Our Mission
The Nebraska Writers Collective fosters personal empowerment and community-building in the Midwest through creative writing and performance poetry.
Your Story Is Worth Hearing
We give you the skills to write it, and the space to share it with the world.
Not Confident About Writing?
Your voice already has power. We provide the mentoring and microphones to amplify its sound.
Already Enjoy Writing?
Our programming can sharpen your writing skills to increase the impact and reach of your words.
Established Writer?
To grow Nebraska’s arts community, we offer paid work opportunities for writers to live and create here.
Writers Helping Writers
Founded in 2008, we are an Omaha-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that believes in the power of writing. At the NWC, words are much more than marks on paper—they are powerful tools for communication, connection, personal transformation, and community action.
We provide mentorship for writers at all stages of their journey in Midwest schools, businesses, community organizations, and correctional facilities.
The Nebraska Writers Collective Supports Writers
50+ Teaching Artists
We provide paid work to local writers and poets. Our financial support helps keep their talents in Nebraska.
30+ Schools
We send Teaching Artists to schools across Nebraska and Iowa, mentoring students in performance poetry.
20+ Incarcerated Writers
We facilitate writing workshops for writers living at the Lincoln Correctional Center.
Visiting Artists
Each year, we host nationally renowned poets in Nebraska for free writing workshops and readings—all are open to the public.
Writing Workshops
Our writing workshops, programming, and events are low or no cost, and held in locations across the region because we believe poetry is for everyone.
New Programs
We are always looking for new partners and community collaborators to bring innovative, creative writing programs to life.