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Rebecca Nesvet
Rebecca Nesvet teaches at the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay. She is the author of the first book about “Sweeney Todd’s” Victorian creator: James Malcolm Rymer, Penny Fiction, and the Family (London: Routledge, 2024). She has also written chapters of popular history books on Victorian subjects for Pen and Sword Books (Barnsley, Yorkshire).
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Literary Reading: Self-taught writers
You wrote it, you lived it, and now it’s time to share it! UntitledTown 2026 is hosting a special literary reading celebrating the voices of self-taught authors. If you didn’t go the traditional MFA route and learned your craft in the trenches of the real world, this stage is for you. We are looking…
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Literary Reading: Women and non-binary authors
Calling all women and non-binary writers! UntitledTown 2026 is proud to announce an open call for our upcoming “Literary Reading: Women and Non-Binary Authors.” We are looking for compelling voices across all genres to share their work in a space dedicated to amplifying your unique perspectives and narratives. Whether you are an established author…
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Literary Reading: Poetry
Calling all poets! Are you ready to share your voice with Green Bay? UntitledTown 2026 is officially seeking submissions for our annual Poetry Showcase. We’re looking for vibrant, original work that pushes boundaries and captures the human experience. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a fresh voice looking to debut, we want to hear…
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Workshop: Ekphrastic visual to the page
Ever stare at a painting and wish you could step inside? That’s the heart of ekphrasis—the art of using words to describe, interpret, or “re-see” visual art. Whether it’s writing a poem about a moody photograph or penning a short story sparked by a surrealist sculpture, we’re turning your observations into narratives. You’ll be…
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Workshop: Nonfiction/memoir — where do I start?
Have you ever felt like your own life story is just waiting to be told, but the blank page feels more like a brick wall? Join us for “Nonfiction and Memoir—Where Do I Start?” We’re cutting through the intimidation factor. You might be wondering: “Do I need to be famous to write a memoir?”…
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Workshop for LatinX authors (Spanish Language)
¿Tienes una historia que contar pero no sabes por dónde empezar? ¡Bienvenido al “Taller para autores LatinX (en español)”! Escribir para audiencias hispanas es un arte vibrante, pero a veces surgen dudas: ¿Cómo elijo entre el español neutro y los regionalismos de mi país? ¿Cómo evito los estereotipos sin perder la identidad cultural? ¿Es…
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Workshop: How to Become a Performance/Spoken Word Poet
Ready to turn your written verses into electric stage moments? In “How to Become a Performance/Spoken Word Poet,” we’re pulling back the curtain on the art of owning the room. Whether you’re worried about shaky hands, wondering if you need to be a theatrical performer to be taken seriously, or asking, “Do I really…
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Workshop: Retirees Who’ve Always Wanted to Write
Finally decided it’s time to pen that masterpiece? Whether you’ve spent decades dreaming of a novel or just want to capture those family stories before they fade, this session is for you. We’re tackling the “tech terror”—yes, you can write without a PhD in computer science—and answering those nagging fears: Is it “too late”…
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Workshop: Writing for Elementary School Writers
Ready to tackle the pint-sized critic? This workshop navigates the wild, colorful world of kids’ lit. Ever wondered if you really need to be a professional artist to pitch a picture book, or how much text is too much before a six-year-old wanders off? We’ll tackle the scary stuff: how to snag an illustrator,…