Hudson Valley Writers Center

Hudson Valley Writers Center We bring language to life through workshops, readings, publications, and outreach.
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The Hudson Valley Writers’ Center, housed in the restored historic Philipse Manor Railroad Station, presents a wide range of literary experiences through public readings by established and emerging writers, features a variety of writing workshops in many genres, and publishes new poetry under Slapering Hol Press.

The Hudson Valley Writers Center and ID Studio Theater are proud to present a live performance of PEDRO INFANTE at St. T...
06/12/2026

The Hudson Valley Writers Center and ID Studio Theater are proud to present a live performance of PEDRO INFANTE at St. Teresa of Avila Church! 🎭

"Pedro Infante: Cien Años Pienso en Ti" is a play by Toby Campion and directed by Germán Jaramillo, a one-act adaptation that examines the immigration crisis from both a personal and spiritual angle, and part of the trilogy Entre Dos Mundos, a celebration of Latin American culture and the resilience of the human spirit.

🗓️ Saturday, June 27
🕰️ 8:00-9:00 pm
📍St. Teresa of Avila Church in the School Auditorium

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¡El Hudson Valley Writers Center y el ID Studio Theater se enorgullecen de presentar una función en vivo de *PEDRO INFANTE* en la iglesia de Santa Teresa de Ávila! 🎭

"Pedro Infante: Cien Años Pienso en Ti" es una obra de teatro de Toby Campion, dirigida por Germán Jaramillo; una adaptación en un acto que examina la crisis migratoria desde una perspectiva tanto personal como espiritual, y que forma parte de la trilogía Entre Dos Mundos, una celebración de la cultura latinoamericana y de la resiliencia del espíritu humano.

🗓️ Sábado, 27 de junio
🕰️ 8:00-9:00 pm
📍Iglesia de Santa Teresa de Ávila en el auditorio escolar

https://www.writerscenter.org/event-details/pedro-infante-cien-anos-pienso-en-ti

Stories Across Generations is an intergenerational poetry and prose workshop that brings together participants of differ...
06/11/2026

Stories Across Generations is an intergenerational poetry and prose workshop that brings together participants of different ages to explore personal and collective stories through guided writing prompts, conversation, and creative exercises.

The workshop engages themes of identity, memory, and tradition, bringing people together through poetry and prose to create a joyful space where shared stories reveal unexpected connections and common ground.

The workshop is open to all, requires no prior writing experience, and no prior background in Jewish study or practice is required. Participants will leave with original writing and a deeper sense of connection to their own voice and to others.

https://www.writerscenter.org/event-details/stories-across-generations-a-jewish-poetry-prose-workshop-with-jan-greenfield-in-person

🗓️ Sunday, June 28
🕰️ 12:00-2:30pm
📍Hudson Valley Writers Center
🎟️ Tiered pricing is available for this class.

We are excited to share more ⭐ incredible performers & readers ⭐ that will be joining us for The Word at 250! On June 18...
06/10/2026

We are excited to share more ⭐ incredible performers & readers ⭐ that will be joining us for The Word at 250!

On June 18, join us, in-person or via livestream, for an epic celebration of language, community, and the power of narrative. Whether you come for five minutes, or for 250, we will be reading poetry and prose, playing music, excavating old stories and championing new voices. Together, let’s create The Word at 250. 🇺🇸

https://www.writerscenter.org/event-details/the-word-at-250

🗓️ Thursday, June 18
🕰️ 5:00-9:10 pm
📍Hudson Valley Writers Center
🧑‍💻 Hybrid Event

This is the 1st installment of the Summer Publishing Series taught by Diane Goettel, Executive Editor of Black Lawrence ...
06/09/2026

This is the 1st installment of the Summer Publishing Series taught by Diane Goettel, Executive Editor of Black Lawrence Press! ☀️

So you have a book coming out soon (or maybe it was recently published!) and feel at sea about how to spread the word. Maybe self-promotion makes you cringe. Maybe social media gives you the ick. But you still want to find your readership. This session is for you.

Goettel will discuss practical DIY marketing strategies that are manageable in scope, affordable, and effective. While this session is intended for those with books under contract or recently published, it will also provide valuable insight to authors interested in learning how to build community and create a platform.

Sign up today to secure your spot in this session or the entire series: https://www.writerscenter.org/event-details/diy-marketing-for-authors-with-diane-goettel-zoom

🗓️ Tuesday, June 16
🕰️ 7:00-8:00 pm ET
💻 Zoom

Join The Hudson Valley Writers Center (HVWC) and Hudson Valley Books for Humanity (HVBH) for Draft n' Drink! Meet us for...
06/08/2026

Join The Hudson Valley Writers Center (HVWC) and Hudson Valley Books for Humanity (HVBH) for Draft n' Drink! Meet us for an evening of writing prompts and exercises, a beverage, and a fun and casual environment where we can write creatively in community. Participation in the guided writing exercises is voluntary, and participants can share their work in small and large groups towards the end of the session.

