NeWP Digital Marathon
"Honestly, It's Not for Everyone"
Welcome to the Nebraska stop of Write Across America! Since 2018, our tourism motto has been "Honestly, it's not for everyone," but we're here to show you why Nebraska IS for you.
While we're waiting for everyone to arrive, please share in the chat your experience with or impressions of Nebraska.
Facts you may not know about Nebraska:
The name Nebraska comes from indigenous words meaning "flat water." It refers to the Platte River which winds across the state.
Nebraska's largest city, Omaha, is named after the U-Mo'n-Ho'n Tribe and means "treading against the current or wind."
We are known for being the origin of the reuben sandwich, Arbor Day, and Kool Aid.
500,000 sandhill cranes migrate through central Nebraska every year.
The 911 system originated in Nebraska.
Nebraska's Ogallala Aquifer is the largest aquifer in the United States.
The top industries in Nebraska are insurance, manufacturing, agriculture, and service.
Nebraska is home to seven Fortune 500 companies.
A few notable Nebraskans: Warren Buffet, Willa Cather, Johnny Carson, Buffalo Bill Cody, Susan La Flesche, Henry Fonda, Larry the Cable Guy, Marlon Brando, Malcom X, Alexander Payne, Red Cloud, Standing Bear, Hilary Swank, Mari Sandoz, ... and others
Here's how we're going to explore:
We have 5 categories:
Central Nebraska North
Central Nebraska South
Eastern Nebraska
Panhandle
and State Poets and Great Poets.
We chose these categories based on the major ecosystems of Nebraska. Under each geographical category, we have subcategories of:
Art
Ecosystem
Culture
and Story
Of course, we also needed to show off just a few of our fantastic writers to showcase the diverse experiences of the people of Nebraska
Each person will enter a breakout room that will be your digital home for the duration of the writing marathon.
We will do two rounds of writing - 35 minutes each, with 25-30 minutes of exploring and writing and 5-10 minutes of sharing. (Your breakout room can decide).
With 5 minutes remaining, we will return to the main room for closing remarks and procedures.
Before you go, please fill out this exit slip!
