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.

Publishers & Writers of San Diego
13146 Kellam Court #133
San Diego CA 92130-2572

To make your payment online via PayPal, go to our payment page.

How much is the membership?

$37 a year. 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 30-40 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 for nearly 15 years. 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, and promotional professionals. Our membership includes numerous award-winning authors, writers, and publishing professionals.

In addition, PWSD is managed by a board consisting of four members: currently, Paulette Ensign, Karla Olson, Carolyn Fox, and Andrew Chapman. 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 two national publishing associations — PMA (The Independent Publishers Association) and SPAN (Small Publishers of North America). PWSD members are entitled to discount memberships to both organizations.

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 involed with PWSD! To step up to the plate, or for more information, contact Karla Olson at (760) 840-9552 or karla@bookstudiobooks.com

When and where are your meetings?

Our group meets the last Saturday of each month (except November and December) in or near 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. To get on the list, go to the home page on this site and look for the sign-up link near the upper-right part of the page.

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 Andrew Chapman at Andrew@PublishersWriters.org .