Tribute to Russell Banks
Join us at the Albany Book Festival for a tribute to the late Russell Banks, major American novelist, who died January 7, 2023, at his home in Saratoga Springs.
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William Kennedy
The 2023 NYS Summer Writers Institute
The NYSWI presents an extraordinary lineup of distinguished writers in Saratoga for a series of readings, free and open to the public.
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New Writers Institute Exhibit at Albany International Airport
The Albany International Airport unveils a new exhibit highlighting writers and authors who have been guests at the NYS Writers Institute.
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Call for Submissions: Trolley
The NYSWI is inviting writers, poets, & photographers to express creatively how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed them for the next issue of “Trolley”.
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Why Start NYWCompendium?
Courtney Galligan (now Semoff) was interviewed by Kevin Factor on WGXC’s “Foraging Ahead” to discuss writing and NY Writer’s Compendium.
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William Kennedy: Keys to the City
Professors, students, & avid fans of literature showed up in droves at Albany’s City Hall to celebrate the 90th birthday of William Kennedy.
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The Readings Against the End of the World
Dan Wilcox looks back at the history of The Readings Against the End of the World as we bring the 24-hour open mic back for the Word Fest.
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