Last year, I had the pleasure of reading poetry applications for the Edith Wharton Residency. Reading applications affected how I now think about putting together a writing sample, and it Read More
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PREDATORY AI IS COMING FOR WRITERS by D M Gordon
You receive a message from a reader in your inbox. He or she is reading your just-published book or has gotten their hands on your manuscript query. They love it. Read More
Writing in the 49th State – Diverse Landscapes, Distinctive Outlooks by Terry S. Johnson
Uprooting to a new environment can certainly unsettle one’s usual writing perspectives and relocating to one of the newest states in our nation has been an eye opener. I left Read More
Meet Our Members: Stevie Billow interviews Jason Prokowiew
Welcome to member Stevie Billow’s continued interview series with Straw Dog Writers Guild members. This month Stevie interviewed author and member Jason Prokowiew. Stevie: I’m delighted to interview you on Read More
Meet Our Members: Stevie Billow interviews Joy Deva Baglio
Welcome to member Stevie Billow’s continued interview series with Straw Dog Writers Guild members. This month Stevie interviewed author and member Joy Deva Baglio. Stevie: It’s an absolute pleasure to Read More
Meet Connie Senior – An Author Interview Series by Stevie Billows
In the first Meet Our Members Interview, Stevie Billow interviews Connie Senior Stevie: To start, I’d love to hear about one of the first stories you ever wrote! Can you Read More
Straw Dog Writers Guild Welcomes The Writing Sisters! by Q Keough-Huff
The Writing Sisters are a community of women who identify as BIPOC and LGBTQ. Several years ago two of its founding members, Gri Saex Martinez and Darlene Elias, realized that Read More
The Algorithm Ate My Poem – Visibility and the Writer in a Platform World By Fungai Tichawangana
The Internet was supposed to be the playing field that equalized everything. It didn’t. Back in 2004, when I was building my first website for writers, the promise was that Read More
WriteAngles: a status update
Planning a conference is a gargantuan task. So many details to figure out – finding the perfect venue, picking dates that don’t conflict with major holidays or events, selecting food Read More
Nine Writers Selected for 2025 Emerging Writers Residency
The Mount and Western Massachusetts’ Straw Dog Writers Guild are thrilled to announce the nine writers selected for the 2025 Residency for Emerging Writers. The 2025 residents will be working Read More