The History of St. Louis Writers Guild

The History of St. Louis Writers Guild: Celebrating a Century

founded in 1920

Meet the founders and charter members who ignited the spark that became St. Louis Writers Guild. Writers like Sam Hellman, the first president, and famed screenwriter for the silver screen; or Temple Bailey, the highest-paid female author of the 1920s. Discover amazing events, from the first meeting to the writer's conferences held throughout the decades. Learn which famous author won the short story contest in 1935, why the ever-evolving Lecture Series ended, or which board member ran a marathon to raise money. St. Louis has been home to a "literary colony" for over 100 years, in this decade-by-decade account, see how the city and its writers have changed.  

Congratulations to St. Louis Writers Guild on it's 100th Anniversary!