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NEBRASKA STATE FAIR

NWG at 2008 NE State Fair, Lincoln State Fair Grounds, Aug 28-Sept 7

For a vast number of years, the Guild has paid the hefty fee for and manned a booth throughout the eleven days of the Nebraska State Fair in Lincoln. It is seen as the singular most concentrated advertising effort of the Guild. The purposes for having the booth are:

1) to introduce thousands of fair-goers to members of this organization

2) to give those members the opportunity to market their published works

3) to teach the public about the Nebraska Writers Guild

4) to recruit writers into our ranks

Where is the NWG Booth?

The banner and NWG display is located in the Devany Sports Center right next to the quilt exhibit, a fitting neighbor. Why? Because just as quilt makers lovingly piece together gorgeous fabric designs that provide warmth and memories, so do the writers of the state of Nebraska passionately piece together words that touch the imaginations and thoughts of others.

What does the booth provide?

Following in the long-time footsteps of the beloved Jane Graff, NWG State Fair Chair Charlene Neely and her daughter JeanetteBjerrum will set up the tables and a couple of chairs (by 4:30pm on Friday August 22), then hand out bookmarks to the children (with a stamp on the back guiding all to this website) and our NWG brochure to interested adults. Their biggest job will be to provide answers to the multitude of questions fair-goers ask, such as “Where does a writer get ideas?” or “How long does it take to write a book?” or “Who can belong to your group?” Some people merely glance around, others collect any freebies, and still others want to spend time. These two people NEED at least two more NWG members to help in this advertising effort.

A member who signs up with Charlene ( poetrygrandma@yahoo.com ) to serve a four-hour stint will be mailed a discounted fair pass and, whenever available, a coveted parking pass. Each writer is responsible for his or her own promotional materials and books for sale. Comfortable shoes and a rolling conveyance are recommended to transport those books, fliers, etc., a couple of bottles of water, and an extra folding chair from parking lot to booth. Authors must be present to handle their own monies, sales and tax reporting records. Other volunteers and members will NOT be allowed to do this for them.

The writers should not expect fair goers to rush up and bombard them with questions or requests for books. Members will have to project their joy and enthusiasm and ENGAGE the passers-by of all ages in dialogues about writing and the Nebraska Writers Guild. Promotion is a big part of the business of writing and the State Fair is your opportunity to reach those thousands who stroll through the various exhibits . . . and then you can go enjoy the rest of the fair yourself!

Upcoming Events

NE Writers Guild

Spring Conference

coming April 16-17

Mahoney State Park

Details in January

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**2010 NWG Calendar**

Jan 1 Submit “Published in 2009”

Jan 31 NWG Board Mtg, Ralston

Feb 1 On-Line Class begins

Feb 8 Feb BROADSIDE deadline

Mar 2 NWG Dues PAST DUE

Apr 9 Spring Conf Register deadline

Apr 16 Spring Conf. Readings

Apr 17 Mahoney Spring Conf.

May 2 NWG Board Mtg, Ralston

May 3 On-line Class begins

May 17 May BROADSIDE deadline

Jun 17 2010 BULLETIN deadline

Jul 16 “Write Across Nebraska” begins

Aug 1 NWG Board Mtg, Ralston

Aug 2 On-line Class begins

Aug 9 Aug BROADSIDE deadline

Aug 27 State Fair, Grand Island begins

Sep 24 Fall Conf Register deadline

Oct 1 Fall Conf Readings

Oct 2 Grand Island Fall Conf.

Nov 1 On-line Class begins

Nov 7 NWG Board Mtg, Ralston

Nov 15 Nov BROADSIDE deadline