Our Members Matter

Our Members Matter, So We Promote Them and Their Work in Many Ways.

Tip of the Hat

Tip of the Hat

Each month we mention our members' accomplished and plans in our newsletter.

social media posts

Social Media Posts

When members receive awards, schedule book launches or other events, we include social media posts on our social media platforms to help them publicize.

press releases

Press Releases

For each member whose work is included in our oanthology, we send press releases to papers local to their neighborhoods to announce them.

Manuscript Critique

Manuscript Critique Program

Having fresh eyes on your manuscript is useful, espepcially when it's from experienced fellow writers and editors. SDWEG members get the opportunity to draw on that expertise for a nominal extra fee.

Anthology

Anthology Submissions

A compilation of themned, imaginative short stories, poems, and essays written by SDWEG members has been published annually since 2012. All members are invited to submit writings for consideration. Selected members are invited to read at the launch of the anthology.

Newsletter

Monthly Newsletter

Get caught up on the latest news of the Guild through The Guilded Newsletter, which includes upcoming events, members' recent book publications and awards, and much more.

 

Access to the newsletter is limited to logged-in members.

We Offer the Following Benefits

monthly meetings

Monthly Meetings and Presentations

Learn valuable information about the art of writing, editing, publishing, marketing, and much more (no charge for members, nominal charge for guests). Most presentation are hosted on Zoom with occasional in-person meetings during the year.

Author Marketing Support Group

Author Marketing Support Group

Selling your book presents plenty of challenges and SDWEG will help you along the way, including with our monthly author marketing support group followed by Q&A and discussion.

Workshops

Workshops

The Guild offers opportunities to delve deeper with greater participation in interactive workshops from writing and editing experts. Be prepared to share your work or do some writing in the workshops. Nonmembers pay the cost of membership to take part and become a member of the Guild.