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
Posts by Straw Dog Writers Guild
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
Straw Dog Writers Guild Board News!
December blog for SDWG newsletter Every few years, we change up the leadership of Straw Dog Writers Guild. It’s healthy for the organization, bringing new ideas and approaches. It also Read More
The Process is Progress: Discovering Yourself Through Writing By Nicole M. Young
I’ve always been involved in the arts in some way but never would I have ever thought I’d become a writer. I picked up my first musical instrument at 8 Read More
Poetry Meet-Up Blog by Michael Favala Goldman
The Poetry Critique Meet-Up began rather inauspiciously. It was a brainstorm of mine, one day when I was out hiking with my wife: “Wouldn’t it be cool to lead a Read More
Membership updates & opportunities
Hello Straw Dog Writers Guild Members, We are so grateful to all of you for your loyalty and continued support as Straw Dog Writers grows and develops as an organization. Read More