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)
Hannibal Writers Guild Announced
A new MWG chapter was formed on January 5, 2018 in the northern portion of Missouri. Organized by Ryan Patrick Freeman, the new chapter is up and running in Hannibal, Missouri. If you're a writer...
Rock Springs Review Contest
Rock Springs Review invites writers to submit original, unpublished works of poetry and prose, both fiction and nonfiction, to the Rock Springs Review (RSR) Contest. All entries will be considered...
MWG Bookstore Update
We've updated the MWG Bookstore software for the website. If you are a Full member you can have up to five books listed as part of your membership. We've added a new widget in the right-hand column...
Justin Wells tells writers how to land an agent at Jan. 6 workshop in St. Louis
Event is over, contact the St. Louis Writers Guild chapter if you have any questions. Finding that one agent who is the right fit, and then trying to get them to take you on, can be tough. At the...
Missouri Writers Guild’s Professional Membership
From the MWG By Laws (Updated June 1, 2017): A professional member is eligible to serve on the Board of Directors, has all voting rights, may have a listing on the Speakers’ Bureau, and is eligible...
Save the Cat! Goes to the Conferences
Hey writers! If you attended the 2017 Missouri Writers Guild Conference in Columbia, you might have been lucky enough to catch Corey Milles's presentation of Save the Cat! basics at the annual...