Our facilitator for this Draft n' Drink is Kenny Finkle!
Kenny Finkle’s (playwright) theatre work spans both traditional and non-traditional forms and has been produced and developed nationally at such places as The American Repertory Theatre (URSTAR), Ars Nova, the Orchard Project, the DR2 (Indoor/Outdoor), Keen Company, Trinity Repertory, Dallas Theatre Center, The Old Globe (Alive and Well), The Hangar Theatre as well as in people’s apartments.

His plays are published by Broadway Play Publishing, Concord Theatricals and Smith and Krauss. His most recent play Touch received the 2024 Project Advancement Award from Solo Flights/Theatre Aspen and was produced in March 2026 at the East Village Basement starring Anthony Rapp.

Kenny is Associate Professor of Theatre Arts at Marymount Manhattan College where he coordinates the Writing for the Stage concentration. For more information, snoop around finklefactory.org.

https://www.writerscenter.org/event-details/draft-n-drink-in-person-at-hvwc-and-hvbh-3

🗓️ Thursday, June 11
🕰️ 7:00-8:30 pm
📍Hudson Valley Writers Center

🚪 Doors open at 6:30 pm
🎟️ Admission is $20.00 and includes a complimentary beverage

Not all stories can—or should—be told in a linear, cohesive manner. In this intensive, you'll explore the joys (and pitf...
06/08/2026

Not all stories can—or should—be told in a linear, cohesive manner. In this intensive, you'll explore the joys (and pitfalls) of fragmented prose and generate new work.

The fragmented, fractured form is capacious and quite possibly, capricious, too. In this intensive, you’ll look at the work of writers to see when and how they employ fractured storytelling.

You'll discuss and analyze what types of stories are perhaps most suitable for this form, saving the final portion of class for generating new work. This analytical and generative workshop is suitable for writers of all levels and genres.

https://www.writerscenter.org/event-details/fragmented-fiction-and-memoir-with-nina-semczuk-zoom

🗓️ Saturday, June 13
🕰️ 12:00-2:00 pm ET
💻 Zoom

Not all stories can—or should—be told in a linear, cohesive manner. In this intensive, you'll explore the joys (and pitf...
06/08/2026

Not all stories can—or should—be told in a linear, cohesive manner. In this intensive, you'll explore the joys (and pitfalls) of fragmented prose and generate new work.

The fragmented, fractured form is capacious and quite possibly, capricious, too. In this intensive, you’ll look at the work of writers to see when and how they employ fractured storytelling.

You'll discuss and analyze what types of stories are perhaps most suitable for this form, saving the final portion of class for generating new work. This analytical and generative workshop is suitable for writers of all levels and genres.

https://www.writerscenter.org/event-details/fragmented-fiction-and-memoir-with-nina-semczuk-zoom

🗓️ Saturday, June 13
🕰️ 12:00-2:00 pm ET
💻 Zoom

Not all stories can—or should—be told in a linear, cohesive manner. In this intensive, you'll explore the joys (and pitf...
06/06/2026

Not all stories can—or should—be told in a linear, cohesive manner. In this intensive, you'll explore the joys (and pitfalls) of fragmented prose and generate new work.

The fragmented, fractured form is capacious and quite possibly, capricious, too. In this intensive, you’ll look at the work of writers to see when and how they employ fractured storytelling.

You'll discuss and analyze what types of stories are perhaps most suitable for this form, saving the final portion of class for generating new work. This analytical and generative workshop is suitable for writers of all levels and genres.

A big thank you to The Pocantico Center for hosting the ☀️ HVWC Summer Residency Program! 👏👏 https://www.facebook.com/RockefellerBrothersFund

https://www.writerscenter.org/event-details/fragmented-fiction-and-memoir-with-nina-semczuk-zoom

🗓️ Saturday, June 13
🕰️ 12:00-2:00 pm ET
💻 Zoom

Blind Tiger Improv hosted an improv spectacular that truly lived up to its name! They packed the center with creativity ...
06/05/2026

Blind Tiger Improv hosted an improv spectacular that truly lived up to its name! They packed the center with creativity and laughter! Thank you to everyone who came by and enjoyed all the performances. We can't wait to see you again soon! 🐯

The annual Summer Publishing Series is back for the third year! No matter if you’re new to publishing your work or if yo...
06/04/2026

The annual Summer Publishing Series is back for the third year! No matter if you’re new to publishing your work or if you’re the author of multiple books, we are lucky to be joined by publishers, editors, and agents who can offer invaluable industry advice and who can answer some of your questions. You can join us for one session, or you can invest in your writing by purchasing the entire series at a discount!

Check out sessions on book marketing, shaping a literary pitch, finding the right markets for your work, and navigating submission platforms, the rewarding and multi-faceted writer-publisher relationship, and advice on breaking into digital outlets.

If you are a college or university student, we’d love to make the series even more accessible for you. Please email [email protected] from your school email and let me know which sessions you’d like to attend at a discounted rate.

Address

300 Riverside Drive
Sleepy Hollow, NY
10591

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19143325953

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