The History of
St. Louis Writers Guild
Discover the one-hundred-year history of St. Louis Writers Guild decade by decade, and learn about the meetings, events, and traditions, some of which continue to this day. A legacy of stories, myths, and legends about members like Sam Hellman, the first president; Temple Bailey, the highest paid female author of her time; or how Tennessee Williams won the short story contest in 1935.
St. Louis Writers Guild is 501c3 nonprofit organization with the mission to further Missouri’s literary heritage, connect, support, and promote writers and literary organizations in the community.
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St. Louis Writers Guild Over The Decades
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Sam Hellman, 1st President of St. Louis Writers Guild
7th Street, St. Louis, 1920
Map of St. Louis in 1920
“Gorgeous” George Sisler, St. Louis Cardinals, 1925
Sportsman”s Park in the 1920s
A Few SLWG Highlights
1920 - Sam Hellman is the 1st President of St. Louis Writers Guild, he would go on to pen over 40 movies including some Shirley Temple movies.
October 28, 1920 - The 1st SLWG Meeting about 30 people attended.
1935 - Thomas L. Williams (Tennessee Williams) won the Short Story Contest with “Stella for Star.” First prize was $10.
1920s - Temple Bailey is a Charter Member - she was the highest paid female author of her day.
1946 - The 1st St. Louis Writers Guild Writer’s Conference is held at Washington University.
2010 - United States Poet Laureate Ted Kooser presented by St. Louis Writers Guild, St. Louis Poetry Center, and Maryville University
2010 - First Writers in the Park, part of the 90th Anniversary Celebrations
2017 - First Gateway to Publishing Conference & Convention
2020 - A Year of Celebrations!
2021 - Writers on Zoom: A virtual writers conference
St. Louis Writers Guild’s 90th Anniversary
Turn the Page Back to 2010!
SLWG Meeting Locations over the Years - just click the button for more information.
