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.
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Connect with authors through a variety of 49 Writers events, readings and gatherings.
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49 Writers provides numerous ways to engage with the literary community in and beyond Alaska.
Latest from the 49 Writers Blog
In Praise of Chipmunking by Richard Chiappone
About 4:00 this morning, I was sitting alone in the dark living room, laughing. My wife and the cat were in our bed (and
Bushwhacked by Anette Coggins
Something was missing in my story. It all just read like bla…bla, and it felt flat and dull. I was working on my nonfiction
Bloom Again–a novel that sees collaboration as the seed of hope
by Dawnell Smith Some of my friends steer clear of tough subjects when choosing books, at least some of the time. They want light
Catching up on new books by Alaska authors–Just Like a Soldier and What Turtle Blood Tastes Like
Just Like a Soldier: A Memoir Write up by the author Robert Stark Excerpt “I have no background as a farmer. In fact, the
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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