MOZARKS CHAPTER
2025 Schedule
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We love connecting with fellow authors across the Missouri and Arkansas Ozarks.
We meet on the third Saturday of every month at the Library Center in Springfield, MO, from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Occasionally, the dates and times vary, so watch our Facebook page or subscribe to our email list for current details.
Hope to see you at our next meet-up!
MozArks’ 2025 Schedule
January 11
10:30 am
The Library Center
Loving Your Fellow Authors
Join us for an encouraging video class on “Loving Your Fellow Authors”.
February 8
10:30 am
The Library Center
Author Success Planning
Jessica Barna will be our virtual guest, sharing her workshop on “Author Success Planning”.
Jessica Barna
Author Business Coach
March 15
9:30 – 11:30 am
The Library Center
Write-In Workshop
Bring your work-in-progress or editing project because we’re going to WRITE! There will be brief chats between writing sprints, so plan for fellowship and fun.
April 14
7 pm
Zoom Only
AI Tips and Tricks
Zoom only with Kate Angelo: AI Tips and Tricks plus ACFW National Conference Updates
Kate Angelo
Author & ACFW Board Member
May 17
10:00 – 12:00 PM
The Library Center
Writing with God (Podcast and Write-In)
Bestselling authors Deborah Raney and Rachel Hauck discuss how they invite God into every aspect of their calling – from the writing to the performance of their novels.
After we listen to the podcast, there will be extra time to write, so bring your current project with you!
June 21
10:30 am
The Library Center
Press On: The Many Forms of Perseverance
We will be joined on Zoom by award-winning author Amanda Dykes. She’ll be encouraging us to “Press On: The Many Forms of Perseverance”.
Amanda Dykes
Christy Award-Winning Author
July 15
6:30 pm
Zoom Only
Crown Your Characters with P.O.W.E.R.
Zoom only with Mesu Andrews: Crown Your Characters with P.O.W.E.R.
Mesu Andrews
Christy Award-Winning Author
July 26
10:30 AM
Living Memorial Park
Donuts at the Park
Join us for a fun morning at the Living Memorial Park in Springfield. There will be donuts and fellowship!
August 16
10:00 AM
The Library Center
Preparing for Conference
Julia Kay will be sharing great advice to help us prepare for the writing conference. You don’t want to miss it!
Julia Kay
Mozarks Vice President
September 4-6
University Plaza Hotel, Springfield, MO
ACFW’s 2025 Annual Conference
Join authors, editors and agents from all across the country for the 25th Anniversary Celebration.