Psychedelic Writers Guild
Press Kit
A higher standard of psychedelic journalism.
Mission
To cultivate a vibrant community of ethical psychedelic media professionals who produce impactful and informative work that advances public understanding and shapes a responsible psychedelic future.
Boilerplate
The Psychedelic Writers Guild (PWG) is a collective of psychedelic journalists, writers, filmmakers, and media professionals dedicated to a higher standard of psychedelic journalism, media, and education. Founded in 2024, the Guild elevates the quality and reach of psychedelic journalism, promotes ethical reporting guidelines, and builds a community of support and collaboration.
What we offer media
Expert sources across psychedelic journalism, science, policy and culture; a press credentials pages for every member; a public events calendar; and the PWG Gazette newsletter.
Media calendar — upcoming psychedelic events
Psychedelic conferences, workshops and webinars over the next three months, by month. For credentials, interviews or a Guild source at any event, contact team@psychedelicwritersguild.net. Download this calendar as a PDF.
October 2026
- Wed, Oct 74 PM – 5 PM ETReport for America Host Newsroom Information SessionHosted by Institute for Nonprofit News · Location TBAPress contact
- Wed, Oct 71 PM – 2:15 PM ETThe Biz Basics Of Video Creator Journalism | Lessons From Those Who’ve Made ItHosted by Video Consortium · Location TBAPress contact
- Thu, Oct 89:00 AM CTAccessFest 2026 ConferenceHosted by Investigative Reporters & Editors · OnlinePress contact
- Thu, Oct 89 AM – 5 PM ETAudience Studio Live: The Gettable AudienceHosted by Institute for Nonprofit News · CUNY’s Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism\, 219 W 40th St\, New York\, NY\, 10018-1507\, United StatesPress contact
- Thu, Oct 83 PM ETMaster the Business of Freelance JournalismHosted by Institute for Independent Journalists · OnlinePress contact
- Thu, Oct 812 PM – 1 PM ETMidway All Year: Adaptive AI: Making News Selectable and EngagingHosted by Online News Association · ZoomPress contact
- Thu, Oct 82:30 PM CTMS NOW's Laura Barron-Lopez in conversation with Cindy Galli - AccessFest26 KeynoteHosted by Investigative Reporters & Editors · OnlinePress contact
- Fri, Oct 909:00 – 11:00Valley of the Seven StarsHosted by google_sheet · Arrington, VAPress contact
- Fri, Oct 912:30 PM – 1:30 PM ETVC Membership ChatHosted by Video Consortium · Location TBAPress contact
- Fri, Oct 96 PM – 8 PM ETVC x Sidewalk: Matininó ScreeningHosted by Video Consortium · Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema, 1821 2nd Avenue North, Fountain Heights, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 USAPress contact
- Fri, Oct 911:00 AM CTVertical Video Workshop, October [Registration Full]Hosted by Reynolds Journalism Institute · OnlinePress contact
- Sat, Oct 1011:00 am ETThink Like a Journalist workshopHosted by News Creator Corps · Philadelphia, PAPress contact
- Tue, Oct 133 PM – 4 PM ETAI Innovator Collaborative - October 2026Hosted by Online News Association · ZoomPress contact
- Wed, Oct 146 PM – 10 PM ETFireside: DERAILED ScreeningHosted by Video Consortium · The Philadelphia Inquirer, ste 600, 100 South Independence Mall West, Center City East, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106 USAPress contact
- Wed, Oct 141:00 PM CTIRE Board Office HourHosted by Investigative Reporters & Editors · OnlinePress contact
- Wed, Oct 1414:00 – 15:00States of Consciousness: Psychedelic Discovery and the Edge of UncertaintyHosted by google_sheet · Berkeley, CAPress contact
- Wed, Oct 141 PM – 2:15 PM ETThe Biz Basics Of Video Creator Journalism | Turn Your Video Content into CashHosted by Video Consortium · Location TBAPress contact
- Thu, Oct 157 PM – 11 PM ETDocUQuariumHosted by Video Consortium · Boyles Leadership Center, 701 South Columbia Drive, Winnona Park, Decatur, Georgia 30030 USAPress contact
- Thu, Oct 1515:00 – 17:00Horizons: Perspectives on PsychedelicsHosted by google_sheet · New York, NYPress contact
