Anne LaBastille Memorial Writers Residency
Two weeks, indoor and outdoor writing spaces, fireside hangouts, paddling, hiking, forest bathing, and family-style meals at a spacious lakeside lodge in the heart of the Adirondack forest.
Residency Dates: September 22 – October 6, 2024
Notification: July 2024
Applications can be submitted through our Submittable Page.
The Adirondack Center for Writing offers a free, two-week residency annually in autumn to poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers at a lodge on Twitchell Lake in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. Six residents will be chosen: three from the Adirondack region (aka “The North Country” and three from anywhere in the world. Quality of written submissions is the primary consideration when accepting applications.
The residency is generously provided by the estate of Anne LaBastille, who wrote books capturing challenges of the region, including Woodswoman and Beyond Black Bear Lake from her cabin on Twitchell Lake. During the residency, writers will paddle to the site of her property and explore the lake with locals.
The Lodge at Twitchell Lake provides an abundance of physical space, and each resident has their own bedroom and bathroom. There are plenty of writing spaces in and around the property. Internet access is available, but limited (email ; Zoom ). Most cell phones will not work (a landline is available).
Covid-19 Requirements: Proof of vaccination is required. Residents who are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons will be required to provide proof of negative test upon arrival and can contact ACW with any COVID-19-related questions:
info@adirondackcenterforwriting.org
Fee: There is a $30 application fee. There is no cost to attend the residency.
Application Requirements
- Cover Letter: In the space provided in Submittable (no attachments), include a brief, third-person bio and a work plan detailing your goals for this residency.
- Writing Sample: Please send up to 10 pages of your best writing in the genre you will working in at the residency.
- Prose: 10 pages max.
- Poetry: 10 poems max.
- NOTE: Make sure your name does not show up anywhere in your writing sample. Writing samples that include your name will not be considered. Quality of written submissions will be our primary consideration when accepting applications.
- Application Fee: $30. Your application fee ensures that the residency can remain free to selected residents.
We do not accept printed applications. Contact:
info@adirondackcenterforwriting.org
or 518-354-1261 with any questions.
More information here.
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