LENOX, Mass. — The Mount and Western Massachusetts' Straw Dog Writers Guild announced 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 on quality of writing, originality of voice, and the potential for growth as a writer.

 

"It was here at The Mount that Edith Wharton hit her stride as a novelist, writing The House of Mirth, the novel that launched her to new heights of literary success. We are honored to welcome these nine writers to The Mount to work on bringing their own unique voices and stories to the world," said Susan Wissler, The Mount's Executive Director.

 

Patricia Pin, Straw Dog Writers Guild's Executive Consulting Director added.

 

"I am struck by the creative diversity of the residents in the fourth year of the program and the partnership between The Mount and Straw Dog Writers Guild. This year's residents are multi-disciplined, and their writing speaks to their lived experiences in varied careers," she said. "I look forward to reading more of their work."

 

This is the eleventh year The Mount has offered writers an opportunity to create at The Mount and its fourth year partnering with Straw Dog Writers Guild. The revamped residency now focuses on writers who are developing their craft. Applications open in September each year onedithwharton.org.