NWG Publications
Since the founding of the Nebraska Writers Guild
in 1925, the members have connected with one another through regular
newsletters and an annual BULLETIN. A visit to the Nebraska State
Historical Society in Lincoln and accessing those publications from the
Guild's Archives will provide a rich education in how writers have evolved
in this great state through the 20th century and into the 21st. A researcher
will find notes and reports year after year from people such as Mari Sandoz,
John Neihardt, Marion Marsh Brown, Nellie Snyder Yost and so many, many
more.
The BROADSIDE, a quarterly newsletter
The "regular" newsletter form of
communication for the members has had a variety of names through the years
but has been The BROADSIDE since the 1980's. Its past and current purpose
is to keep the membership up-to-date on Guild business with officer,
Board and committee meeting reports, as well as to provide news of upcoming
member and state literary events in Nebraska and the surrounding
region. Members are encouraged to submit succinct articles that
would inform their peers of opportunities, industry changes and insights, as
well as to advertise upcoming book releases and signings. Now, the world
will be able to access this publication on this website two weeks after it
has been mailed to the members.
The BULLETIN, an annual magazine
Containing summaries of the past year's literary
and Guild events in the state, as well as member reports and the membership
directory, the annual BULLETIN is only available to dues-paid members of the
Nebraska Writers Guild and will NOT be available on-line. Members
rightfully perceive it as the historical record of literary life in the
state.
The Yahoo List Serve, a communication tool
for dues-paid members
Though some people would not think of e-mail as
a type of publication, the Technology Age has evolved this means of written
communication into a new voice. It is obviously technology's answer to
letter writing, but with access to many recipients instead of just one. It
is a means of rapid communication that tests the writer's skills in succinct
clarity. Since the organization is state-wide, this is the one prompt and
consistent tool NWG has to bring the membership together. The presiding
president of the Guild is the list serve owner and moderator. Currently,
Yahoo is providing space for NWG's list. Once a member's dues are paid,
they can send a request for admission and gain access for
advertising, questions and commiseration.
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Upcoming Events
NWG Fall Conference
Quality Inn
North Platte, NE
Friday, Oct 3
5PM-10PM
Saturday, Oct 4
8:30 AM - 5PM
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NE State Fair
Aug 22-Sept 1
Lincoln
Fall Conference
Oct 3-4
North Platte
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