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: Warflower by Robert Stark
Warflower: A True Story of Family, Service and Life in Alaska by Robert Stark “On my mother’s side of the family, every male served
2022 Alaska Book Tour by Ken Waldman
If you’re reading this and have published books, you know the challenges of planning even a single book release event. Coordinating a tour is
The Coordination of 100 Muscles: On Reclaiming Speech as a Stutterer by John Whittier Treat
Everyone stutters occasionally, but only a few of us are stutterers. And those of us who are stutterers don’t always stutter, just as the
Dad’s Writing by Kevin Holthaus
Below are a few comments from my perspective about my father, Gary Holthaus, and his writing life. His poetry of life was so expansive
Upcoming Events
Live from Storyknife: August
Oh the Places We Go: Writing the Place-Based Essay or Story
Inspirations Series: Paul Greci
Tutka Bay Author Reading: Luis Alberto Urrea – Homer
Tutka Bay Writers Retreat – 2022
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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.