• Nebraska Resources for Writers

    Here you’ll find a collection of resources for writers in Nebraska, from conferences to local critique groups to literary magazines. If you’re looking for writing groups near you, writing workshops near you, creative writing classes near you, or simply a place to hang out with writers or submit your work, these are some Nebraska writing organizations you might want to check out:

     

    WriteByNight

    For more than a decade, WriteByNight has helped writers in Nebraska and beyond achieve their literary goals. And we want you to be next! Claim your free consultation to learn about WBN’s customizable one-on-one writers’ services, including:

    Book CoachingIf you’re writing a book and want some help along the way.

    Manuscript Critique: If you’ve written a book and want a beta read, critique, or writing workshop.

    Editing/Proofreading: If you’ve written a book and want someone to polish it for you.

    Publication Assistance: If you’ve written a book and want help finding an agent or publisher.

    Not ready to chat? That’s cool. Until you are, why not sign up for our weekly message full of education and inspiration for writers and aspiring writers. You’ll also receive a free diagnostic tool, “Common problems and SOLUTIONS for the struggling writer.”

     

     

    Fine Lines 

    A quarterly journal offering 200-plus pages of fiction, nonfiction and poetry written by students, teachers and community members of all ages.

     

    The Good Life Review

    A quarterly journal in Omaha that publishes long and flash fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and stage- and screenplay. Pays $25 per published piece.

     

    Laurus

    Publishes fiction, poetry, nonfiction and visual artwork.  The annual issue is published in the spring.

     

    The Lincoln Underground

    A new literary magazine in the capital city of Lincoln.

     

    Nebraska Center for the Book

    The Nebraska Center for the Book brings together the state’s readers, writers, booksellers, librarians, publishers, printers, educators and scholars to build the community of the book.

     

    Nebraska Writers Collective

    The Nebraska Writers Collective promotes creative writing and performance poetry throughout the Midwest. Offers writing workshops and readings.

     

    Nebraska Writers Guild

    Founded in 1925, the guild’s purpose is to promote “good fellowship among Nebraska writers; to encourage the recognition of professional writing and writers in the production of fine literature; and to foster the development of the talent of those who desire to write and who show definite possibilities of authorship.”

     

    Nebraska Writing Project

    A network of professional educators and affiliated writers, it provides opportunities to improve, enhance and celebrate writing for classrooms and communities across Nebraska.

     

    Prairie Schooner

    A national literary quarterly published with the support of the English Department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska Press. Home to fiction, poetry, essays, and reviews written by beginning, mid-career, and established writers.

     

    Help us add to this list, Nebraskans! Do you know of writing groups near you, writing workshops near you, creative writing classes near you, or a Nebraska literary journal we should be aware of? Let us know here