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.

Is your book on the IBPA Award Finalist list? Check it out:
04/09/2025

Is your book on the IBPA Award Finalist list? Check it out:

Below is a list of the 37th annual IBPA Book Award program finalists. One Gold winner and two Silver winners will be announced in each category during a LIVE awards ceremony on the evening of May 16, 2025 at the Intercontinetal St. Paul Riverfront in St. Paul, MN. Click on any category name below to...

03/29/2025

Thank you Hannah Jacobson for your informative presentation on the ABCs of book awards, all the way to "S" for success! And thanks also Manon Wogahn for filling in as hostess. See you next time!

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03/27/2025

Saturday, March 29, 10:30 AM to Noon
"Capture the Spotlight with Award-Winning Success" with Hannah Jacobson. Learn about book awards and how to use them to your advantage.
On-Line Meeting via Zoom
Meeting ID: 859 0339 5422
Passcode: 608316

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03/25/2025

On-Line Meeting: Saturday, March 29, 10:30 AM to Noon
"Capture the Spotlight with Award-Winning Success" with Hannah Jacobson. Learn about book awards and how to use them to your advantage.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85903395422?pwd=QRs1VIlhJwP7oIXGpnEelyNySaeNMC.1
Meeting ID: 859 0339 5422
Passcode: 608316

Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, confer...

Foreword announces their list of finalists for the INDIES. Is your book here? Tell us!
03/08/2025

Foreword announces their list of finalists for the INDIES. Is your book here? Tell us!

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 finalists of the 2024 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards.

02/24/2025

Thanks to Dave Ray, speaker, for speaking to our group about speaking! We listened.

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02/21/2025

Dave Ray, Saturday, Feb. 22nd - Join us IRL (in real life) for: "Speaking to Sell Your Book" at the Dove Library, Carlsbad. 10:00 to noon. Come at 10:00am for networking time!

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02/18/2025

Saturday, Feb. 22nd - Join us IRL (in real life) to hear Dave Ray on the topic: "Speaking to Sell Your Book" at the Dove Library, Carlsbad. 10:00 to noon. Come early for networking time!

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Earlybird Discount for Pub U ends January 31st. More info:
01/28/2025

Earlybird Discount for Pub U ends January 31st. More info:

IBPA Publishing University is an annual publishing conference for independent book publishers sponsored by the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA).

01/25/2025

Thank you, Desiree Duff! We heard a great wealth of information on the deets of book reviews. Karla will be sharing the slides from the presentation in the blog section of the PWSD website.

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01/24/2025

On-line meeting: Join us for “Breaking Down Book Reviews -- Editorial, Consumer, Social Media Influencer, and More” with Desiree Duffy.
Tomorrow, Saturday, January 25 on your monitor or phone from the comfort of your home. Zoom link:

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01/21/2025

January Meeting: Join Desiree Duffy on Saturday, January 25th, at 10:30 AM for a comprehensive webinar on mastering the landscape of book reviews! Learn how editorial, consumer, and social media influencer reviews can elevate your book’s visibility, credibility, and marketing strategy. Don’t miss this insightful session.
Zoom Link: coming soon.

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Check out this amazing memoir of life on a Molokai pineapple plantation from a (former) California girl in this charming...
11/14/2024

Check out this amazing memoir of life on a Molokai pineapple plantation from a (former) California girl in this charming mashup of cultures. Riveting, intriguing, spiritual, and a testament to the ability to find our way if pay attention. Illustrated by her husband, a famous artist. (Transparency: Edit by Janet Williams.) Available in hardbound, paperback, ebook, and audiobook at your favorite bookstore.

The Essence of Time: P**e O'O

10/26/2024

Thank you Claudine Mansour for your presentation on: "The Importance of Quality Book Design." A picture tells a story, true, true!

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Did you publish your book this year? There's still time to enter the Local Author Showcase!
10/25/2024

Did you publish your book this year? There's still time to enter the Local Author Showcase!

With its great weather, miles of sandy beaches, and major attractions, San Diego is known worldwide as one of the best tourist destinations and a great place for residents to relax year round.

10/25/2024

Saturday, Oct. 26 IN PERSON meeting (that's tomorrow!): "The Importance of Quality Book Design" with Claudine Mansour. at the Gowland Room, Dove Library, Carlsbad. 10am to noon. Be there, be social, be learning!

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Put PUB U on your radar:, May 15-17, 2025 in St. Paul, MN: https://www.publishinguniversity.org/
10/25/2024

Put PUB U on your radar:, May 15-17, 2025 in St. Paul, MN: https://www.publishinguniversity.org/

•For those who cannot attend in person at all, but would like access to the audio recordings, transcripts, and available slides/handouts for six weeks.  

10/24/2024

Saturday, Oct. 26 meeting: "The Importance of Quality Book Design" with Claudine Mansour. IN PERSON at the Gowland Room, Dove Library, Carlsbad. 10am to noon.

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