About

Springfield Writer’s GuildSleuths’ Ink, and Ozarks Romance Authors are pleased to present the third annual Between the Pages Writers Conference, June 7-9, 2024. 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.


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.


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 raunchy, 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.