Critique Groups

Critique Groups are touted by many members to be the best benefit of membership. The guiding principle of the group is to critique, not criticize. We are here to help, not tear down. We are here not to change your unique writing style, but to help you strengthen it. Learn More... 

Contests

The Palm Springs Writers Guild offers several types of contests throughout the program season. Most contest winners will receive a prize of some denomination. For experienced writers, this may also be an opportunity for creative challenge by writing outside of his/her genre. Learn More... 

Our Mission

The Palm Springs Writers Guild encourages, develops, and supports aspiring and established Coachella Valley writers. We aim to provide both aspirational and functional guidance through informational and experiential programs to all levels of writers, based in a philosophy of inclusion and respect for the diversity of our membership. Learn More... 

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2020-2021 Season Events

• September Monthly Contest
  Saturday, August 29, 2020 12:00 AM
  
  

• Writing Lab: "The Art and Science of Writing Winning Short Stories" with Ariella Moon, Author, YA
  Friday, September 25, 2020 1:00 PM
  Zoom Online Meeting
  
  

• Memoir Contest for the 2020-2021 Season. Member Only. Deadline is midnight on November 15, 2020.
  Thursday, October 01, 2020 12:01 AM
  Rancho Mirage Public Library.
  
  

• October General Meeting: "What’s Your Problem? The One Thing All Books Need to Succeed and Where to Find It." with Ginger Moran, PhD
  Saturday, October 03, 2020 1:30 PM
  Zoom online meeting
  
  

• October Insider Workshop: "The 4 P’s: The Simple (but not easy) System for Structuring Your Book Successfully." with Ginger Moran, PhD
  Sunday, October 04, 2020 12:30 PM
  Zoom online meeting

• Writing Lab: "Writing Paranormal Worlds and Characters" with Ariella Moon, Author, YA
  Friday, October 16, 2020 1:00 PM
  Zoom Online Meeting
  
  

• November General Meeting: "How To Get Your Non Fiction Book Published by a Commercial House" with Rudy Shur
  Saturday, November 07, 2020 1:30 PM
  Zoom online meeting
  
  

• November Insider Workshop: "What Not to Include in Your Book Proposal That Would Turn Off a Potential Publisher." with Rudy Shur
  Sunday, November 08, 2020 12:30 PM
  Zoom online meeting
  
  

• December General Meeting: "A Writer's Journey In and Beyond Hollywood" with Catherine Ann Jones
  Saturday, December 05, 2020 1:30 PM
  Zoom online meeting
  
  

• December Insider Workshop: "The Way of Story: The Craft and Soul of Writing" with Catherine Ann Jones
  Sunday, December 06, 2020 12:30 PM
  Zoom online meeting

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Additional Benefits

Member Website Directory with Profile Page

Email Reminders for Contests, Meetings & Events

Volunteer Opportunities

Networking Opportunities

Critique Groups

Monthly Networking and Meetings of Valley writers

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