Publishers & Writers of San Diego

Publishers & Writers of San Diego At PWSD, we focus on the business of publishing, learn more at http://publisherswriters.org -

Publishers and Writers of San Diego (aka PWSD) is a nonprofit trade organization focusing on the business of publishing. We emphasize upholding professional standards, regardless of how a work is brought to market, and learning together about this constantly changing business. PWSD has been a forum for education, networking, and motivation since 1994. Originally founded as The San Diego Publishers

Alliance, the group’s members come from all areas of publishing and writing — authors, independent or self publishers, editors, book packagers, designers, consultants, promotional professionals, students, and more. Because of its established presence and history, PWSD is recognized throughout the publishing community as a valuable organization whose members contribute greatly to the benefit of our profession.

Foreword is now accepting entries for the Indies:
06/09/2026

Foreword is now accepting entries for the Indies:

Enter your book in the Foreword INDIES, a book awards program honoring the best of indie publishing each year. It is judged by a panel of over 120 librarians and booksellers to bring attention to some of the most innovative, creative, and beautiful books from independent presses and authors.

Foreword Indie Winners - Is your book on the list?
06/04/2026

Foreword Indie Winners - Is your book on the list?

These are the best of the best, the cream of the crop, the cherries on top a metaphorical ice cream sundae of indie books. The winners of the 2025 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards.

05/30/2026

Apologies for confusion about today's meeting. More info as it comes in.

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05/28/2026

Marika Flatt will be presenting at our May 30th meeting: "Pitch Perfect: Timely Tie-Ins for Media Exposure Success." 10:30 to noon. Details on location or if Zoom coming soon.

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And the winners of IBPA's Book Awards: https://www.ibpabookaward.org/2026-winnersIs your book on the list?
05/19/2026

And the winners of IBPA's Book Awards: https://www.ibpabookaward.org/2026-winners
Is your book on the list?

Below is a list of the 38th annual IBPA Book Award program winners. One Gold winner and two Silver winners were announced in each category during a LIVE awards ceremony on the evening of May 15, 2026 at the Oregon Convention Center's Hyatt Regency Portland in Portland, Oregon. Click on any category....

Enter the Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards, deadline May 1:
04/27/2026

Enter the Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards, deadline May 1:

ENTER NOW! Writer’s Digest’s Self-Published Book Awards is currently accepting submissions. This is the only Writer’s Digest competition exclusively for self-published books.

Writer's Digest Guide to 100 book fairs by state:
04/17/2026

Writer's Digest Guide to 100 book fairs by state:

Book fairs and festivals are great events for writers and readers to meet up and celebrate books of all genres. Here's a list of book fairs and book festivals that we've compiled and will continue to update.

More on scams targeting authors: https://writerbeware.blog/2026/03/27/watch-out-for-this-scam-impersonating-editors-at-m...
04/16/2026

More on scams targeting authors: https://writerbeware.blog/2026/03/27/watch-out-for-this-scam-impersonating-editors-at-major-publishing-houses/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRNN-hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEebi2qy7m4cAJX_HUGbp86QKV6LvTiTnIJxJP0zacunxEDrVhaX44renN1hak_aem_RruTkNAfmiTE8E_7tQwmkg

I’ve recently gotten a slew of reports of emails purporting to be from editors at Big 5 and other large publishers, in which the supposed editor expresses interest in the writer’s work and asks whether they have a literary agent. I’ve posted a number of examples below. Apologies for so many im...

04/12/2026

Thanks, Shonna, for a great presentation. You know your stuff!

04/10/2026

Our in-person meeting will be April 11th and feature Shonna Jordan presenting: “Passionate Promotion: The Importance of Planning Your Marketing -- Before, During, and After Publication” 10am to noon at the Dove Library, Carlsbad. You know you need this!

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