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Nebraska Writers Collective

By David Koesters

Published August 27, 2025 at 8:50 AM CDT

We hear about the Nebraska Writers Collective, how they can help aspiring writers, and the poetry slam competitions they put on.

Special thanks to Zedeka Poindexter and Gina Tranisi for sharing the Nebraska Writers Collective mission.

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David Koesters

David started in broadcasting at his hometown radio station in Holdrege, Nebraska while still in high school. He went on to earn journalism and law degrees from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and has worked for a number of radio and television stations around the United States. He is a big advocate for community media and loves being a part of the local fabric of NPR. He also has a cat.

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