Nebraska Poetry Society

Nebraska Poetry Society The Nebraska Poetry Society is a diverse group dedicated to the art of poetry. We learn, we write, we read, we have fun. Join us.

Open to anyone, regardless of writing background or what state they reside in. Official 501c3 Non-Profit organization.

What objects carry memory for you? A ring, a candle, a key, a text. In this generative workshop, we’ll explore the image...
05/29/2026

What objects carry memory for you? A ring, a candle, a key, a text. In this generative workshop, we’ll explore the imagery and quiet power held in the objects we treasure—and write from that deep well of meaning.

Led by award-winning poet , author of "The Animal Is Chemical" and recipient of fellowships from the NEA and the Poetry Foundation, this session offers space to read, write, and share in community.

Register online: https://www.nepoetrysociety.org/workshops

Bring a notebook, grab something good to sip, and settle in for an evening of reading, writing, and creative conversatio...
05/29/2026

Bring a notebook, grab something good to sip, and settle in for an evening of reading, writing, and creative conversation.

Writing Club at VMBrewing begins June 9 and meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 6–8 PM. We’ll read a poem and a short prose piece, talk about what makes the writing work, and spend time creating from guided prompts.

No pressure. No critique. No need to call yourself “a writer” to show up.

Free and open to the public. All genres and experience levels welcome.

Learn more: nepoetrysociety.org/workshops

New to poetry readings? Poetry Pause is the perfect place to start. Join us at Joslyn Castle during the Art Walk for a r...
05/18/2026

New to poetry readings? Poetry Pause is the perfect place to start. Join us at Joslyn Castle during the Art Walk for a relaxed evening with Carolina Hotchandani, author of "The Book Eaters," and Zachary Blair, poet, short story writer, and UNO graduate student. Free and open to the public.

Stuck on a poem and not sure what it needs? Submit 3 poems for feedback from Charlene Pierce (). You’ll receive clear, c...
05/15/2026

Stuck on a poem and not sure what it needs?

Submit 3 poems for feedback from Charlene Pierce (). You’ll receive clear, craft-based guidance to help you see what’s landing, what needs attention, and where to go next in revision.

Open through May 31: https://nebraskapoetrysociety.submittable.com/

How do we carry both joy and sorrow in the same breath? poetry asks this question through moments of family, forgivenes...
05/13/2026

How do we carry both joy and sorrow in the same breath? poetry asks this question through moments of family, forgiveness, and the quiet wonders of nature. Her poems move between tenderness and struggle—caring for a disabled child, finding forgiveness, waiting for hummingbirds to return. Her work has been praised for its honesty and the way love threads through every page.
Register Online: https://www.nepoetrysociety.org/readings

Poetry Pause is welcoming and relaxed—even if you’ve never attended a poetry reading before. Just come in, listen, and e...
05/12/2026

Poetry Pause is welcoming and relaxed—even if you’ve never attended a poetry reading before. Just come in, listen, and enjoy.
This month features author of The Book Eaters, winner of the 2023 Perugia Press Prize and a 2024 Nebraska Book Award, and Zachary Blair, a poet, short story writer, and graduate student in the UNO Writer’s Workshop whose work has been featured through local literary magazines and reading series.

Ready to make your poems sing? 🎶 Join National Book Award finalist for Musicality and the Long Poem! Explore rhythm, to...
05/11/2026

Ready to make your poems sing? 🎶 Join National Book Award finalist for Musicality and the Long Poem!
Explore rhythm, tone, and sound as you create lines that move with music and intention. All levels welcome—come write, listen, and groove.
Register online: https://www.nepoetrysociety.org/workshops

Looking for a low-pressure space to read, write, and connect? Writing Club at is a welcoming, in-person gathering with ...
05/06/2026

Looking for a low-pressure space to read, write, and connect?

Writing Club at is a welcoming, in-person gathering with a poem, short prose selection, craft conversation, guided prompts, and optional sharing. Not a formal workshop or critique group—just a space to enjoy good writing and create your own.

Led by , MFA, poet, teaching artist, and founder of the Nebraska Poetry Society.

Free. All levels welcome. No registration required.

Submit 3 poems for thoughtful, craft-based feedback from Charlene Pierce (). Receive insight into what’s working, what n...
05/04/2026

Submit 3 poems for thoughtful, craft-based feedback from Charlene Pierce (). Receive insight into what’s working, what needs more, and clear comments to help you revise with purpose. Move forward with stronger drafts and sharper direction.

Submit by May 31:
https://nebraskapoetrysociety.submittable.com/

How well do you know your own poetic voice? We’re often too close to our work to see its full potential. Through May 31,...
04/21/2026

How well do you know your own poetic voice?

We’re often too close to our work to see its full potential.
Through May 31, get craft-based feedback on 3 poems. Receive an editorial letter and line comments to highlight your strengths and sharpen your technique.
Invest in your growth and see your work with new clarity.

Submit via Submittable:
https://nebraskapoetrysociety.submittable.com/

Address

3501 Center Street
Omaha, NE
68105

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Nebraska Poetry Society posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Nebraska Poetry Society:

Shortcuts

Share

Category