Hudson Valley Writers Center
Located at the Philipse Manor Station (still an operating local stop on Metro-North Hudson East line, but we inhabit the historic building!) the Hudson Valley Writers Center offers unique classes and a versatile performance space.
October 2018
Workshop in Pure Critique with Peter Bricklebank
Whether writing in a garret, ivory tower, or a fever…
Find out more »An Evening with Patricia Marx & Amanda Stern
Patricia Marx is a staff writer for the New Yorker…
Find out more »The Art of the Interview with Michael Balter
Great journalism requires great interviewing skills. We will discuss how…
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Wykd Wrds: Very Scary Open Mic
Our special Open Mic dedicated to all things scary and…
Find out more »Year of Your Book: Fiction with Kirsten Bakis
How long have you been saying you want to write…
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Writing for Stage, Screen, and Television with Bill Bigelow
This is a course designed for writers looking to create…
Find out more »Improv for Actors, Writers & Bored People: Lynne Lori Sylvan
This fun supportive class will gently lead you to creating…
Find out more »Advanced Year of Your Book: Fiction with Kirsten Bakis
MUST APPLY w/ten page sample send to jennifer@writerscenter.org for review…
Find out more »Essay Writing with Herbert Hadad Fall 2
Herbert Hadad is an award-winning essayist and former reporter for…
Find out more »Monday Night Poetry with Amy Holman Autumn 2
This class is designed to inspire and support poets who…
Find out more »Year of Deep Revision: Poetry with Jennifer Franklin
Part 6 of a year long class. You have written…
Find out more »Writing, Revising & Publishing Short Fiction with Beth Hahn
In this six-week class, writers will examine the building blocks…
Find out more »Page-Turning Fiction with Joanne Dobson
If you’ve ever stayed up ‘til three with a compelling…
Find out more »Year of Your Book: Poetry with Jennifer Franklin
Part 6 of a year-long class. How long have you…
Find out more »Creative Writing Workshop for High School Students
Michael Collins is experienced in teaching students of all ages,…
Find out more »Writing Prose Poetry with Shira Dentz
Join poet, editor, and professor, Shira Dentz, for a one-day…
Find out more »Memoir Writing with Susan Hodara, Tues AM
Are you inspired to record the transforming events of your…
Find out more »Memoir Writing with Susan Hodara, Tues PM
Are you inspired to record the transforming events of your…
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Poetry & the Soul: A Craft Class with Michael Collins
Beauty and the Ugly: The Aesthetic Response to an Imperfect…
Find out more »December 2018
Mapping the Plot with Kirsten Bakis
If you only have one day to devote to mapping…
Find out more »Creative Writing Workshop for High School Students
Michael Collins is experienced in teaching students of all ages,…
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