I’ve been submitting my work to literary journals since 2013 and have, thus far, made moderate progress—while operating under the belief that the act of doing so is a cut Read More
Posts by Straw Dog Writers Guild
Going Viral: launching a book during the pandemic
By Ellen Meeropol We’re all terrified about what Covid-19 means for our communities, our loved ones. If we’re not frightened, we should be. Many of us are self-isolating, working remotely, Read More
Literary Halloween – Dead Writers Dance!
Gallery Dancing, Literary Costumes, Raffles, Fun Galore! Slide Show Thank you to our intern Marisa Mizzoni for editing the Ode to the Dead Writers Collection – Chapbook 2019 if you Read More
Announcing the inaugural year of the Emerging Writers Fellowship Program!
The Emerging Writers Fellowship Program is seeking applicants for 2020! We are accepting applications from those who write poetry. This program will Read More
Paving the Way, Paying it Forward By Nicole M. Young
My interest in writing emerged when I first relocated to Western Massachusetts in 2007. Joining a writing a performance group as a way to learn more about the area and Read More
What do we want? POETRY! When do we want it? EVERY LAST SUNDAY AT THE VOO! Wasn’t it Simon and Garfunkel that stated the obvious…it’s all happening at the Voo? Read More
Bookfest, Juniper, Community!
Straw Dog Writers Guild had a wonderful weekend, attending the Juniper Literary Marketplace, and the Easthampton Bookfest, both on April 13, 2019. We had a pack of members volunteer to Read More
Why shop at an independent bookstore?
When you shop at an independently owned business, your entire community benefits: The Economy • Spend $100 at a local and $68 of that stays in your community. Spend Read More
On Retreating (Straw Dog Writers Residency)
On Retreating retreat noun re· treat | \ ri-?tr?t \ 1 : an act or process of withdrawing 2: a place of privacy or safety 3: a period of withdrawal for prayer, meditation, study, or instruction For five days, I woke not to Read More
Abel Meeropol Social Justice Writing Award Video
Abel Meeropol Social Justice Writing Award 2017 Patricia Smith was awarded the first Abel Meeropol Social Justice Writing Award on Nov. 12, 2017, in a ceremony at Gateway City Arts. Read More