Springfield Writer’s Guild, Sleuths’ Ink, and Ozarks Romance Authors are pleased to present the 5th annual Between the Pages Writers Conference, (Yes, our 5th anniversary!) June 12, 13, 14, 2026. Join us for an exciting lineup of guest speakers, workshops, and the opportunity to network with industry professionals.
About Springfield Writer’s Guild
The Springfield Writers’ Guild, formed in 1943, is the oldest writing group in SW Missouri. As a chapter of the Missouri Writers’ Guild, it operates as a non-profit 501c3 organization. Both men and women writers and authors of all genres, ages, and skills meet on the fourth Saturday of each month to encourage one another in writing, providing mutual support and camaraderie in our writing journeys.
SWG offers educational speakers from all facets of the writing and publishing world.
About Sleuths’ Ink
Sleuths’ Ink began in 1996 when a group of mystery writers decided they needed a forum for their specific genre. Since its inception, the group has hosted a variety of speakers, including forensic personnel, law enforcement, criminals, forensic specialists, mystery writers and more.
Sleuths’ Ink Mystery Writers is a nonprofit organization. They meet the second Saturday of every month and feature guest speakers from writing experts, forensics specialists and more.
About Ozarks Romance Authors
ORA was established in 1987. Today, we proudly embrace the legacy established by our founding mother, Weta Nichols, and are glad to offer an encouraging place for local authors to gather, share, and network.
Our members can be found across a multitude of genres, including mystery, mainstream, Christian romance, inspirational, YA, paranormal, sci-fi, memoirs, non-fiction and many more. Naturally, we welcome romance writers of all subgenres and heat levels. Whether you like it sweet or spicy, you have a home at ORA.
ORA meets on the first Saturday of the month, hosting guest speakers who offer information about numerous facets of the industry. Our presenters include published authors, acquiring editors and agents, self-publishing gurus, special-interest experts, marketing specialists, and more.