San Diego Writers and Editors Guild upcoming events

August 2026 Monthly Membership Presentation (24 Aug 2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:30:00 GMT

On Monday, August 24th , 2026, bestselling author and SDWEG Board Member Tamara Merrill presents HOW TO ENERGIZE YOUR FICTION: Crafting Vivid People and Places. This practical presentation offers ideas for writing vivid characters and settings and provides craft tools, tips, checklists, examples, and prompts to help you write memorable characters, purposeful places, and emotionally charged writing that keeps your readers turning pages.

August 26, 2026 Marketing Support Group Meeting (26 Aug 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Using Publicity to Boost Credibility and Amplify Your Visibility with Jill Lubin
August 26, 2026

The Zoom meeting will be opened at 6 p.m. for those who wish to discuss their own marketing efforts and to share what works and what hasn't worked with other Guild members. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m.

Many authors have a great message but haven't learned how to use a book to leverage expertise and generate revenue. As an author, it is important to understand the real purpose of publicity - to boost credibility and amplify your visibility. If you want to be known as an author of influence, you’ve got to get noticed by the media.

Based on her international bestseller, “Guerrilla Publicity”, 4x Best Selling author and publicity expert, Jill Lublin, shares simple strategies and doable tactics- helping you to stand out, get noticed and go from unknown to newsworthy. Whether you're already an author or you want to write a book, Jill will reveal insider secrets that any author must know!!

Dig down into what makes your genre tick! Discover what editors, agents, and audiences want, and learn how to give it to them—all the while staying true to your vision.

1) Understand the real purpose of publicity- To boost your credibility and amplify your visibility.

2) Uncover your "Oooooo, Ahhhhhh!" factor. Find the Wow! that sets you apart from the crowd.

3) You are the news! Craft a riveting message that lets others know who you are and what you do.

4) Simplify! Learn how the pros mesmerize the masses by tailoring their message to the level of a five-year-old.

5) Pass the all-important "Who cares?" test by showcasing your expertise in a way that commands attention

Bio

Jill Lublin is a 25+ year Media Magnet. She is a world-renowned publicity expert, international speaker and 4x Best Selling author. Jill has made thousands of stage appearances alongside celebrities such as Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, and Barbara Corcoran, to name a few. She has worked with over 100,000 clients implementing her signature formula for getting media attention and creating next-level visibility in the marketplace that results in boosted sales. These lead and profit-generating formulas are included in her signature program, the Publicity Breakthrough Bootcamp, and her monthly Kindness Circles.

September 23, 2026 Marketing Support Group Meeting (23 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Creating a Podcast with Dr. Vyvyane Loh, MD,
September 23, 2026

Dr. Vyvyane Loh, MD is a physician and the author of The Architecture of Enough, a non-fiction work about GLP-1 medications. She is also a podcaster with over 150 videos about health and medicine (@vlmdrounds on YouTube). She will be joining us to talk about creating a podcast, and how a podcast can be used to market your writing. Additionally, she has a wealth of knowledge about marketing an author's brand instead of their books.