Hello wonderful writers! We hope that you’ve had a productive week writing and are looking forward to a relaxing weekend. It’s almost the end of the month, and that spooky time of year. Have a great Halloween!
INSTRUCTORS WANTED
INSTRUCTORS WANTED
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.
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.
In
Person and Online Workshops organized by 49 Writers for which you can still sign up. Check out the details and register at the 49
Writers website.
ANCHORAGE –
IN PERSON
IN PERSON
BURNING
WITH LOVE: HOW TO WRITE ABOUT LOVE WITHOUT BLUSHING with Alyse Knorr
WITH LOVE: HOW TO WRITE ABOUT LOVE WITHOUT BLUSHING with Alyse Knorr
November
3 from 7-10pm
3 from 7-10pm
Location: 161
E. 1st Ave., Door 15 (Alaska Humanities Forum)
E. 1st Ave., Door 15 (Alaska Humanities Forum)
All
genres.
genres.
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
ONLINE
CLASSES
CLASSES
FIRST
PERSON COMPLICATED–THE DUAL-VOICED NARRATOR with Andromeda Romano-Lax
PERSON COMPLICATED–THE DUAL-VOICED NARRATOR with Andromeda Romano-Lax
November
2 to November 22
2 to November 22
9+
hours over 3 Weeks
hours over 3 Weeks
Online.
No scheduled meetings, asynchronous instruction
No scheduled meetings, asynchronous instruction
Genres:
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction/Nonfiction
NEW CLASSES!
Caroline Goodwin, the Poet Laureate of San
Mateo will be teaching a class in Anchorage, Juneau, and Sitka this December. Register now at http://www.49writingcenter.org/Instruction/classes.php.
Mateo will be teaching a class in Anchorage, Juneau, and Sitka this December. Register now at http://www.49writingcenter.org/Instruction/classes.php.
• 12/12/15 – 6-9pm at the
Alaska Humanities Forum in Anchorage
Alaska Humanities Forum in Anchorage
• 12/17/19 – 6-9pm at Taku
Graphics/Shorefast Editions 5723 Concrete Way in Juneau
Graphics/Shorefast Editions 5723 Concrete Way in Juneau
• 12/19/15 – 9am-noon at the
Island Institute 304 Baranof in Sitka
Island Institute 304 Baranof in Sitka
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.
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
Tuesday,
November 3 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the UAA/APU Consortium Library, room 307
November 3 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the UAA/APU Consortium Library, room 307
Will
Jacobs presents Becoming UAA 1954-2014
Jacobs presents Becoming UAA 1954-2014
Since
1972, Will Jacobs, UAA Professor Emeritus of History and Political Science, has
contributed to the university community as a teacher, scholar and
administrator. His book, Becoming UAA 1954-2014, The Origins &
Development of the University of Alaska Anchorage, published by University
of Alaska Anchorage, details the development of UAA from 1949 till 2014.
At this event, Becoming UAA and various challenges facing public
higher education today will be addressed. Everyone is invited.
1972, Will Jacobs, UAA Professor Emeritus of History and Political Science, has
contributed to the university community as a teacher, scholar and
administrator. His book, Becoming UAA 1954-2014, The Origins &
Development of the University of Alaska Anchorage, published by University
of Alaska Anchorage, details the development of UAA from 1949 till 2014.
At this event, Becoming UAA and various challenges facing public
higher education today will be addressed. Everyone is invited.
For
this event there is free parking in the library Lot, Library NE Lot and
the East Parking Garage.
this event there is free parking in the library Lot, Library NE Lot and
the East Parking Garage.
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.
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.
There
is free parking at UAA on Saturdays. 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
EVENTS
AROUND ALASKA
AROUND ALASKA
SOUTHCENTRAL,
MAT-SU, KENAI PENINSULA
MAT-SU, KENAI PENINSULA
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.
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.
CONFERENCES,
AWARDS, RETREATS, AND RESIDENCIES
AWARDS, RETREATS, AND 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
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.
Write to Publish, in partnership with the
Timberline Review and Cirque, offer a flash fiction contest and a Pacific
Northwest poetry contest this year. Submissions
open September 8 and close October 30, 2015. Entries for the
Pacific Northwest poetry contest may be original, unpublished works up to 40
lines and should be centered on a Pacific Northwest theme. Entries for the
flash fiction contest must be 700 words or fewer, original, unpublished, and
double spaced. Winners will be notified the first week of December and will win
a cash prize of $100, a reading at the conference and publication in Timberline
Review for poetry and Cirque for flash fiction.
Timberline Review and Cirque, offer a flash fiction contest and a Pacific
Northwest poetry contest this year. Submissions
open September 8 and close October 30, 2015. Entries for the
Pacific Northwest poetry contest may be original, unpublished works up to 40
lines and should be centered on a Pacific Northwest theme. Entries for the
flash fiction contest must be 700 words or fewer, original, unpublished, and
double spaced. Winners will be notified the first week of December and will win
a cash prize of $100, a reading at the conference and publication in Timberline
Review for poetry and Cirque for flash fiction.
The
contest fee is $10, and only one story or poem may be submitted per person, per
contest. Please send submissions via email to w2p@ooliganpress.pdx.edu with “Flash Fiction Contest Submission” or
“PNW Poetry Contest Submission” as the subject line.
contest fee is $10, and only one story or poem may be submitted per person, per
contest. Please send submissions via email to w2p@ooliganpress.pdx.edu with “Flash Fiction Contest Submission” or
“PNW Poetry Contest Submission” as the subject line.
For
more detailed information about the contests, the conference, or to purchase
tickets, visit http://ooligan.pdx.edu/writetopublish/.
more detailed information about the contests, the conference, or to purchase
tickets, visit http://ooligan.pdx.edu/writetopublish/.
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
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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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