
NO MEETING IN DECEMBER
Join us
January 24, 2026
The Library Center – Springfield, MO
SPEAKER: D.C. REED
David C. Reed is a veteran, retired criminal investigator, and author who writes mystery thrillers grounded in authenticity and experience.

2025 authors at the Holiday party
2026 SWG OFFICERS ELECTED

MENTOR HOUR -10:00-11:00 a.m.
- Members Only
- Up to 3 pages, in standard manuscript formatting (double-spaced, 1-inch margins, 12pt Times New Roman font). Bring 35 stapled copies to the meeting for readers to critique and comment
- Send your submission to springfieldwritersguild@gmail.com by the Thursday before the meeting
Between the Pages Writers Conference
Sponsored by the Springfield Writers’ Guild, Ozark Romance Authors, and Sleuth’s Ink Mystery Writers
SAVE THE DATES: JUNE 12-14, 2026
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: STEVEN JAMES
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?
mailing address to submit dues please
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