Each fall, ACW welcomes six poets, fiction writers and creative nonfiction writers — three from the Adirondack region and three from anywhere around the world — to the Anne LaBastille Memorial Writers Residency. Selected writers will enjoy a dedicated two-week period for creative immersion with plenty of inspiring writing spaces both indoors and out. The residency also fosters connection through fireside gatherings and family-style meals, complemented by opportunities to explore the natural surroundings. This year’s residency will take place from Sept. 21 to Oct. 5.

Application Requirements Interested writers should prepare a brief, third-person bio, a detailed work plan describing their objectives for the residency and a writing sample showcasing the applicant’s best work in their genre (up to 10 double-spaced pages or 2,500 words maximum). To ensure impartial review, the applicant’s name must not appear anywhere on the writing sample. Selection will be based on the quality of the submitted writing, as well as the residency work plan. A $30 application fee is required.

For an additional $60, ACW will provide applicants with editorial feedback on their submitted writing samples including a detailed, 500-word letter from a panelist on strengths and areas for improvement. Reach out to info@adirondackcenterforwriting.org with any questions about the application process.