While we have some accommodations in place (such as a ramp to access the house and an elevator that travels to all three floors), the historic property is not fully accessible at this point. We continue to do work to make the house more accessible. If you have specific questions about whether we would be able to accommodate your needs, please contact us before applying.

We welcome service animals that meet the definition in the Americans with Disabilities Act. We do not allow emotional support or comfort animals that do not directly support tasks related to a person’s disability.

We will confirm receipt of your application after the deadline. We will notify you of your status via email six to eight weeks after you submit the application.

For the health of our staff and other residents in the shared space, we ask that residents not travel if they are ill. We will ask residents to test for COVID when they show up and strongly suggest residents test before they travel.

No.

Yes, but they will not be contacted until the final rounds of admission, so there’s no need to bother anyone for letters.

That’s certainly okay with us. The residency is an ideal time to try something new with your writing.

As of now, no. The cohorts are too small to accommodate teams.

They are not.

Unless explicitly stated so in the applicant requirements, you do not have to be published.

Because this is our first year, we don’t know how many writers will apply. There are four writers for each cohort.

Yes, we do. The applications are read by members of the foundation and by outside readers who are successful working writers.

As of now, no. We don’t have the means to evaluate writing samples that are not written in English.

Send your best work, and don’t wait until the last minute of the application deadline to send it. While we do consider past accomplishments, the writing sample is the primary consideration for admission.

Follow the instructions. Closely.

People often send more writing than requested. We will not read beyond the word limit stated in the application guidelines.

We cannot provide feedback

We will notify you of your status six to eight weeks after you submit your application. If your application is denied, we cannot inform you as to why.

As stated in the general description, neither is allowed on the property.

No. You will have your own bedroom and your own bathroom.

You do not need a car, but one might come in handy for daytrips or if you choose to shop. Downtown is close enough that most people can walk there.

The kitchen is NOT allergen free.

No.

There will be different and more cohorts in 2027.

Yes. Generally, 10 PM to 9 AM are considered quiet hours. Certain bedrooms are better suited for night owls, while other are better for early birds, so we consider all residents’ schedules before assigning rooms. The mansion is large and the cohorts are small, so other than the kitchen at mealtimes, it’s a pretty quiet residency.

Yes! In fact, we include the stipend to make that possible.