky

In TWO weeks join us for An Evening of New Poetry with Tiana Clark, Shanta Lee, Ruben Quesada, Ruth Ellen Kocher, and Matthew Johnson!! Join us! www.writerscenter.org/event-detail... #zoomreading #bookreading #authorevents #books #writing #blueskywriters #authorsky #booksky #readingsky

Check out our upcoming IN PERSON fiction classes with Bethany Ball (@bethanyball.bsky.social)! www.writerscenter.org/event-detail... www.writerscenter.org/event-detail... #workshop #writing #writers #writingcommunity #writing #blueskywriters #authorsky #readingsky #amwriting #fictionworkshop

this will be an incredible class! check it out! www.writerscenter.org/event-detail... #workshop #writers #writingcommunity #writing #blueskywriters #poetry #poetrycommunity #amwriting

Our March classes look great, don't they 😉 and this is just some of them! You can always find a great range of workshops at the HVWC to suit the needs of any of your writing Explore! www.writerscenter.org/workshops #workshop #writers #writingcommunity #writing #blueskywriters

Help share the word about our Youth Writing Contest! Students in grades 6-8 in Westchester County, NY, can submit a short story or poem about an environmental issue they believe will be important! The contest is free to enter, and winners will receive a cash prize! Submissions are due 02/28.

Writing and Blending Genre Fiction with @tmccauley.bsky.social (via Zoom) is on 02/23, 12:30 - 4:30 PM. This workshop will teach you how to write the kind of books that get noticed! Register! www.writerscenter.org/event-detail... #workshop #writers #writingcommunity #writing #blueskywriters

In TWO weeks join us for An Evening of New Poetry with Tiana Clark, Shanta Lee, Ruben Quesada, Ruth Ellen Kocher, and Matthew Johnson!! Join us! www.writerscenter.org/event-detail... #zoomreading #bookreading #authorevents #books #writing #blueskywriters #authorsky #booksky #readingsky

This week, learn how to find the best literary journal to submit your poems! This is a six week class with Amy Holman from Feb 12 - March 19, 1:00 - 3:00 PM Register: www.writerscenter.org/event-detail... #workshop #poetry #poetrycommunity #writing #writers #writingcommunity #writing #blueskywriters

We have extended the deadline for our Inaugural Poetry & Prose Residency at The Pocantico Center from 06/02-06/06 with acclaimed authors Nick Flynn, Chen Chen, Brian Turner, & Ananda Lima! Check out: hudsonvalleywriterscenter.submittable.com/submit #workshop#writingcommunity#blueskywriters

A lot of exciting things are happening this month at the HVWC! Check it all out: writerscenter.org/workshops #workshop #poetry #poetrycommunity #writing #writers #writingcommunity #writing #blueskywriters #authorsky #booksky #readingsky

Don't miss your opportunity to hear Dorianne Laux speak about the craft of poetry, happening TODAY! Her lecture is the first of our monthly craft series with 5 award-winning poets & professors. Register: www.writerscenter.org/event-detail... #writing #blueskywriters #authorsky #booksky #readingsky

Join us TODAY at 4PM in-person or via Zoom for An Afternoon with Bernhard Schlink who will be reading from his new novel The Granddaughter. Register: writerscenter.org/event-detail... #zoomreading #bookreading #authorevents #books #writing #blueskywriters #authorsky #booksky #readingsky

We can't wait to hear Bernhard Schlink read from The Granddaughter (@harpercollins.bsky.social) on Sunday, Jan 26, 4 PM IN PERSON and VIA ZOOM at HVWC! Register: writerscenter.org/event-detail... #harperviabooks #fictionreading #newbooks #authorevents #westchester www.wsj.com/arts-culture...

Upcoming Events! 01/19: www.writerscenter.org/event-detail... 01/22: www.writerscenter.org/event-detail... 01/22: www.writerscenter.org/event-detail... 01/22: www.writerscenter.org/event-detail... #booksky #authorsky #amwriting #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #blueskypoetry #blueskywriters

HVWC is proud to announce our Inaugural Poetry & Prose Residency for 8 poets & 8 prose writers at The Pocantico Center from 06/02-06/06 with acclaimed authors Nick Flynn, Chen Chen, Brian Turner, & @anandalima.bsky.social! Check out hudsonvalleywriterscenter.submittable.com/submit #booksky#authorsky

NEW DUE DATE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS! Originally due on the Jan 15th, we have pushed the due date back to Jan 22nd. Now with our new website, you can look at all of the courses we have available in the winter/spring season! hudsonvalleywriterscenter.submittable.com/submit

Join us next Wednesday at 7 PM via ZOOM as we launch the 2025 reading series with new poetry by Alicia Ostriker, Joan Larkin, & Dzvinia Orlowsky! Register: www.writerscenter.org/event-detail... #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #booksky #authorsky #reading #readingsky #book #booksky

Get to know us again by exploring our brand-new website! We hope you now have a much smoother time discovering the events at the HVWC! Check it out: www.writerscenter.org #writingcommunity #amwriting #poetrycommunity #artswestchester

This Week! 01/10: The Art of Dramatic Writing w/ Bill Bigelow 6 Fridays, 2-4 PM via Zoom writerscenter.org/calendar/dramatic-writing-january/ 01/11: New Year Resolutions Generative Workshop w/ Karen Finley 1-4 PM ET via Zoom writerscenter.org/calendar/finleyjan/ #amwriting #writing #workshop

Join the HVWC in the new year 🥳 Register for all classes & events at writerscenter.org/calendar/mon... #amwriting #poetry #fiction #nonfiction #writingcommunity #workshop #westchester #poetryreading #fictionreading #poetryclass #amwritingpoetry #artswestchester

Applications for SCHOLARSHIPS to Winter/Spring 2025 one-day intensives are OPEN through JANUARY 15! Apply at hudsonvalleywriterscenter.submittable.com/submit #amwriting #writingcommunity #poetry #fiction #nonfiction #memoir #artswestchester #workshop #fictionworkshop #writing #writers #westchester

The HVWC is proud to be part of the wonderful Bluesky community! As a ✨little holiday treat✨, here are the books featured in our reading series from Jan to Mar 2025! Note: Some readings are on Zoom, others in person. Learn more: writerscenter.org/calendar/ #readings #newbooks #amreading #writing