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 on developing their respective works at The Mount for one week each, between March 3 and March 21. Submissions were reviewed anonymously and ranked based Read More
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Emerging Writers in Residence 2025
Thank you to all the accomplished writers for applying to the Edith Wharton-Straw Dog Writers Guild Writers-in-Residence program at The Mount. The Selection Committee is pleased to announce the residents, whose photos and biographies will post in January. Lizzy Beck Michele Bombardier Zite Ezeh Melenie Freedom Flynn Thaddeus Haas Irene Jiang Michael Plunkett Mason Wray Read More
Congratulations to the Edith Wharton-Straw Dog Writers Guild Emerging Writers in Residence
Despite the intense heat of the day, about 40 people joined six of the nine Edith Wharton – Straw Dog Writers Guild Writers-in-Residence (from March 2022) at a celebratory event at The Mount on Sunday, June 26th. Attendees included members of both Straw Dog Writers Guild and The Mount, as well as friends and family Read More
Writers in Residence Reception
On Sunday, June 26th, 5 – 7 p.m. enjoy an evening reception on the Terrace as we celebrate the Edith Wharton-Straw Dog Writers Guild Emerging Writers-in-Residence! Our 2022 recipients will share excerpts of their creative work inspired by their immersion at The Mount. Tickets include a wine and cheese reception. FREE for Mount/Straw Dog Writers