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.
Classes & Workshops
Affordable creative writing classes for writers at all levels - beginning, intermediate, and advanced.
Public Events
Connect with authors through a variety of 49 Writers events, readings and gatherings.
Become a Member
49 Writers provides numerous ways to engage with the literary community in and beyond Alaska.
Latest from the 49 Writers Blog
In Praise of Beta Readers by Rich Chiappone
In a biography of the Russian writer Ivan Turgenev by V.S. Pritchett, I came across these two sentences about the writing of Turgenev’s novel
Writing When You’re Not Writing by Andromeda Romano-Lax
If you don’t have enough time or focus to write—who does?—read this. Do you have a “portable process?” That’s what prolific author Juliana Baggott
A Best Reader by Ken Waldman
Finding a best reader can be like finding a mentor. They may be out there somewhere in the universe, someone who can not only
Spotlight on New Books: Phoenix Butterfly – Path to Authenticity by Sue Lynn Wood
Phoenix Butterfly I always felt invisible, with no color or spark. What did I have to offer? What was there to see in me?
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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