Networking
The Nebraska Writers Guild offers aspring writers, award winning authors, and
everyone in between a network for improving their craft. Dedicated to excellence
and success, members encourage and support each other in reaching goals. On the
Members list a ___ designates the members who have volunteered to participate in
the NWG Speakers Bureau, an outreach program for civic organizations and schools
across the state that allows members to achieve name recognition and advance the
prestige of the Guild.
Conferences
At the eastern Nebraska spring conference and western Nebraska fall conference
scheduled guest professionals and members provide insights about publishing and
production. Speaker topics, workshops, and one-on-one exchanges are offered for
all writing disciplines. The conferences focus on continuing education and
interaction with publishers, editors, producers, and agents.
Publications
The Guild produces the BROADSIDE, a quarterly newsletter about Guild business
and Board reports, upcoming member and state literary events in Nebraska and the
surrounding region. the BROADSIDE is also available for public access on this
website.
The BULLETIN is the annual catalogue of Nebraska's literary highlights and Guild
member activities, as well as a membership directory. The June issue is sent
only to current members. Past issues serve as one of the main historical records
of the organization and are housed at the Nebraska State Historical Society in
Lincoln.
Additional Benefits
Conducting business as a Non-Profit 501(c)6 Corporation, the Nebraska Writer's
Guild budget relies on membership dues and conference admission fees as well as
tax-deductable donations. Besides discounted conference and on-line class fees,
membership benefits include: