San Diego Writers and Editors Guild

06/17/2026

On Friday June 19, 2026, The Studio Door in Hillcrest will host a Pride-themed literary event from 6p - 9p. It will feature the book debut of local poet Steph C. and includes an open mic that interested writers can sign up for in advance or at the event (poetry, short stories, other creative writing). At least one guildmember is going. Come out and celebrate diversity, love, and literature. Text 442-385-1669 to sign up to read in advance.

05/25/2026

This Wednesday we'll have an informal discussion of member's marketing efforts at 6p, an hour prior to the Marketing Meeting presentation. To log in, use the Marketing Meeting link. You can sign up below.

The Zoom meeting will be opened at 6 p.m. for those who wish to discuss their own marketing efforts and to share what works and what hasn't worked with other Guild members. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m.

05/16/2026

We'd like to thank Zoe Ghahremani and Jonathan Maberry for offering their insight at our "First Page Critique" meeting last Saturday, May 9, 2026. We had members in person and online as Zoe and Jonathan critiqued 12 first pages submitted by guild members.

04/30/2026

Saturday, May 9th, SDWEG will hold a hybrid event: first page critiques with Zoe Ghahremani and Jonathan Maberry at the OASIS Center from 2-4p. Register to join us in person or online.

Our May 9 meeting at OASIS at Grossmont Shopping Center provides us with our first opportunity for a hybrid in-person/Zoom meeting. Those who are unable to attend in person may register to take part via Zoom.

04/13/2026

Guild member, Pramod Argade, recently published his new sci-fi thriller, PHOOL: FIRST CONTACT.

"PHOOL is a hard science fiction thriller about first contact in an age of polarization, where humanity’s greatest threat to survival isn’t aliens.
It’s ourselves."

Check it out!

Indian astronomer Dr. Shakuntala “Shaku” Bakshi reveals a startling image from Phobos, the moon of Mars: a golden-blue object shaped like a flower, which she names . It is the first evidence of advanced extraterrestrial intelligence. Before scientists can verify the discovery, politics tak...

04/09/2026

The number of scams targeting writers grows daily. This free webinar on 4/16/2026 might help you recognize them before it is too late.

Each registration comes with access to the archived version of the program and the materials for one year. You do not have to attend the live event to get a recording of the presentation. Attendees have the ability to chat with the instructor during the live event and ask questions. This webinar is....

04/08/2026

Publishers and Writers San Diego is hosting an event, "Passionate Promotion: The Importance of Planning Your Marketing--Before, During, and After Publication" at the Carlsbad (Dove) Library, this Saturday April 11, 2026 from 10-12p. There is a fee of $10 or $20 based on if you are a PWSD member. This is not their regular meeting day.

While this presentation is geared toward indie authors/publishers, at its core, anyone in business can benefit from its content delivered at the Publishers and Writers of San Diego meeting. Often, […]

04/03/2026

Guildmember, Nico Waters (left), founded the Foster Book Club, which partners with local San Diego foster family agencies to provide books for youth in foster care. This is an amazing initiative bringing representation to vulnerable and often forgotten kids in our community. We encourage everyone to donate a book today at https://FosterBookClub.org
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04/01/2026

The Author's Guild San Diego Chapter is hosting a viewing of the award winning documentary, "The Librarians" on 4/11/2026 at 3:30pm at the La Jolla-Ritford Branch Library. RSVP using the QR code in the photo.

03/19/2026

Did you know a free registration is required to enjoy programming at the San Diego Writers Festival at the Coronado Library this year? The festival is 3/28/2026. Here's the link to register.

80+ Speakers - 32 Events - 1 Day. Keynotes, workshops, food vendors, live performances, prizes, and more!