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)
2017 Conference
The 2017 conference is over, we hope you had fun. We look forward to seeing you at the 2018 conference. The information below is maintained as a reference for those who participated. [gallery...
Introducing the 2017-2018 Board
Welcome to our 103rd year as a Guild. We've wrapped up an amazing conference in Columbia and are ready to make the coming year the best year ever for the Guild. But it wouldn't be possible without...
2017 President’s Contest Winners
Missouri Writers' Guild is proud to announce the winners of the annual 2017 MWG President's Contest for works published in 2016. Many thanks to the sponsors and volunteers who help put this together...
Important Information for Your MWG Chapter
Dear MWG Members: If you are a member of a chapter and you are reading this page, then here are a few things to note for yourself and your chapter AND to share with other chapter members. If you are...