The Edith Wharton & Straw Dog Writers Guild Writing Residency offers one-week residencies during the month of March to nine emerging poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers at the Mount, Edith Wharton’s former home in Lenox, Massachusetts. Residents will each receive a $500 stipend and up to $250 in travel reimbursement; dedicated private work space at the Mount, a 1902 Georgian revival mansion; and lodging at a nearby inn with private bedrooms and bathrooms. To apply for a residency in 2027, submit up to 10 pages of poetry or prose, a one-page project proposal, and a one-page bio with a $25 application fee by October 1. Fee waivers are available for members of the Mount and Straw Dog Writers Guild as well as those experiencing financial hardship. Visit the website for more information.
Accessibility accommodations include elevators in all multilevel event spaces; accessible doorways and hallways; accessible parking; accessible work spaces, living spaces, and bathrooms; assistive listening devices; and ASL interpretation (with advance request). Contact the residency staff via e-mail for additional accessibility details.
Contact Information
Edith Wharton & Straw Dog Writers Guild Writing Residency, The Mount, 2 Plunkett Street, P.O. Box 974, Lenox, MA 01240.
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