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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Beware Rabbit Holes: Managing Bad Distractions and Good Temptations by Andromeda Romano-Lax
Tell me, what is it you plan to do / With your one wild and precious life? Mary Oliver Today I want to
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Behind the Scenes at the Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference by Erin Hollowell
The Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference was established in 2002. That’s twenty-two years of writers gathering on the shores of Kachemak Bay to learn from
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The Role of Embarrassment in Horror by Leslie J. Anderson
We often pair horror with mortal fear—the sense that one’s life and limb is in danger, but let me tell you a story of
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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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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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