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The 2027 Annual Conference is coming!
Dates: April 24–24, 2027
Location: Omaha, NE
Conference Overview
The Nebraska Writers Guild Annual Conference is for writers of all genres and experience levels, including:
- Emerging and aspiring writers
- Indie authors and traditionally published authors
- Fiction and nonfiction writers
- Poets and memoirists
Your registration includes:
- Access to all conference workshops
- Lunch for all three days
- Name badge, notebook program schedule with faculty bios and sponsors
- Opportunities to connect with fellow writers and faculty
- Optional free add-ons such as critique groups, bookstore space, and trivia game night
- A supportive, welcoming environment focused on growth
- Optional $15 add-on: Agent pitch appointments
Keynote Speaker: Jane Friedman
This year’s keynote speaker is Jane Friedman, a powerhouse in the publishing industry who has spent decades focusing on business reporting and author education. Her book, The Business of Being a Writer, Second Edition, is a must-read for any writer serious about their business, and is widely used as a classroom text by many writing and publishing degree programs.