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A Community of Writers
Welcome to the home of the Hudson Valley Writers Guild—serving poets, writers, and the communities of the Capital District of New York.
Mission Statement
The HVWG fosters an active community of writers and readers by encouraging the development of local authors and providing opportunities for them to share their talents with local audiences.
Poetry Contest, 2009
1st Place: $150
2nd Place: $75
3rd Place: $50
Deadline: August 31, 2009
The Hudson Valley Writers Guild is pleased to announce its first annual multi-genre Writing Contest, which will annually alternate among the genres of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. This year's contest is in poetry. Winners and Honorable Mentions will be invited to read their poems during the Community of Writers Program in the fall of 2009. For the complete Submission Guidelines, go here...
Some Founding Guild Members:
Readings Against the End of the World, 1988
(Photo by Dan Wilcox)