Who We Are . . .

The San Diego Writers / Editors Guild is a group of writers and editors dedicated to improving their skills and helping others do the same.

The objectives of the Guild are to:

• Promote, support, and encourage writers;
• Seek and provide information about publishing and the local writing scene;
• Assist with the local writer’s needs for assignments
  (as well as editors who seek writers);
• Endorse workshops and seminars for the benefit of writers;
• Promote the writing arts for youth, adults and seniors alike.

Founded in 1979 as a non-profit, the Guild is believed to be the oldest writer organization in the region, and it has more than 100 active members.

Benefits of Membership:

• Monthly Guild meetings;
• Monthly Guild newsletter;
• Periodic email newsletter;
• Reduced fees for Guild-sponsored workshops;
• Network with other members;
• Access to critique groups;
• Listing in the annual directory
  
  
• Manuscript Review Program;
  
  

The Board of Directors

President: Ruth Leyse-Wallace
Vice President and Publicity: Bob Doublebower
Secretary: Barbara Crothers
Treasurer: Gene Elmore
Membership: Rick Peterson
Past President: Sam Warren
Official Greeter: Gered Beeby
Newsletter Editor: Linda Loegel
Newsletter Columnist: Ellen Shaw Tuffs

Members-at-large:
Anne Casey

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Our History

Thanks to the founders, since the winter of 1979 the San Diego Writers/Editors Guild has provided a place to relieve the feelings Hemingway expressed when he remarked, "Writing is a lonely occupation. In doing so the Guild has proudly played an important role as part of the San Diego writing scene. People from all over the region come in search of support and to share their talents... more...