This group will mostly focus on short fiction with the goal of getting the pieces into contests and/or published somewhere. Some meetings and group writings will be designed around the fundamentals of writing strong fiction. I've been a member of many writers' groups and I've seen ones that work and ones that crash and burn. The key seems to be respect for each and every member as a person, then as a writer. Set your ego aside, be prepared to take an honest look at your work, and put energy into …

Reading with a twist...we meet once a month (Sundays at 3:00) to discuss the black and white of books! We take turns selecting the books and have fun at the meetups (while discussing the book of course. Or should that be the other way around?)! This book club is for all...non-fiction, fiction, history, memoirs, new-releases, current affairs, classics... BUT, no Jane Austen please...

Do you look forward to curling up by the fire and losing yourself in a great read? Then this group's for you! The group was started as a way to meet other readers in a new city while rediscovering favorite books and uncovering hidden gems. The books for discussion are selected by group members, and are primarily (but not exclusively!) fiction. Interested in meeting new people who love to read as much as you do? Join Omaha Readers today!