Welcome to 49 Writers
A vibrant community of diverse Alaskan writers.
We are writers of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
We come together to learn, develop, and share common literary interests.
We preserve the stories of our lives through journaling, blogging and memoir.
We craft poetry and prose gracing the pages of national magazines and literary journals.
We enrich our communities with letters, articles and commentary.
Our books make the New York Times bestseller lists and are honored with international recognition.
We are Alaskan writers cultivated and encouraged by 49 Writers for more than a decade.
Please join us as we nurture the gift of the written word in this remarkable place in these unparalleled times.
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Classes & Workshops
Affordable creative writing classes for writers at all levels - beginning, intermediate, and advanced.
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Public Events
Connect with authors through a variety of 49 Writers events, readings and gatherings.
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Become a Member
49 Writers provides numerous ways to engage with the literary community in and beyond Alaska.
Latest from the 49 Writers Blog
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Haunted By Futility or Saving the World: Writing Climate Crisis by Erica Watson
Over the winter, I spent some time driving to an undisclosed location in the desert with two anarchist medics I’d not met before. The
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Residency? by Ken Waldman
Inspired by a friend who applied for, and received, a three-month internship at a honeybee sanctuary during the pandemic, in early 2021 I applied
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As Soon as I Saw Kachemak Bay by Anette Coggins
As soon as I saw Kachemak Bay, I knew I wanted to stay. Nature had created a beautiful Claude Monet painting, and I couldn’t
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The Top Reason for Novel Rejections by Andromeda Romano-Lax
In twenty years of submitting novels for publication, I’ve never received an email from an agent or editor saying, “I can’t take this manuscript,
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Upcoming Events
49 Writers Retreats
Small Creative Gatherings in a Large Beautiful State
Tutka Bay
Two days of instruction with acclaimed authors in a serene and contemplative setting.
The Shrine
Take time away and make progress on writing project with this generative writing retreat.
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