Benefits of NWG Membership

Networking

• free advertising on the Nebraska Writer's Guild website
• access to up-to-date information from affiliate organizations
• access to a members-only e-mail list serve for advertising of signings, readings and special interest notices from across the region.
• Guild-sponsored activities promoting members and the writer's craft including the State Fair booth, Guild tables at literary festivals around the state and promotion through state agencies.
• the expertise of fellow members for professional references and contacts, as well as a vast variety of "areas of expertise" research resources.
• frequent interaction with industry professionals and educators 
• ...on the Nebraska Writers Guild website, Face Book page, Member Blog.
 

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: