Winter is around the corner with its darkness and ice. Only few days ago,
my son and I marveled at the bright sunset like infinite roses reflecting into
the sky. It gave a feeling of warmth
that we want to preserve to take us through gloomy days. Similar to the feeling
an amazing masterpiece or a great piece of literature would give us.
my son and I marveled at the bright sunset like infinite roses reflecting into
the sky. It gave a feeling of warmth
that we want to preserve to take us through gloomy days. Similar to the feeling
an amazing masterpiece or a great piece of literature would give us.
In
Person and Online Workshops organized by 49 Writers.
Check out the details and register at the 49 Writers website.
Person and Online Workshops organized by 49 Writers.
Check out the details and register at the 49 Writers website.
ANCHORAGE –
IN PERSON
IN PERSON
THE
SPIRITUAL IN WRITING: ACROSS FAITH, GENRES, AND TIME with Kathleen Tarr
SPIRITUAL IN WRITING: ACROSS FAITH, GENRES, AND TIME with Kathleen Tarr
November
10, 12, 17, and 19 from 7:00-9:30pm
10, 12, 17, and 19 from 7:00-9:30pm
Location: 161
E. 1st Ave., Door 15 (Alaska Humanities Forum)
E. 1st Ave., Door 15 (Alaska Humanities Forum)
All
genres
genres
NEW
Workshop!!!!
Workshop!!!!
LIST
AND LITANY with Caroline Goodwin
AND LITANY with Caroline Goodwin
December
12 from 6:00-9:00pm
12 from 6:00-9:00pm
Location:
161 E. 1st Ave., Door 15 (Alaska Humanities Forum)
161 E. 1st Ave., Door 15 (Alaska Humanities Forum)
LIST
AND LITANY
AND LITANY
This
class is designed to help you walk confidently into the metaphorical “blank
page”. As writers, we must do this again and again, regardless of whether
we are seasoned artists or just getting started. Our minds contain many doors,
our imaginations many openings and opportunities. In “List and Litany” we will
spend the first hour responding to a series of specific prompts. These will
take us through several imaginative doors. Next, we will read and begin to
shape our writings, looking for any patterns that present themselves. We will
listen to Christopher Dewdney perform a section of A Natural History of
Southwestern Ontario and we will read a few poems that use listing
effectively. The workshop will conclude with a reading and discussion of next
steps in developing the writing. Every student will have the opportunity to
send a piece of writing to the instructor via snail mail for a brief written
response.
class is designed to help you walk confidently into the metaphorical “blank
page”. As writers, we must do this again and again, regardless of whether
we are seasoned artists or just getting started. Our minds contain many doors,
our imaginations many openings and opportunities. In “List and Litany” we will
spend the first hour responding to a series of specific prompts. These will
take us through several imaginative doors. Next, we will read and begin to
shape our writings, looking for any patterns that present themselves. We will
listen to Christopher Dewdney perform a section of A Natural History of
Southwestern Ontario and we will read a few poems that use listing
effectively. The workshop will conclude with a reading and discussion of next
steps in developing the writing. Every student will have the opportunity to
send a piece of writing to the instructor via snail mail for a brief written
response.
Are
you interested in sharing what you’ve learned as a writer? We are always looking for
qualified faculty to teach for 49 Writers. If you are a published writer with
teaching experience and a passion for your craft, we want to hear from you! If
you have expertise pertaining to other aspects of writing and the writing life,
let’s talk.
you interested in sharing what you’ve learned as a writer? We are always looking for
qualified faculty to teach for 49 Writers. If you are a published writer with
teaching experience and a passion for your craft, we want to hear from you! If
you have expertise pertaining to other aspects of writing and the writing life,
let’s talk.
Please
contact Erin at 49writers@gmail.com or fill out a course
proposal form. We’re looking for
workshops of all lengths, but particularly one and two day offerings. Proposal
deadline November 15.
contact Erin at 49writers@gmail.com or fill out a course
proposal form. We’re looking for
workshops of all lengths, but particularly one and two day offerings. Proposal
deadline November 15.
Alaska Women Speak is a quarterly journal of
women’s writing in its 23rd year of publication. Please join us in helping to
redefine the journal and meet the needs of more Alaska writers and readers.
Feel free to pass this email along to others who would like to help Alaska
Women Speak by taking this survey.
women’s writing in its 23rd year of publication. Please join us in helping to
redefine the journal and meet the needs of more Alaska writers and readers.
Feel free to pass this email along to others who would like to help Alaska
Women Speak by taking this survey.
EVENTS
IN ANCHORAGE
IN ANCHORAGE
49 Writers Reading and Craft
Talk on November 12 at 7pm at the Great Harvest
Bread Co.
Talk on November 12 at 7pm at the Great Harvest
Bread Co.
Linda Martin
– Just a Figure of Speech—finding and placing metaphors to best
effect. We’ll explore our own important moments and experiment with comparisons
that strike the tone we intend.
– Just a Figure of Speech—finding and placing metaphors to best
effect. We’ll explore our own important moments and experiment with comparisons
that strike the tone we intend.
Events
at the UAA Bookstore
at the UAA Bookstore
Saturday,
November 7 from 1:00pm-3:00pm at the UAA/APU Consortium Library, room 307
November 7 from 1:00pm-3:00pm at the UAA/APU Consortium Library, room 307
Francisco
Miranda presents Spanish Poets from A Gray Barn Rising
Miranda presents Spanish Poets from A Gray Barn Rising
Spanish
poets from A Gray Barn Rising– Alfonsina Storni-(Argentina), César Vallejo
(Peru), Pablo Neruda (Chile), Federico García Lorca (Spain), Miguel Hernández
(Spain), Alejandra Pizarnik (Argentina), and Nicanor Parra (Chile) will be
featured with poetry recitations and commentary by Francisco Miranda.
Francisco Miranda is Associate Professor Spanish in the Department of
Languages at UAA.
poets from A Gray Barn Rising– Alfonsina Storni-(Argentina), César Vallejo
(Peru), Pablo Neruda (Chile), Federico García Lorca (Spain), Miguel Hernández
(Spain), Alejandra Pizarnik (Argentina), and Nicanor Parra (Chile) will be
featured with poetry recitations and commentary by Francisco Miranda.
Francisco Miranda is Associate Professor Spanish in the Department of
Languages at UAA.
There
is free parking at UAA on Saturdays.
is free parking at UAA on Saturdays.
Tuesday, November 10 from 5:00pm-7:00pm
at the UAA/APU Consortium Library, room 307
at the UAA/APU Consortium Library, room 307
Kinship,
Art, and More: Exploring Family Photo Collections
Art, and More: Exploring Family Photo Collections
At
this event, the value of family and historic photographs as art collections and
community reflections are themes addressed by guest speakers Samantha Hill and
Carolyn Kozak.
this event, the value of family and historic photographs as art collections and
community reflections are themes addressed by guest speakers Samantha Hill and
Carolyn Kozak.
Samantha
Hill is Rasmuson Artist in Residence at the Anchorage Museum. She is a
transdisciplinary artist from Chicago, IL with an emphasis on archives, social
projects & art facilitations.
Hill is Rasmuson Artist in Residence at the Anchorage Museum. She is a
transdisciplinary artist from Chicago, IL with an emphasis on archives, social
projects & art facilitations.
Carolyn
Kozak is currently Curator of Special Exhibits and Programs at The
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center. Passionate about the value of family
albums and informal photography, she has offered public presentations on “The
Art of the Photo Album.”
Kozak is currently Curator of Special Exhibits and Programs at The
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center. Passionate about the value of family
albums and informal photography, she has offered public presentations on “The
Art of the Photo Album.”
There
is free parking for this event in the Library Lot, Library NE Lot , and the
East Garage. This event is sponsored by the UAA Campus Bookstore in
collaboration with the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center.
is free parking for this event in the Library Lot, Library NE Lot , and the
East Garage. This event is sponsored by the UAA Campus Bookstore in
collaboration with the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center.
All
UAA Campus Bookstore events are informal, free and open to the public.
For a look at future events see https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/bookstore/events/special-events-calendar.cfm
UAA Campus Bookstore events are informal, free and open to the public.
For a look at future events see https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/bookstore/events/special-events-calendar.cfm
Local
Library Events
Library Events
Book
Signings
Signings
EVENTS
AROUND ALASKA
AROUND ALASKA
SOUTHCENTRAL,
MAT-SU, KENAI PENINSULA
MAT-SU, KENAI PENINSULA
Poetry Parley will take place on November
18th in Modern Dwellers,
Metro Mall, 6:30 pm. Teeka Ballas is the local poet with Franz Wright as the
marquee.
18th in Modern Dwellers,
Metro Mall, 6:30 pm. Teeka Ballas is the local poet with Franz Wright as the
marquee.
SOUTHEAST
The Friends of the
Juneau-Douglas City Museum (FoJDCM) will host their public annual meeting at the Hangar Ballroom on November 12 at 6:30 pm. With a
mission to support, protect, and promote Juneau-Douglas History, the Friends
have invited John Straley,
well-known Sitka author, who will present—“The Truth, the Whole Truth, and
Nothing but a Story: The Art of Writing Historical Fiction,” at 7:00 pm. This is a free event to FoJDCM
members which includes light refreshments. A donation of $5 per person from
nonmembers is requested.
