One of the poetic treasures in our area, Bernadette Mayer, will be leading a workshop coming up on the what what to do after we have mastered the basics of our craft. Seating is very limited, only eight people can participate, so register today! Bernadette Mayer will lead a new workshop series focused on going beyond the […]
Bernadette Mayer’s “Beyond the Basics of Poetry Workshop” Read More »
Last year this event kicked off the Word Fest, this year it is taking place one week early, just missing our annual event. Pitchapalooza is a great concept and opportunity for authors to pitch their book idea. At the end of the day the winner will get introduced to an agent or publisher. Here is more information from Saint
Pitchapalooza Returns to Saint Rose, Offering Local Authors a Chance at Book Deal Read More »
This week we had some exciting announcements regarding the upcoming Albany Word Fest. We began the online signup for the Friday Night Word Fest Open Mic. There has been a tremendous outpouring of support for this years event so far. A big “thank you” to everyone who has signed up for the open mic and who have
Upcoming Poetry Events – Week of March 17, 2013 Read More »
Imagine my surprise to wake Thursday AM to a message from Thom il papa Francis that Mary Panza, R.M. Engelhardt & I had won the top 3 spots in the 2013 Metroland Annual Readers’ Poll for “Best Poet”. Then it dawned on me, I had not voted. I mean, I didn’t even know to vote. Somehow
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So the crazy has been out of her cage for about a week. Why? The sad truth is that nothing is wrong. Capri always tells me to be careful talking about being happy. It goes in accordance with the way we were raised. Don’t let God hear you. He hates the proud. The Bathtub Mary Catholics have
Housewife Tuesday – Sucker Fish Read More »
The Hudson Valley Writers Guild supports the efforts of writers in all genres by sponsoring readings, workshops, and contests and providing a number of valuable resources for the entire literary community.
