One thing I’ve liked best about the Occupy Wall Street movement is the fact that Americans are, at long last, talking about that subject most often avoided — money. (In polite company, we’re not supposed to talk about religion either, right? But at least since the Bush administration and 9/11, if not well before, Americans […]
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This post is late because I’m recovering from the Tony Hillerman Wordharvest Writer’s Conference, a two-day event filled with writers I’d never met, and many hopeful students of writing. I gave a breakfast talk, powered by coffee and fear, and apparently did all right because I got a lot of kind remarks throughout the day.
Bruce Farnsworth is Poetry Editor and F Magazine Editorial Board member. F Magazine is an independent monthly focusing on local coverage of art, music and culture in South-Central Alaska. We are committed to publishing vivid images as well as excellent original works of poetry, short fiction, creative non-fiction, criticism and journalism that explore all art
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Thanks to all who turned out for our 49 Writers Open Mic and Volunteer Appreciation event last night, with special thanks to volunteers Eric Larson and Debbie Moderow for hosting. Good fun! And remember there’s open studio this Sunday, November 13, from 1 to 4 pm at the 49 Writers Café at Out North, 3800
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Anyone else out there recovering from a bout of chest-crud (for lack of a more technical term)? In our house, we’re on week two, with the coughing spells waxing and waning and patience long gone. Throw in several feet of snow this week, and a visit to the car mechanic this morning (cost of repair=more
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United States Artists recently made an Alaska visit to spread the news about their new “Projects” website, a Kickstarter-like platform that helps artists raise funds for specific ventures. The Anchorage Daily News reported on a workshop that was held for about 35 Alaska artists who had previously received awards from the Rasmuson Foundation, one of
49 Writers volunteer Lizbeth Meredith November is our volunteer appreciation month. It’s only with the help of our capable and committed volunteer crew that we’re able to serve Alaska’s writing community. On Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7 pm at the 49 Writers Cafe at Out North, we’ll be honoring our volunteers during Open Mic night.
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November feature author Jo-Ann Mapson and Henry in their office What I’m doing: * Strapping on my blue tights and red cape (read to the end to discover why) * Finishing up Finding Casey, a novel to be published 2012 from Bloomsbury * Packing for a library event in Sacramento this weekend * Drinking Diet
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Hard to believe, but our 49 Writers Fall 2011 Literary Season is winding down. We’ll celebrate the great work of our students and others at a 49 Writers Open Mic on Thursday, November 10, 7-9 pm at the 49 Writers’ Cafe at Out North Contemporary Art House at 3800 De Barr Road in Anchorage. If you are
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Writing is done mostly alone, but mentors can help, and one reason that MFA programs have exploded this decade, I think, is that most of don’t know how to locate a mentor without finding a paid one, in academia. Professional editors who are already invested in a project are the best people to offer the
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