Juneau-Douglas City Museum (FoJDCM) will host their public annual meeting at the Hangar Ballroom on November 12 at 6:30 pm. With a
mission to support, protect, and promote Juneau-Douglas History, the Friends
have invited John Straley,
well-known Sitka author, who will present—“The Truth, the Whole Truth, and
Nothing but a Story: The Art of Writing Historical Fiction,” at 7:00 pm. This is a free event to FoJDCM
members which includes light refreshments. A donation of $5 per person from
nonmembers is requested.
John
Straley has worked as a fiction writer and criminal defense investigator
evaluating evidence to find the truth for over thirty years. For this very
special evening, he will discuss the nature of truth and the importance of
historical and scientific accuracy as an essential quality of lively
storytelling in fiction and even poetry. His presentation will include readings
of his work featuring a Juneau history theme.
Straley has worked as a fiction writer and criminal defense investigator
evaluating evidence to find the truth for over thirty years. For this very
special evening, he will discuss the nature of truth and the importance of
historical and scientific accuracy as an essential quality of lively
storytelling in fiction and even poetry. His presentation will include readings
of his work featuring a Juneau history theme.
360 North Writers Showcase –
Juneau
Juneau
Event
will feature several short stories and essays, including a guest performance by
John Straley, the award-winning
author of “Cold Storage, Alaska.” Be part of the television studio audience
@360 in the 360 North and KTOO building on Friday,
November 13th. Doors open at 6:30 and cameras roll at 7 p.m. Admission is free,
and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. At the end
of the one-hour recording meet the actors and the writers and Straley will be
signing books.
will feature several short stories and essays, including a guest performance by
John Straley, the award-winning
author of “Cold Storage, Alaska.” Be part of the television studio audience
@360 in the 360 North and KTOO building on Friday,
November 13th. Doors open at 6:30 and cameras roll at 7 p.m. Admission is free,
and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. At the end
of the one-hour recording meet the actors and the writers and Straley will be
signing books.
The Alaska Marine Conservation
Council is
in search of volunteer storytellers to help lead a 3-hour storytelling workshop
for young fishermen. The workshop will take place Saturday, Jan. 30,
2016 in Juneau, and will focus on how narrative — expressed through a
variety of mediums — can be used at many levels of personal and professional
communication. The workshop will offer strategies for fishermen to access and
tell their unique story. We believe that strong personal and collective
narratives are key factors in advocating for healthy communities and
ecosystems, and hope to share useful tools for developing those narratives
through this workshop. Ideally, our guest storyteller would also have a
connection to Alaskan fisheries, past or present. If interested, please contact
Hannah Heimbuch at hannah@akmarine.org, or (907) 299-4018.
Council is
in search of volunteer storytellers to help lead a 3-hour storytelling workshop
for young fishermen. The workshop will take place Saturday, Jan. 30,
2016 in Juneau, and will focus on how narrative — expressed through a
variety of mediums — can be used at many levels of personal and professional
communication. The workshop will offer strategies for fishermen to access and
tell their unique story. We believe that strong personal and collective
narratives are key factors in advocating for healthy communities and
ecosystems, and hope to share useful tools for developing those narratives
through this workshop. Ideally, our guest storyteller would also have a
connection to Alaskan fisheries, past or present. If interested, please contact
Hannah Heimbuch at hannah@akmarine.org, or (907) 299-4018.
The
sixth annual North Words Writers Symposium will be held May 25-28 in Skagway.
Novelist/essayist/editor and storyteller supreme Brian Doyle of Portland,
Oregon (Mink River, The Plover, Martin Marten, and the
forthcoming Chicago) will be the 2016 keynote author. He will be joined
by Alaskan authors Kim Heacox, Eowyn Ivey, Heather Lende, Lynn Schooler, John
Straley, and Emily Wall. For more information see http://nwwriterss.com/. Registration will
open in early November.
sixth annual North Words Writers Symposium will be held May 25-28 in Skagway.
Novelist/essayist/editor and storyteller supreme Brian Doyle of Portland,
Oregon (Mink River, The Plover, Martin Marten, and the
forthcoming Chicago) will be the 2016 keynote author. He will be joined
by Alaskan authors Kim Heacox, Eowyn Ivey, Heather Lende, Lynn Schooler, John
Straley, and Emily Wall. For more information see http://nwwriterss.com/. Registration will
open in early November.
