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The mission of Alaska Writers Guild is to educate, support, and inspire writers in their creative process. Check out more at www.alaskawritersguild.com

Alaska Writers Guild is an organization supporting published and unpublished writers in Alaska. If you have written, are writing, or are thinking of writing, you want to be a part of this dynamic group, which meets monthly for fun, fellowship, and programs of interest to writers at all skill levels. Alaska Writers Guild is designed to educate and inform beginning, intermediate and published writer

s. Members gain information and skills in which they may form a plan of action and a system of working with editors, agents, public relations people, printers, publishers, bookstores, and marketing people. And frequently, by listening to authors who have done it. The people in the writing industry offer valuable information and contacts in the monthly meetings and workshops.

08/25/2026

September is almost here! Meet the faculty of the 2026 Alaska Conference for Writers and Illustrators!

On Friday, September 18, speakers will be leading intensives, which are two hours of in-depth instruction from 10 a.m. to noon and 3 to 5 p.m. These will be taught by:

🌟 Keynote speaker and author Erik Mertz
🌟 Literary agent Angela Ackerman
🌟 Literary agent Jenny Xu
🌟 Literary agent Maggie Cooper
🌟 Literary agent Sean McCarthy

On Saturday, September 19, each will be leading hour-long breakout sessions covering a range of topics from editing to audiobooks, character development, memoir writing, and more!

Learn more and register now at 🔗 alaskawritersguild.com/conference

08/09/2026

Need a little support for your next project?

The Lin Halterman Memorial Grant provides monetary awards to current Alaska Writers Guild members to support their writerly pursuits—from hiring an editor or attending a conference to conducting research or taking an advanced writing course.

The grant honors the legacy of Linda L. Halterman, a longtime Alaska Writers Guild member whose determination and passion for storytelling continue to inspire Alaska’s writing community.

Ready to invest in your writing? Learn more and apply at 🔗 alaskawritersguild.com/Lin-Halterman-Grant

08/08/2026

We're offering conference scholarships to help writers attend the 2026 Alaska Writers Guild Conference—and today's the deadline!

Whether you're working on your first manuscript or your next book, this is your chance to learn from industry professionals, connect with fellow writers, and invest in your creative journey.

If attending the conference has been on your wish list, we encourage you to apply—you never know where one opportunity might lead!

08/05/2026

We're offering conference scholarships to help writers attend the 2026 Alaska Writers Guild Conference. Whether you're working on your first manuscript or your next book, this is your chance to learn from industry professionals, connect with fellow writers, and invest in your creative journey.

If attending the conference has been on your wish list, we encourage you to apply—you never know where one opportunity might lead.

Learn more about eligibility and submit your application 🔗 alaskawritersguild.com/writers-conference-scholarships

07/29/2026

📚 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Alaska Writers Guild Conference!

Whether you're polishing your first draft, illustrating your first picture book, or preparing to query agents, this conference is designed for writers and illustrators at every stage. Join fellow creatives from across Alaska and beyond for inspiring keynotes, craft sessions, publishing insights, manuscript critiques, and opportunities to connect with agents, editors, and authors.

🗓️ September 18–19, 2026
📍 University of Alaska Anchorage

✨Early registration is available now, with discounted rates for Alaska Writers Guild, Alaska Romance Writers, and SCBWI members. Register by August 22 to take advantage of early-bird pricing and reserve one-on-one manuscript reviews.

Register today and start counting down to Alaska's premier conference for writers and illustrators!

Learn more and register at 🔗 alaskawritersguild.com/Conference

06/24/2026

Don't miss "Building Your Author Brand" on Saturday, July 11, from 2 to 3 p.m. Anjanette Barr will lead this Alaska Writers Guild session!

Social media changes, the names of genres change, and what is hot in the publishing market changes. Your "author brand" is the key to weathering those fluctuations with stability and success. Literary agent Anjanette Barr will show you how to distill the essence of who you are as a person and as a writer, then communicate that effectively to your target audience to boost your career organically, even if your platform or audience changes.

Find more info and how to register at 🔗 alaskawritersguild.com/event-6739490

06/22/2026

Don't miss your opportunity to enter the Alaska Writers Guild Children's Literature contest. That includes picture books, chapter books, middle-grade, and young adult pieces.

You could win up to $100, and every entrant receives personalized feedback from our judges.

The deadline is Monday, August 17.

See more information and registration details at 🔗 alaskawritersguild.com/writing-contest

06/09/2026

Save the date! The 2026 Alaska Writers Guild Conference returns September 18 and 19, bringing together writers and illustrators at every stage of the creative journey.

In partnership with Alaska Romance Writers, SCBWI Alaska, and UAA's Department of Writing, this year's conference features agents, editors, authors, workshops, panels, keynotes, and opportunities for one-on-one manuscript reviews.

Early registration discounts will be available soon, with special pricing for university students and faculty.

Who's planning to attend? 📖✨

06/08/2026

If you are in the Fairbanks area, Community Writers Group and Alask Writers Guild Interior Chapter will join for their annual summer Writers Potluck. Meet local writers and find out what resources are available in our community. Friends and family welcome. Bring a dish to share. https://www.alaskawritersguild.com/interior-chapter

Sunday, June 14, 2026, 1 pm. Picnic Area in front of the Centennial Center in Pioneer Park. Event will move to the Bear Gallery in case of bad weather.

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PO Box 670014
Chugiak, AK
99567

Website

http://alaskawritersguild.com/

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