Nebraska Poetry.com

A New Site for Nebraska Poets

Please support this site by donating and /or purchasing some of the merchandise from the links below. This site is presented by Steven Robert Heine. Heine is a disabled poet in his 70's. He was crippled in a fall several years ago and suffered a stroke in 2023. Your support will help cover costs of this site and provide more frequent updates.

Nebraska Poetry and Writing Groups.

• 1 ) Nebraska Poet Laureate Link.

The current Nebraska State Poet Laureate is Matt Lawson of Omaha. Matt has served as director of the Nebraska Writers Collective and as a board member for the Nebraska Center for the Book.
More information about him is available on his link (above).Previous Nebraska State Poet Laureates:
John G. Neihardt
(1921-November 3, 1973)
William Kloefkorn
(September 11, 1982-May 19, 2011)
Twyla M. Hansen
(December 1, 2013-January 2019)

• 2) The Nebraska Arts Council.

The Nebraska Arts Council provides grants and opportunities for artists and writers in Nebraska working in all genres. They support the arts both for the educational value of the arts and for the fact that the arts are a valuable industry. Please see link above for details.

• 3) Nebraska Poetry Menu.

The Nebraska Poetry Menu is a great resource for all happenings in poetry in Nebraska. The site lists online events as well as ‘in person’ events’ when they are possible.

• 4) Nebraska Poetry Out Loud.

For the past several years thousands of Nebraska high school students have participated in the Poetry Out Loud State recitation competitions, sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts. Your high school is invited to participate.
Poetry Out Loud is a wonderful program for students. The program helps the develop Stage and speaking skills, confidence and a love of poetry. Poetry really needs to be spoken to truly be enjoyed. Please show your support for this important project in Kansas. Contact Poetry Out Loud If your high school is not yet involved contact Poetry Out Loud to get involved. And check the link also for 2021 contest dates and locations.

• 5) The Nebraska Poetry Slam.

The Nebraska Poetry Slam is an event held in each year by the Nebraska Writers Collective. The event includes several regional competitions and even a finals event. See the Humanities site above for dates and details.

• 6) The Nebraska Center for the Book.

The Nebraska Center for the Book provides a wealth of literary resources. Programs include the annual Book Awards and an annual Book Festival. Please see the site for news and event updates.

• 7) The Nebraska Writers Collective.

The Nebraska Writers Collective is the States premier organization for Nebraska writers. The group supports all genres of writing and provides a long list of events. If you are a Nebraska writer just starting out, or a published author, the NWC can be a great resource for you.&&&&&&&&&&&&What follows are links to purchase tee shirts and merchandise, many designed by Steven Robert Heine. Proceeds will be used to support this site,

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About the author: Steven Robert Heine is an American poet and author. He has spent much of his life supporting poetry projects and events. He is the author of 8 volumes of poetry. In 2011 he was seriously injured in a fall that left him in great pain and almost unable to walk. He suffered a stroke in 2023. Heine receives no disability and relies on a small pension and retirement income. He is no longer able to make public appearances.
We hope you will consider purchasing some of the merchandise in the links below. Many are original tee-shirts and merchandise created by Steven Robert Heine.
Thank you!
He tries to provide this site as a service to the poets of Nebraska.

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Steven Robert Heine is a West Coast poet & author. He has traveled extensively through the United States, including a number of trips to Nebraska. He has spent his life promoting poetry; serving as founder for many poetry contests. He is the author of fifteen books, including poetry, history and his own short auto-biographies. His books can be found on Ebay, Amazon and Amazon Kindle.
Heine was crippled in a fall in 2011 and now makes very few public appearances.

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