INTERIOR
Alaska Quarterly Review
Pre-publication Celebration Reading and Reception will take place on
Saturday, November 7th,
4:30pm at University of Alaska Museum
of the North. Preview reading by Fairbanks luminaries Peggy Shumaker, Frank
Soos, Kesler Woodward, James Englehardt, Margo Klass, John Kooistra, Anita Stelcel,
and Dorli McWayn The event is free and open to the public.
Pre-publication Celebration Reading and Reception will take place on
Saturday, November 7th,
4:30pm at University of Alaska Museum
of the North. Preview reading by Fairbanks luminaries Peggy Shumaker, Frank
Soos, Kesler Woodward, James Englehardt, Margo Klass, John Kooistra, Anita Stelcel,
and Dorli McWayn The event is free and open to the public.
For
event information contact Paggy Shumaker at peggyzoe@gmail.com
event information contact Paggy Shumaker at peggyzoe@gmail.com
Come
join the Fairbanks Arts Association on Saturday, November 7th at 7pm
for a literary reading by two of Fairbanks’ favorite authors: Jean Anderson and Cindy Hardy. The
reading will take place in the Bear
Gallery in the Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts at Pioneer Park (2300
Airport Way). This event is FREE and open to the public.
join the Fairbanks Arts Association on Saturday, November 7th at 7pm
for a literary reading by two of Fairbanks’ favorite authors: Jean Anderson and Cindy Hardy. The
reading will take place in the Bear
Gallery in the Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts at Pioneer Park (2300
Airport Way). This event is FREE and open to the public.
OPPORTUNITIES
FOR WRITERS
FOR WRITERS
Looking
for a writer in Juneau who could commit to cover 2-3 days each week
(Monday-Friday) from 4-5:30pm during November’s NaNoWriMo to help give kids
time to write, support and maybe even give some motivation and ideas. The
writer will partner with Jennifer Walker who will be covering the other 2-3
days each week. To meet and plan, please contact her at paterjen@gmail.com.
for a writer in Juneau who could commit to cover 2-3 days each week
(Monday-Friday) from 4-5:30pm during November’s NaNoWriMo to help give kids
time to write, support and maybe even give some motivation and ideas. The
writer will partner with Jennifer Walker who will be covering the other 2-3
days each week. To meet and plan, please contact her at paterjen@gmail.com.
The
blog/website agingalaskans.info is seeking fiction and
non-fiction submissions to publish as blog postings, newsletter items, and
possibly in other venues such as an electronic compilation of items from the
website. All interested writers are strongly advised to review the website in
detail to get a feel for website which focuses on issues of concern to Alaskans
in their 50s and older. We are interested in:
blog/website agingalaskans.info is seeking fiction and
non-fiction submissions to publish as blog postings, newsletter items, and
possibly in other venues such as an electronic compilation of items from the
website. All interested writers are strongly advised to review the website in
detail to get a feel for website which focuses on issues of concern to Alaskans
in their 50s and older. We are interested in:
• short stories
• essays
• book reviews
• poetry
• memoirs
Here
are a few details and caveats.
are a few details and caveats.
• We are volunteers, so we
cannot pay for submissions. Ask again when we are rich and famous 🙂
cannot pay for submissions. Ask again when we are rich and famous 🙂
• Subject matter must broadly
fit the theme “aging in Alaska” involving and/or clearly targeting
persons in their 50s and older.
fit the theme “aging in Alaska” involving and/or clearly targeting
persons in their 50s and older.
• Submit whatever mix and
number of items you want, but they must not total more than 1,000 words.
number of items you want, but they must not total more than 1,000 words.
• Do not submit anything else
until we invite you in writing to do so.
until we invite you in writing to do so.
• Submissions may have been
published elsewhere (please indicate where), but you must indicate
truthfully that you have all relevant rights to publish the article.
We may ask for documentation.
published elsewhere (please indicate where), but you must indicate
truthfully that you have all relevant rights to publish the article.
We may ask for documentation.
• Please include a short, one
paragraph bio, and a digital photo of yourself that we will post with your
work.
paragraph bio, and a digital photo of yourself that we will post with your
work.
CONFERENCES,
AWARDS, RETREATS & RESIDENCIES
AWARDS, RETREATS & RESIDENCIES
360 North will start the 2015-16 season of
Writers’ Showcase. All Alaska writers are invited to submit fiction and
nonfiction pieces. Stories are read before a live studio audience by
professional actors, and later broadcast throughout Alaska on statewide public
TV and radio. Stories should be about 10 minutes long when read aloud.
Profanity will need to be edited for broadcast.
