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2020 Member Survey
Tell us what is most important to you and your writing goals.
1.
How would you best describe your writing experience?
Beginning
Intermediate
Experienced
Other (please specify)
2.
How would you best describe your writing goals? (Check all that apply)
Improving the quality of my writing
Developing a regular writing habit
Sharing my written work with others for mutual feedback
Publishing my written work
Other (please specify)
3.
Why are you a member of 49 Writers? (Check all that apply)
To participate in educational programming (classes, events)
To meet other writers and join a writing community
To keep informed of writing events and opportunities in Alaska
To learn about and support the literary arts in Alaska
Other (please specify)
4.
What 49 Writers programs have you participated in? (Check all that apply)
Classes (in person or online)
Reading & Craft Talks with published authors
Crosscurrents panel discussions on special topics
Writers retreats (Tutka Bay, Shrine of St. Therese)
Public readings featuring local writers
Private gatherings to generate and/or share work
Other (please specify)
5.
What 49 Writers programs have been most useful to you in meeting your writing goals?
Classes (in person or online)
Reading & Craft Talks with published authors
Crosscurrents panel discussions on special topics
Writers retreats (Tutka Bay, Shrine of St. Therese)
Public readings featuring local writers
Private gatherings to generate and/or share work
Other (please specify)
6.
Which 49 Writers communications and outreach initiatives have you found most useful? (Please check 3)
Newsletter
Blog
Literary Roundup
Facebook posts and other social media
Website
Active Voice Podcast
Other (please specify)
7.
Would you be willing to volunteer to serve 49 Writers in any of the following capacities? (Please check all that apply and provide your name and email address in the "other" box below.)
Program Advisory Committee
Membership Advisory Committee
Newsletter Editor or Contributor
Blog Editor or Contributor
Board Member
Other (please specify)
8.
Would you be willing to volunteer to coordinate and/or host a writing event in your community? If so, what support from 49 Writers would be most helpful to you? (Please check all that apply and provide your name and email address in the "other" box below.)
Assistance with publicity and communications
Assistance with registration and sign-up
Assistance with logistics and planning
Financial assistance (facility rental, travel, etc)
Other (please specify)
9.
We welcome your suggestions for ways to improve our service to our membership. In what ways could the programming and communications we offer be more useful to you?
10.
We welcome your suggestions for class instructors, program topics, generative retreat ideas, or any other initiatives for fostering a dynamic and engaged writing community in Alaska. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we thank you for your ongoing support!