Author · Editor · Speaker

Based in Norfolk, Nebraska, I'm managing editor of Nebraska Life Magazine and author of A Dirty, Wicked Town: Tales of 19th Century Omaha. I speak at writers' conferences and other public events (such as the Plains Writers Fiesta at Wayne State College earlier this year), and offer editorial services on a freelance basis. I was recently honored with an Omaha Press Club Excellence in Journalism Award: "Flight of the Explorer" (Nebraska Life, July/August 2007) was named best magazine feature of 2007.

This site is designed to introduce you to some of my work. See the Writing page for book news and samples of my writing. See the Editorial Services page to learn how I can help you with your own writing projects or with your company's publications.

If you're looking for a speaker for your next event, I specialize in Nebraska topics, especially history (emphasizing its more colorful aspects), and topics related to writing and getting published.

For anything regarding Nebraska Life, please refer to the contacts page at the magazine's website. The services offered here are unaffiliated with Nebraska Life Publishing, Inc. I enjoy keeping a few projects going on the side.

The images on this page represent some of the publications I've authored, edited, or contributed to. I work on a variety of projects, assisting writers from beginners to professionals.

You can reach me at dlbristow@aol.com. I look forward to hearing from you!