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)
2020 President’s Contests
Why You Should Join the Guild
This is your next step after becoming a published author or journalist—joining the state-wide organization of professional authors and journalists. Probably most of our members join one of our...
Member Benefits
Curated list of resources for writers Opportunities to sell your books, both online and in person at events Membership to a discount site for hotels, office supplies, restaurants, etc. Promote your...
MWG Autumn 2018 Contest
Missouri Writers Guild ~ 2018 AUTUMN “Flash” CONTEST Theme: “Tell Me a Story” Submission Guidelines Missouri Writers’ Guild (MWG) invites writers to submit original, unpublished works of “flash...
2018 Fall Contests
Guidelines for MWG Autumn 2018 Contest
Boonslick Creative Writers Lunch & Learn
Boonslick Creative Writers Lunch & Learn Saturday, June 30, 2018. Lunch first, then Pitch Sessions: 12 blocks, 15-minute each. For the Learn, we are asking you to send us questions you have...