Anne LaBastille Memorial Writers Residency

Application Period: April 10 – May 18, 2026

Residency Dates: September 20 – October 4, 2026

Notification: July 2026

Fee: There is a $30 application fee. There is no cost to attend the residency.

The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) 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” as defined in our website: https://adirondackcenterforwriting.org/residency/) 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.

Application Requirements

1. 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.
2. Writing Sample: Please send up to 10 pages double spaced, or 2,500 words max 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.
3. Application Fee: $30. Your application fee ensures that the residency can remain free to selected residents.      

For more information, please visit https://adirondackcenterforwriting.org/residency/ or reach out to ACW's Program Manager at info@adirondackcenterforwriting.org.

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The mission of the Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) is to inspire the love of writing, reading, and storytelling. We are a 501(c)3  nonprofit organization based in the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park in  New York State. Learn more at www.adirondackcenterforwriting.org.