SPRINGFIELD WRITERS GUILD PRESENTS:
C.J. Keller
Reading and Writing for Today’s Students:
What do they need?
June 27 – 11:30 a.m.
The Library Center Auditorium
Springfield, MO
MENTOR HOUR – 10:00 | BUSINESS MEETING – 11:00 | SPEAKER – 11:30
In today’s technology-and-social-media-driven world, what communication skills do students need to succeed? Simply put, they need the same essential skills their parents and grandparents relied on.
Join Springfield Writers’ Guild President Chris Keller on Saturday, June 27, for an interactive presentation and discussion on modern-day trends in education. How are they affecting curriculum and the written materials and resources used to educate students? How does this affect what writers write?
Keller has worked professionally in education since 2001. His background is in secondary (high school) and higher (collegiate) education. Keller is currently in his eighth year teaching high school social studies at Pleasant Hope High School. He also serves as a teacher mentor and faculty leadership team member, and is the current vice president of the Pleasant Hope Community Teachers Association, a local chapter of the Missouri State Teachers Association.
Between the Pages Writers Conference
JUNE 12-14
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
STEVEN JAMES
2026 SWG OFFICERS
SWG TRIVIA
Did you know that the Springfield Writers’ Guild is one of the OLDEST writing groups in the area? Established in 1943, it is also one of the LARGEST writing groups in the Ozarks with over 100 members! SWG features a Mentor Hour where writers have their work critiqued, and the opportunity to join a specialized Genre Group for extra help in their field. Springfield Writers’ Guild has men and women of all ages, all genres, and in all stages of writing development. If you love to write, with membership so economical, why not join us?
They are now on the JOIN/RENEW page
Hello Springfield! As a member of your sister chapter I am sending you info on the 2026 Convention of Western Writers of America. (I am familiar with your chapter and have often judges contests for you.) Please feel free to share in your meetings and newsletter. WWA is the premier organization of all things Western. I hope your members will come over to the convention (just east of St Louis this year). I am also sending you some flyers to post at your meeting. Actually, I think Tom Pyle is a WWA member.
For immediate release
Western Writers of America is bringing their annual convention to greater St. Louis! Four full days in June 2026, Wednesday – Saturday, June 17-20, at the Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel. Open to all regardless of membership. Find info and registration at http://www.westernwriters.org
While WWA focuses on writing about the US west of the Mississippi, all can benefit from the speakers, presenters and performers at the convention. WWA bestows the prestigious Spur Awards and other recognition of outstanding accomplishments.
Fiction, non-fiction, historical, contemporary, screenplay, scripts, music, poetry, song, film, graphic and comics, youth and children, all topics are included. Attendees are treated to lots of music, stage drama, and perhaps celebrity sightings. Agents, publishers and editors are available for pitches. A silent auction will be held. Vendor tables are available to sell your books or hand out brochures and info on your group.
An optional side trip to local sites includes the renown Bellefontaine Cemetery and lunch at the Missouri Historical Society.
WWA’s annual gathering moves to a different location each year, so this is as close as they will be to St. Louis! Don’t miss this exciting chance to learn and expand your writing skills, and to meet and network. Visit the website for a full schedule.
http://www.westernwriters.org
questions can be sent to director@westernwriters.org