ABOUT THE RESIDENCY

The James Merrill House Writer-in-Residence Program offers several residencies. In recognition of Merrill’s own contributions to the Stonington community and his longstanding generosity to fellow writers, the fellowship provides living and working space to a writer to complete a project of literary or academic merit.

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We offer six residencies a year and $1,100/ month stipend. 

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RESIDENCY OVERVIEW

LIVING AND WORKING IN THE MERRILL APARTMENTS

WRITER EVENTS

The Writer-in-Residence lives in the David Jackson Apartment and has unlimited access to the James Merrill Apartment.

We ask each Writer-in-Residence to present a reading of their work during their time here.
We can also assist in arranging workshops, school appearances, or other literary activities in the community.