Everyone has a “what I’m doing in Alaska” story: I got a job; I met someone; I watched too much Discovery Channel; I crossed a land bridge from Asia sometime between 60,000 and 50,000 BCE. But nobody moves here to become a comedy writer. Nobody, except me. You see, I spent most of my 20s […]
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If you’d like to propose a course for our Spring 2013 Literary Season, check out our instructor guidelines at www.49writingcenter.org /get involved /teach and fill out the easy online course proposal form by November 16. We are always looking for faculty with a strong writing and teaching background and we encourage you to submit your ideas for consideration. One
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Ready for leftovers – and online shopping? Our Online Holiday Literary Auction starts Nov. 26 and runs through Dec. 5 with literary services and items of interest to readers and writers, from a two-night stay at Sheep Mountain Lodge to a partial manuscript critique by a New York editor. View items and place your bid
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We’re on the homestretch for registration for the writing retreat with acclaimed author David Vann at Tutka Bay Lodge. Only three of 17 spots remain. Decision time! Last Friday, we shared the news that our 415 L. Street facility is being sold and we’ll be moving on Nov. 1. That’s all we knew a week
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