Happy Winter everyone! At least it feels that way. Daylight savings time ends this weekend, the light is fading quickly, there’s frost most everywhere, and there’s finally snow in parts of the state. As we dip into our darker months, we’re making room for some writing exploration. Coming up soon: John Straley comes to Anchorage […]
Literary Roundup | November 2-8, 2018 Read More »
Happy Friday! I’m still reflecting on the fabulous camaraderie and inspiration of the North Words Writers Symposium last week. It was great to see old friends and meet new ones. 49 Writers grew a bit too with new members, so if you’re just joining us, welcome! 49 Writers board member Katie Bausler has continued her work
Literary Roundup | June 8-14, 2018 Read More »
What is a poetic line, exactly? What difference does it make where the line “breaks?” When we look at words on a page we can instantly identify a poem because a poem is lineated. Lines (or their conspicuous absence) are a large part of what makes a poem a poem. How does a poet decide
Susanna J. Mishler | Line, Please! Read More »
Ah, the New Year. At its launch, we make our best stab at ditching old habits and acquiring new, better habits that—with any luck—will propel us toward our goals. For writers, that means taking our writing to the next level—the “breakout” story, essay, or book. Ah, but the fail rate. By the calendar, we’re still
Deb: Take Your Writing to the Next Level Read More »
Andromeda mentioned last month that for much of grade school she felt like a prisoner. I, on the other hand, loved grade school. It was more than the books and the library and the special programs some teachers way back then managed to cobble together even in the absence of federal mandates and guidelines. I
Make your own rules Read More »
A tip for anyone venturing into Iditarod country during the race: Don’t try going south when the mushers are headed north. At least not if you’re in a hurry. Planes are diverted to shuffle checkpoint workers and spectators, and there’s a good chance your flight will be delayed. For a long time. But if you
A Guest Post by Donna Erickson: Keep Your Stitches Tight Read More »
