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
Spotlight on New Works: It’s a Crooked Road But Not Far To The House of Flowers by Wendy Erd
Return A lone tree white with blossom Mountains fall toward blue Ridges recede into evening sky Whose sable brush strokes this softly? I
From Writer to Author by Susan Pope
It’s a clear, calm October day in Chugach State Park. I’m climbing a trail that is new to me with my hiking group. It’s
A Hard Week with Lots of Reasons for Not Writing (Spoiler: I’m going to challenge you to write anyway) by Andromeda Romano-Lax
Today, I gave in. I admitted that this simply wasn’t going to be a very productive week for many reasons: Worry about the war
Staying In It by Sean Ulman
An awesome Autumn tumbles on auspiciously in Seward. I am on the verge of climbing back into a novel. Nesting up the desk. Preparing
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.