The typewriter rested on top of a bookcase at chest height. The writer came to it in the early morning. Standing, he read the previous day’s work. He had stopped at a place in the story where he knew what would come next. Then he began again. Between every two words, he inserted extra space […]
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When the National Archives in Anchorage closes its doors for good at 4 p.m. June 20 and nearly all of its massive trove of documents, letters, diaries, photos, maps, sketches, and films are shipped off to Seattle, the historical and cultural injury to Alaska will be huge. That’s not my view alone but is the
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Much is still happening this week at 49 Writers. We’re putting the last bit of spit and polish at our Raven Place facility in preparation for the May 22 fundraiser and volunteer thank-you event with Heather Lende. Volunteers and founding member donors must RSVP to attend, as we have seating for 35 only. If you
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First, let me hearken back to the sixties to say that yesterday’s 49 Writers poetry discussion was a mind-blowing experience. So many poets, so many great thoughts. I expect to return often to the archived discussion. Many thanks to all who participated. One of the topics batted about in the poetry discussion was voice, the
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