Writers should seek to use conscious and inclusive language in their works, in other words: language that is not biased, exclusive, or oppressive.
Editing Tips for Conscious and Inclusive Language and Storytelling Read More »
This week, we have another great lineup of literary events in the region. Here’s a quick look at the upcoming book discussions, readings, open mics, and workshops. Thursday, July 11 6:00 PM – Liz Moore with Mary Sanders Shartle – “The God of the Woods” @ Northshire Saratoga Author of the New York Times
Upcoming Literary Events: July 11-17, 2024 Read More »
The weekend-long event will offer writers a stimulating and cozy environment to discuss ideas, improve craft, and build a better writing practice while at the same time bond with fellow writers, make lifelong friendships, and pursue future collaborations.
Literary Retreat in the Catskills Read More »
Three poems – “Where the River Pauses,” “In Dreams Cars Flew,” and “White Dinner Jackets, Black Bow Ties” – by poet and editor Rachel Baum.
Three Poems – Rachel Baum Read More »
News and information on what’s going on in the fiction, nonfiction, and poetry world outside the upstate New York region.
Other Voices, Other Rooms Read More »
Prizes and award opportunities from the American Library Association, University of Louisville, African Poetry Book Fund, and more.
Literary Calls for Submissions Read More »
Cheryl A. Rice discusses submitting a new chapbook of poems to contests, self-publishing over entry fees, and the biases in those contests.
The Flying Monkey: Days of Judgement Read More »
In our last installment of “Printed in Blood,” Johnny has been warned off the Vincent Santelli case by Captain Farentino.
“Printed in Blood: A Johnny Stone Mystery, Chapter 6” by Dean Goldberg Read More »
Writers Read™ and the New York State Writers Institute present a curated program of personal, 650-word, five-minute Summer Camp stories.
This Sunday – Writers Read at The Linda Read More »
Thom Francis welcomes poets Ed Rinaldi, Karen Peters, & Samuel Maurice who shared their work at the 2024 Word Fest Open Mic.
Talking With Poets: Ed Rinaldi, Karen Peters, & Samuel Maurice at the 2024 Word Fest Read More »
Your weekly rundown of upcoming book discussions, readings, open mics, slams and workshops happening all over the region.
Upcoming Literary Events: June 27 – July 3, 2024 Read More »
Three poems – “Daddy, I’m Fine,” “On Being Encouraged to Take that Love Language Quiz, I Pass Knowing,” and “No More” – by Candice M. Kelsey.
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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.
