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
Bringing Back the Wrangell Mountains Writing Workshop by Michelle McAfee
(Originally published in the Copper River Record April 28, 2022) At the end of dirt main street in McCarthy, an old wooden building stands
Spotlight on New Books: Late Fall Bucolics by Anne Coray
First Infraction Saturated air, the pass immersed In fog. We still can’t fly, although the rain This day has ceased its drumming. A burst
The Trail to Words #3 by Seth Kantner
In the 1980’s fur prices dropped. My girlfriend Stacey and I were living on the Kobuk River at my family’s old place, hauling wood,
There Is No Signal by Andromeda Romano-Lax
Scott H. Young, productivity expert and author of Ultralearning, which I recommend, recently blogged this in response to a reader question: “I believe motivation
49 Writers Retreats
Small Creative Gatherings in a Large Beautiful State
Tutku 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.