The workshop will be led by experienced educator and author Elaine Handley. Students in this workshop will be introduced to engaging writing prompts and inspiring literary texts, as well as a supportive community. No prior experience with creative writing is necessary.

“Legacy writing, sometimes referred to as an ‘ethical will,’ is a way to preserve our values, stories, opinions, history and experiences through a creative lens,” said workshop leader Elaine Handley. “It encompasses what we wish for our loved ones to know about us and how we have navigated our lives.”

The workshop is offered at a pay-what-you-can scale of $80-$200; reserve your spot by registering at adirondackcenterforwriting.org/event/legacy-writing-workshop-2025.

“This workshop clearly struck a chord with people,” ACW executive director Nathalie Thill said. “Those who attended last year raved about their experience and now we regularly see them at other ACW events, they’ve been so inspired.”

The Adirondack Center for Writing has been bringing people and words together for 25 years through provocative events and meaningful programs. For more information about ACW, visit adirondackcenterforwriting.org.