Join historian Tanya Roth from 10 a.m. to noon, Jan. 8, for a history-writing workshop hosted by the St. Louis Writers Guild. This free online workshop will be live-streamed on Zoom.

Join a celebration honoring award-winning young writers at the St. Louis Writers Guild’s annual holiday gathering from 10 a.m. to noon, Dec. 4. This free event will be held at The Lodge Des Peres, 1050 Des Peres Rd., St. Louis, Mo. 63131.

Learn how fourth- through eighth-graders created stories that all began with the words: “When the Door Opened…” Winners of the Young Writers Awards (High School Edition) for ninth- to twelfth-grade students will also be invited to read their stories centered on the 2021 theme: When the Door Opened.

MASKS ARE MANDATORY.

The St. Louis Writers Guild returns to live workshops on Nov. 6 with a free worldbuilding doubleheader and NaNoWriMo write-in at The Lodge Des Peres, 1050 Des Peres Rd., St. Louis, MO 63131. Masks are required.

The first hour will feature author Amanda Jakle on “Worldbuilding Basics for Authors.” USA Today bestselling author Nicole Evelina will lead the write-in as part of National Novel Writing Month, including tips on “Worldbuilding for Historical Fiction, Sci-fi and Fantasy.”

Additionally, the workshop will be broadcast live via Zoom from 10 a.m. to noon and it will be recorded.

Join Washington Post associate op-ed editor Mark Lasswell from 10 a.m. to noon, Oct. 2, at a free online workshop about “Writing Opinion Journalism” hosted by the St. Louis Writers Guild.

The opinion side of journalism comes in many forms, including movie, music and book reviews, magazine articles reported with a strong point of view, newspaper editorials and op-eds. As a writer and editor, Lasswell has worked extensively in these areas.

Sign up now for book consultations with experts and to pitch your novel to publishers at the St. Louis Writers Guild’s Sept. 11 Pitchfest!

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the online mini-conference will also feature three “how-to” workshops to help you get your book ready to launch. These are free for SLWG members and $20 for nonmembers. Members must register to receive the link. Pitch sessions and consultations are an additional fee.

Learn how to identify, qualify, locate, and use an incredible writer’s tool known as beta readers at this Aug. 7 workshop featuring author and marketing professional Cherie Postill.

During this online workshop from 10 a.m. to noon, Aug. 7, you will learn the definition of beta testing, how to pinpoint your beta readers, and why every writer needs them. It is only one piece of the puzzle that ends with a published manuscript, but a vital one.

With conventions, conferences, expos and many other sales opportunities opening up after the drought of COVID-19, getting noticed has become a serious priority for authors.

From 10 a.m. to noon, July 10, authors Jennifer Stolzer and Jessica Mathews will share their tips and tricks for sales, con etiquette, display set up and more at this free online workshop hosted by the St. Louis Writers Guild.

Join author Lynn Stevens at 9 a.m., June 5, for her talk on “YA in the 21st Century.” Lynn will focus on the ever-changing scenes in young adult books and about what teens really want (she'd like this to be very interactive).

The teen perspective will be featured at 10:30 a.m. when the workshop continues with a Teen Panel discussing what works and doesn’t work in YA fiction.

Learn about social media marketing from 10 a.m. to noon, May 1, from Nicole Lanahan, nonprofit executive director and multi-published author, at a free online workshop hosted by the St. Louis Writers Guild.

Join author education specialist Meghan Pinson from 10 a.m. to noon, April 3, for a free online workshop hosted by the St. Louis Writers Guild entitled, “How to Self-Publish Like a Pro: The Parts You'll Hate, but Have to Do!” She'll cover the worst, least fun, least creative parts of the indie-publishing process…

At the March 6 “Writers on Zoom” online conference, experts will offer “how-to” tips on research, characterization, poetry, memoirs and humor, as well as advice for portraying the Deaf culture and community.

The daylong event is free to St. Louis Writers Guild members, though registration is required. The $20 fee for nonmembers includes access to recordings of the six workshops. Sign up using Eventbrite on stlwritersguild.org

Learn how to write query letters and pitch your book to literary agents and publishers during a free online workshop from 10 a.m. to noon, Feb. 6, featuring authors Catherine Bakewell and Brad R. Cook.

If you’re a self-published author, understanding Amazon is crucial. Join Matt Davids from 10 a.m. to noon, Jan. 9, for a free online workshop entitled “The Amazon Mindset: What Self-Publishing Authors Need to Know About the World’s Largest Bookseller.” Matt’s presentation will cover strategies and tactics for optimizing your books so they sell.

Join a celebration honoring award-winning young writers at the St. Louis Writers Guild’s annual holiday gathering from 10 a.m. to noon, Dec. 5.

You can find the Zoom address on the Guild’s Virtual Events page (www.stlwritersguild.org/virtual-events) or click here to join the meeting.

At this free online event, learn how fourth- through eighth-graders created stories that all began with the words: “Beneath the mask…”

Winners of the first Young Writers Awards-High School Edition for ninth- to twelfth-grade students will also be invited to read their stories centered on the 2020 theme: Beneath the Mask.