How do I join?
We know you don't want to fill out paperwork and applications, so
joining is simply done by providing us your full contact information
(a business card is perfect) and payment. Most joining members do
this with a check in person at a meeting. For your convenience,
it can also be done by mail or online.
Karla Olson
Publishers and Writers of San Diego
PO Box 235204
Encinitas, CA 92023
To make your payment online via PayPal, go to our payment
page.
How much is the membership?
$37 for 12 months from the time you join. Each meeting you attend
as a member is an additional $10. There are 10 paid meetings per
year and 1 free year-end party.
I'm not sure yet if I want to join. Can I just come to a
meeting without being a member?
Absolutely! In fact, we usually have numerous non-members among
the 50-60 people at each meeting. The non-member meeting fee is
$15, payable by check or exact cash at the door or online via PayPal
through our payment page.
(Please let us know you'll attend through the meeting
page on this site.)
What is PWSD and who are its members?
Publishers and Writers of San Diego (PWSD) has been serving as a
forum for education, networking, and motivation since 1994. Originally
founded as The San Diego Publishers Alliance, our group comprises
members from all areas of publishing and writing — authors,
independent publishers, editors, book packagers, designers, consultants,
promotional professionals, students, and more. Our membership
includes numerous award-winning authors, writers, and publishing
professionals.
In addition, PWSD is managed by a board currently consisting of:
Andrew Chapman, Carolyn Fox, and Karla Olson. You can learn their
backgrounds on the membership
directory page.
Because of our 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.
One key unique aspect of PWSD is that it focuses on the business
of publishing and writing. There are many groups that support the
craft of writing — you can find some on our links
page — so we feel it's important to support the business
side of publishing and writing.
In addition, PWSD is an affiliate of three national publishing associations
— IBPA (The Independent Book Publishers Association), SPAN
(Small Publishers of North America), and SPAWN (Self-Publishers,
Writers, and Artists Network). PWSD members are entitled to discount
memberships to these organizations and encouraged to join at least
one to complement the benefits received from PWSD.
All that said, the best way to get to know our group is to let us
welcome you at a meeting.
Whether the particular speaker topic is of interest to you or not,
you’ll have the chance to meet other publishing professionals
before and after the formal program.
For info on our next meeting and to reserve your seat, go to our meeting page.
Do I have to be a member of PWSD in order to volunteer, contribute, get involved?
We welcome all people to get involved with PWSD! To step up to the
plate, or for more information, contact Karla Olson at (760) 840-9552
or karla@publisherswriters.org
When and where are your meetings?
Our group meets the last Saturday of each month (except November and December, due to the holidays) in Encinitas (location & directions) to network and learn from a guest expert on various publishing topics. The November and December meetings are combined into a free open-house social in the beginning of December. We also have occasional special events (seminars, workshops, etc.) during the year, which are held at various locations in San Diego County.
How do I get on your list to receive meeting notices?
Meeting notices and newsletters are sent out via email:
Who do I ask a question that's not on this page?
If this website has not answered a question you have about PWSD, please contact our president, Karla Olson, at Karla@PublishersWriters.org .
