Straw Dog Writers Guild

The mission of Straw Dog Writers Guild is to support the writing community of Western Massachusetts by strengthening, engaging, and connecting writers at all levels of development.

We are a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the craft and transformative power of writing, designed to serve writers throughout the region by promoting individual growth, community outreach and enrichment, and community building.

Straw Dog Writers Guild unites and inspires writers throughout our diverse community. We support writers through: craft workshops, open mics, social gatherings, networking, writing residencies, high school scholarships,  emerging writers fellowship, and an annual WriteAngles Conference.