Writers’ Showcase. All Alaska writers are invited to submit fiction and
nonfiction pieces. Stories are read before a live studio audience by
professional actors, and later broadcast throughout Alaska on statewide public
TV and radio. Stories should be about 10 minutes long when read aloud.
Profanity will need to be edited for broadcast.
SUBMISSION
DEADLINE RECORDING DATE
DEADLINE RECORDING DATE
January 18,
2016 February
25, 2016
2016 February
25, 2016
April 25,
2016 June
2, 2016
2016 June
2, 2016
Submit to arts
[at] ktoo [dot] org.
[at] ktoo [dot] org.
For questions contact Scott Burton
Arts, Culture and Music Producer at
907.463.6473
907.463.6473
The
2016 Governor’s Awards ceremony will be held in Juneau on Thursday, January
28th. We will also continue the tradition of scheduling CHAMP Day (Culture,
Humanities, Arts & Museums Partners), a legislative fly-in day, on Wednesday,
January 27th. Please start brainstorming ideas for nominees and
consider submitting a nomination! The nomination process will open in August.
This year’s Arts categories will be: Margaret Nick Cooke Award for Alaska
Native Arts & Languages, Business Leadership, Arts Advocacy and Individual
Artist. A list of previous awardees can be found at https://education.alaska.gov/aksca/pdf/Past_Recipients_GAAH.pdf.
2016 Governor’s Awards ceremony will be held in Juneau on Thursday, January
28th. We will also continue the tradition of scheduling CHAMP Day (Culture,
Humanities, Arts & Museums Partners), a legislative fly-in day, on Wednesday,
January 27th. Please start brainstorming ideas for nominees and
consider submitting a nomination! The nomination process will open in August.
This year’s Arts categories will be: Margaret Nick Cooke Award for Alaska
Native Arts & Languages, Business Leadership, Arts Advocacy and Individual
Artist. A list of previous awardees can be found at https://education.alaska.gov/aksca/pdf/Past_Recipients_GAAH.pdf.
2016
Statewide Arts and Culture Conference will take place in Anchorage, Thursday, April
28th through Saturday, April 30th. We are in the process of
exploring compelling themes, topics and national speakers for the convening.
Like our last conference, we will be engaging Alaskan artists in the planning
and production of the event. Be on the lookout for the opportunity to apply to
be a conference Partner Artist, which will open in the fall. If you have any
ideas to share with us, please send them our way by emailing aksca.info@alaska.gov
Statewide Arts and Culture Conference will take place in Anchorage, Thursday, April
28th through Saturday, April 30th. We are in the process of
exploring compelling themes, topics and national speakers for the convening.
Like our last conference, we will be engaging Alaskan artists in the planning
and production of the event. Be on the lookout for the opportunity to apply to
be a conference Partner Artist, which will open in the fall. If you have any
ideas to share with us, please send them our way by emailing aksca.info@alaska.gov
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Chairs Literary Journal, a new literary journal publishing short stories and poetry
from new and emerging authors, seeks submissions and volunteers. They are
currently composing their flagship issue, straight out of JBER, AK. To learn
more, and to submit, email info@13chairs.com or visit 13chairs.com.
Chairs Literary Journal, a new literary journal publishing short stories and poetry
from new and emerging authors, seeks submissions and volunteers. They are
currently composing their flagship issue, straight out of JBER, AK. To learn
more, and to submit, email info@13chairs.com or visit 13chairs.com.
Alaska Women Speak is now accepting
submissions for the Winter 2015 issue. The upcoming theme is
“Talking over Coffee (or Tea).” Submissions are due November
15th.
submissions for the Winter 2015 issue. The upcoming theme is
“Talking over Coffee (or Tea).” Submissions are due November
15th.
Alderworks Alaska
Writers and Artists Retreat
will be accepting residency applications November 15,
2015 – January15, 2016. For more information visit http://alderworksalaska.com
Writers and Artists Retreat
will be accepting residency applications November 15,
2015 – January15, 2016. For more information visit http://alderworksalaska.com
Your
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Membership Counts!
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people receive these newsletters. Many of them are members of 49 Writers,
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CrossCurrents events, readings, blog posts, and craft talks. Won’t you join
them by becoming a member? October is our annual membership and donation
campaign; we hope you’ll consider becoming an active part of the 49 Writers
family.
people receive these newsletters. Many of them are members of 49 Writers,
knowing that their membership helps support all of the workshops, author tours,
CrossCurrents events, readings, blog posts, and craft talks. Won’t you join
them by becoming a member? October is our annual membership and donation
campaign; we hope you’ll consider becoming an active part of the 49 Writers
family.
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