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.

Final Call for the IBPA Book Awards:
12/05/2025

Final Call for the IBPA Book Awards:

Publishers of print and audiobooks with a copyright date of 2025 may enter the current competition. Qualifying publishers include:

Don't wait! IBPA Book Awards (formerly known as Ben Franklin Award) window is closing soon. Get your book in!
11/11/2025

Don't wait! IBPA Book Awards (formerly known as Ben Franklin Award) window is closing soon. Get your book in!

The IBPA Book Award (formerly the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award) is the premier award celebrating excellence in independent publishing since 1985.

11/09/2025

Members, we appreciate you! Thanks to all who turned out for today's Town Hall. See you next year!

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11/06/2025

Publishing Townhall meeting coming soon. In-person meeting set for this Saturday, 11-08, at the Dove Library, Carlsbad. Bring your questions, be ready to brainstorm and help your fellow writers. Share your expertise! PWSD is the place to get first-hand knowledge. See you 10am to noon.

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10/26/2025

Our October meeting has been pushed back to November 8th. Details to come.

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09/27/2025

Many thanks to Christopher Locke of IBPA for giving an informative talk on: “Publishing Best Practices and Effective Book Marketing Tactics.” He was able to personally address our questions and effectively promote why the IBPA is such a great organization for those of us who avail ourselves of their benefits.

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09/27/2025

Christopher Locke of Independent Book Publishers Association will be our featured speaker - IN PERSON - on Saturday, September 27th, 10:00 to noon, Dove Library, Carlsbad. Come hear his presentation on: “Publishing Best Practices and Effective Book Marketing Tactics” from the big guy himself!

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09/22/2025

Guess who? None other than Christopher Locke of Independent Book Publishers Association will be our featured speaker - IN PERSON - on Saturday, September 27th, 10:00 to noon, Dove Library, Carlsbad. Come hear his presentation on: “Publishing Best Practices and Effective Book Marketing Tactics”

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09/01/2025

Our thanks to Pam Sheppard, another illuminating speaker! Stay tuned, keep learning, move ahead.

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08/26/2025

We're meeting Saturday, August 30th at 10:00 to noon. Come join us to hear "Metadata Simple Strategies Mean Marketing Success"
with Pam Sheppard. Dove Library, Carlsbad.

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08/18/2025

Our next meeting will be in person on August 30th. Pam Sheppard will present on metadata. 10:00 to noon.

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IBPA Book Awards first call ends Sept. 30th. Don't wait!
08/13/2025

IBPA Book Awards first call ends Sept. 30th. Don't wait!

Publishers of print and audiobooks with a copyright date of 2025 may enter the current competition. Qualifying publishers include:

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