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Check out article on Bill Sherwonit’s visit to AK Pro Com
December 11, 2009
If you missed Bill Sherwonit’s December 3 talk at the Alaska Professional Communicators luncheon, you can still read up about it at the AK Pro Com website’s “Afterwords" section.
Saroyan International Prize offers $5,000 for newly published works
December 10, 2009
From Jim Misko and the Alaska Writers Guild comes a suggestion to check out the William Saroyan International Prize for Writing.
Explore, celebrate wild nature with Bill Sherwonit
November 27, 2009
Author of Changing Paths and 11 other books, AlaskaWriters member Bill Sherwonit will speak about “exploring and celebrating wild nature” to Alaska Professional Communicators (an organization that is also a member of our site) on Thursday, December 3. Bill is the featured speaker for the luncheon, to be held in the offices of Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC). Sherwonit will speak about “Exploring and Celebrating Wild Nature, from Alaska’s Urban Center to its Remote Backcountry Wilderness.”
Anchorage illustrator, musician releases flute book/CD set
November 24, 2009
A big welcome to Chris Floyd, Anchorage-based illustrator, musician and author of the recently released book and CD set, A Flock of Magpies: Celtic & Folk Melodies for Native American Flute, which he is selling straight from his AlaskaWriters-hosted website, at www.flockofmagpies.com. The website features 30-second mp3’s, so you can hear samples before buying.
Alaskans among those attempting a novel in November
November 08, 2009
The ‘NaNoWriMos’ are at it again: starting and finishing a novel in the month of November (National Novel Writing Month), no matter what it takes--and one group in Anchorage is offering encouragement through regular “write-ins.” Though so far I haven’t finished this annual writer’s marathon, I love the idea of it. Last year, I kept at it until felled by the double-whammy of a cross-country work trip and a strep-like infection. (I do treasure the memory of my airplane seatmate--at trip’s end--begging to know what it was that had kept me scribbling so hard from Seattle to North Carolina.) This year, I’m not a contender. But I encourage you to learn more about this event, which is quite literally inspirational in that it provides the inspiration most writers confess to me they need most: a DEADLINE.
Tip from Ann Chandonnet: Write What You Don’t Know
November 03, 2009
Former longtime Alaskan Ann Fox Chandonnet dropped a line from Vale, NC, where she now lives, to suggest we check out her essay in the November edition of Winoca Books & Media’s newsletter.
Changing Paths explores writer Bill Sherwonit’s relationship with Brooks Range, nature
September 28, 2009
Nature writer Bill Sherwonit, one of our pioneering AlaskaWriters members, announces the release of Changing Paths: Travels and Meditations in Alaska’s Arctic Wilderness, his second literary nonfiction book to be released with University of Alaska Press. Read on for the press release—and be sure to keep an eye on Bill’s website, where he announces upcoming events, including his Oct. 15 book launch (Title Wave, Anchorage, 6 p.m.).
Hint: If after reading his book, you’re inspired to try nature-writing, the author also teaches a 12-week nature-writing classes; next one starts up in January 2010.
Digital Publishing and the Independent Author
September 25, 2009
Independent authors have been among the first to embrace digital publishing and distribution. When I noticed that longtime AlaskaWriters.com subscriber Justin Oldham had become an author available on my Kindle, I asked if he would share the experience and some tips for others who might want to e-publish. In this story, Justin tells how and why he did it, and why he finds satisfaction —and freedom—in the format.
Guild workshop closes out the weekend
August 23, 2009
The Alaska Writers Guild workshop closed out today with a Q&A panel featuring all the faculty. Among the high points of the weekend, I enjoyed publicist Paula Margulies’ talk on “Book Publicity on a Budget”—especially when I found myself getting an unexpected plug by attendees in the room when someone asked a question about website packages made especially for writers. (For those who asked, I have re-posted info about AlaskaWriters Web Packages here. and below) Thanks!
I did not get to attend every session, due to being silly and double-booking myself (or just talking too much). But of the sessions I did get to, other highlights included:
Create your home on the Web in 6 Steps with AlaskaWriter LLC
August 23, 2009
AlaskaWriters.com offers Web site templates designed for writers who need a web site designed for writers, but who don’t have the time or money to mess with web design. The sites can be easily updated, by you, anytime you want. A Web site membership or associate membership with AlaskaWriters.com helps writers promote and celebrate their services, stories and books, starting at less than $100 annually. (Compare to $25 and up per month just to get the typical privately owned site hosted.) Already have a site, but want to benefit from our link and promotion? Become a supporting member starting at $60/year. Follow the link to get started now…
Off to the AK Writers Guild Workshop…
August 21, 2009
It’s hard to stay inside during one of the last weekends of the summer, but I’m forcing myself--in order to be part of the second-ever Alaska Writers Guild Workshop. Not to play favorites, but the presenter I couldn’t leave summer without seeing was keynote Andrew Harmon. He’s described as a theater director, playwright, acting teacher, and improv specialist--as in IMPROV-isation. Reading about his improv connection made me too curious not to attend, since I’ve long respected the art. Improv is a form of “performance writing,” if I may coin a term. There’s a direct line between improv skills and making connections on the page. Beyond that, it just seems fun.
‘Alaska Heat Wave’? Blame it on the Romance Writers…
August 09, 2009
Hot tip: the Alaska chapter of the Romance Writers of America, at akrwa.org, plans to celebrate four new releases by its members in August with an “Alaska Heat Wave” contest. Watch the group’s site for details to be announced as early as Monday.
