Welcome to the Missouri Writers Guild

 Founded in 1915, the Missouri Writers’ Guild seeks to educate and encourage writers in their interest and appreciation of the writing craft, to foster and recognize significant additions to the written language, and to support and promote all genres of the literary arts.

The Missouri Writers’ Guild is the statewide organization for professional writers in all genres. Members of the Missouri Writers’ Guild and its chapters provide workshops, networking opportunities, market information, contests, and many other activities to assist writers in developing their careers.

The Guild holds an annual writing contest to honor the year’s finest writing by its members, chapter members, and conference attendees. Over the years, this popular contest has greatly expanded with cash prizes and certificates awarded in each category.

The annual writing conference gives writers the opportunity to hear outstanding speakers and to receive information on marketing, research, and writing techniques.

The Guild has many chapters throughout the state, providing regular opportunities to network with other writers, listen to presentations by successful writers, and learn more about the craft of writing. Look here to find info on other writing groups in Missouri, too.

We invite you to join us and get inspired to write! We accept members who live anywhere in the world. Questions? Contact our President at president@missouriwritersguild.org.

News & Events (Blog Posts)

Spring 2025 Newsletter

TheSpring 2025 edition of the Nwsletter is Now Available - HERE. Special thanks to our Director at Large & Editor Jeanne Szarwinski.

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Newsletter January 2025 Edition

TheJanuary 2025 edition of the newsletter is now availabe. Special thanks to our Director at Large & Editor Jeanne Szarwinski. Click HERE To access.

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MWG Newsletter Fall Edition

The second edition of the newsletter is now availabe. Special thank you to our Director at Large & Editor Jeanne Szarwinski. Click HERE To access. MWG October 2024 FINAL

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MWG Quills and Pens Newsletter

I am pleased to announce the first installment of the new Missouri Writers’ Guild Newsletter titled Quills and Pens. The publication of the newsletter would have not been possible without the...

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