Summertide Writing Celebration: A Fundraiser for 49 Writers Date: August 10, 2024, 5-9pm Location: Private Residence, Anchorage (address to be disclosed after registration) Tickets: $65/person Join 49 Writers at this midsummer celebration of art and community! Spend an evening with other writers, readers, and supporters of the literary arts at this cozy backyard gathering. Experiment […]
Writing Your Story: Finding Emotional Freedom in Writing with Summer A.H. Christiansen Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: Virtual (Zoom) Description:Feelings of overwhelm are common in today's hectic world. Writing is a way to calm your mind and access the truths you want to share with the world. My goal as a writer […]
49 Writers Presents: A Reading Featuring Mieke Eerkens, Instructor for the 2024 Tutka Bay Writers Retreat This year’s featured instructor for the annual Tutka Bay Writers Retreat will present a reading in Anchorage before the retreat. This event is free and open to the public. Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM […]
49 Writers Presents: A Reading Featuring Mieke Eerkens, Instructor for the 2024 Tutka Bay Writers Retreat This year’s featured instructor for the annual Tutka Bay Writers Retreat will present a reading in Homer before the retreat. This event is free and open to the public. Thursday, September 19, 2024 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM […]
14th Annual 49 Writers Tutka Bay Writers Retreat featuring instruction by Mieke Eerkens - Applications open! September 20-22/23, 2024, at Tutka Bay Lodge. About the Retreat Join us for a one-of-a-kind writing retreat set against the stunning backdrop of remote coastal Alaska. The Tutka Bay Writers Retreat allows writers of all genres, backgrounds, and experience […]
READING AND CONVERSATION: FAMILY MATTERS featuring Susan Pope and Kate Troll Thursday, September 26, 2024 | 6:30-7:45PM via Zoom This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Family is one of the most complicated subjects an writer can grapple with. Whether we love them, hate them, or something in between, the […]
Join us for an evening with Tricia Brown in Honor of The Queen of Fairbanks featuring moderator Carol Sturgulewski Sponsored By: 49 Writers, Mat-Su Health Foundation, Friends of Wasilla Public Library, Wasilla Public Library, Alaska Center for the Book, Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Time: 6:00-7:00pm Location: Wasilla Public Library (500 N Crusey St., Wasilla […]
Start Writing Right Now with Tina Tocco Details: This virtual class will consist of four sessions meeting, weekly on Sunday Dates: October 20 - November 10, 2024 Time: 1-3pm AKT Location: Zoom Description: Have you always wanted to try your hand at writing, but never took the leap? Maybe you’ve put down your pen for […]
49 Writers x National Book Foundation Presents: Preoccupations of Place featuring Leigh Newman with moderator Lily H. Tuzroyluke Wednesday, October 23 7:00-8:30pm Wilda Marston Theatre, Anchorage Public Library (Loussac Public Library) 3600 Denali St., Anchorage AK 49 Writers is thrilled to partner with the National Book Foundation on this exciting event! Join National Book Award-honored […]
49 Writers x National Book Foundation Presents: Writing Home featuring Leigh Newman Friday, October 25 7:00-8:30pm Schaible Auditorium, University of Alaska Fairbanks (1790 Tanana Loop, Fairbanks, AK) 49 Writers is thrilled to partner with the National Book Foundation on this exciting event! Join National Book Award-honored author and Anchorage native Leigh Newman as she discusses […]
Dead Writers: A Halloween Event Thursday, October 31, 2024 6:00-8:00pm Writer's Block Bookstore and Cafe, Anchorage AK 49 Writers is spooked, chilled, and thoroughly terrified to present Dead Writers, a community Halloween celebration! This event, which was pioneered by the University of Alaska Fairbanks MFA program, is all about celebrating our deceased literary heroes (and […]
Autumn Open Mic Night & Potluck Join us as we gather again to celebrate our local literary community, our writing, and the turn of the season! When: Thursday, November 7, 6:00-7:30pm Where: Mendenhall Valley Public Library (3025 Diamond Pk Lp, Juneau, AK 99801), Large Meeting Room What to Bring: Yourself, your friends and family, and […]
