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.

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:

07/26/2025

What did we learn in today's open forum meeting? Lots of talk about AI, how it hurts, how it helps, how you can use it to your benefit and keep others from scraping your creative work. Metadata info, helpful websites and resources, and the list goes on...

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Join us on Saturday, 07-19, for our on-line Q and A forum. Bring your questions related to the business of publishing an...
07/24/2025

Join us on Saturday, 07-19, for our on-line Q and A forum. Bring your questions related to the business of publishing and help others with their questions. How can you add to the conversation? On-line Zoom meeting: 10:30 to noon.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81686228530?pwd=l8IjVYasZrbR6WbYtbxmAzvIa4MNz0.1

Meeting ID: 816 8622 8530

Passcode: 807165

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07/19/2025

Our next Saturday meeting, 07-19, is an on-line open Q and A forum. What questions do you have about the business of publishing and what can you add to the conversation? Join us: 10:30 to noon.

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IPPY Award Winners:
07/02/2025

IPPY Award Winners:

Congratulations and sincere thanks to the independent authors and publishers who participated in our 2025 Independent Publisher Book Awards contest. Here are the medalists in each of our categories.

Entries now being accepted for the IBPA Book Awards:
07/02/2025

Entries now being accepted for the IBPA Book Awards:

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

06/29/2025

Thanks to James Faccinto for his stimulating presentation on: "Launching Your Book in the Age of Internet Fatigue." Next month we will be back to Zoom.

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