- Thu, Oct 15Social Video for JournalistsHosted by Online News Association · ZoomPress contact
- Thu, Oct 153 PM – 4 PM ETVirtual Safety Training on Risk Mitigation and Digital SecurityHosted by Online News Association · Join Us VirtuallyPress contact
- Fri, Oct 1612 PM ETGlobal Freelancing: The Secrets of Traveling EntrepreneursHosted by Institute for Independent Journalists · OnlinePress contact
- Sat, Oct 17Athletes, TBI, & PsychedelicsHosted by google_sheet · Santa Barbara, CAPress contact
- Sat, Oct 1712 PM – 3:30 PM ETCalling Home, Across Geographies & Generations: BerlinHosted by Video Consortium · 123 Schönhauser Allee, Berlin, Berlin 10437 GermanyPress contact
- Tue, Oct 206 PM – 8 PM ET¿Por qué financiar historias que generan impacto social?Hosted by Video Consortium · Estudio Del Mirador, 3366 Vedia, Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires C1430 ArgentinaPress contact
- Tue, Oct 20Freelance Community Board MeetingHosted by Society of Professional Journalists · See SPJ listingPress contact
- Tue, Oct 202 PM – 3 PM ETShow, Don't Tell: How to Turn Text-Based Journalism into Visual-First FormatsHosted by Online News Association · Join Us VirtuallyPress contact
- Tue, Oct 201 PM – 2:15 PM ETThe Biz Basics Of Video Creator Journalism | From TV News to Creator Journalism: Adapting to a Changing LandscapeHosted by Video Consortium · Location TBAPress contact
- Tue, Oct 207 PM – 9 PM ETVideo Consortium Denver Monthly GatheringHosted by Video Consortium · Lot 46 Music Bar, 5302 West 25th Avenue, Edgewater, Colorado 80214 USAPress contact
- Wed, Oct 2112:00 pm ETHow creators can ground the affordability crisis conversation with dataHosted by News Creator Corps · OnlinePress contact
- Wed, Oct 212 PM – 3 PM ETNewsMatch 101: Ask Us Anything!Hosted by Institute for Nonprofit News · Location TBAPress contact
- Fri, Oct 2311:00 AM CTVertical Video Workshop, October [Registration Full]Hosted by Reynolds Journalism Institute · OnlinePress contact
- Sat, Oct 2412:30 PM – 4 PM ETCalling Home, Across Geographies & Generations: LondonHosted by Video Consortium · , London, England WC1N 1AW United KingdomPress contact
- Mon, Oct 26The commUNITY ConferenceHosted by google_sheet · Philadelphia, PAPress contact
- Tue, Oct 273:00 pm ETFrom audience to community: a conversation with Masuma AhujaHosted by News Creator Corps · OnlinePress contact
November 2026
- Sun, Nov 1Essential Skills for New Managers (November 2026)Hosted by Poynter Institute · Poynter InstitutePress contact
- Sun, Nov 1PhiladelicHosted by google_sheet · Philadelphia, PAPress contact
- Thu, Nov 5Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival 2026Hosted by Institute for Nonprofit News · Location TBAPress contact
- Fri, Nov 606:00 – 07:00Psychedelics DesignHosted by google_sheet · OnlinePress contact
- Fri, Nov 606:00 – 07:00Psychedelics Design ConferenceHosted by google_sheet · OnlinePress contact
- Tue, Nov 103 PM – 4 PM ETAI Innovator Collaborative - November 2026Hosted by Online News Association · ZoomPress contact
- Sat, Nov 1414:00 – 15:00Natural Living ExpoHosted by google_sheet · Marlborough, MAPress contact
- Tue, Nov 172 PM – 3 PM ETHow To Build a Brand Around Your StoryHosted by Online News Association · ZoomPress contact
- Thu, Nov 191:00 pm ETHow To Vet Your Own Content For Legal RiskHosted by News Creator Corps · OnlinePress contact
- Fri, Nov 2012 PM ETFund your Freelancing with Fellowships and GrantsHosted by Institute for Independent Journalists · OnlinePress contact
December 2026
- Tue, Dec 12 PM – 3 PM ETBuilding Sustainable News Organizations: How The Philadelphia Inquirer Is Growing Consumer Revenue Through Philanthropy and Premium SubscriptionsHosted by Online News Association · ZoomPress contact
- Tue, Dec 101:00 – 04:00MJBizConHosted by google_sheet · Las Vegas, NVPress contact
- Tue, Dec 83 PM – 4 PM ETAI Innovator Collaborative - December 2026Hosted by Online News Association · ZoomPress contact
- Fri, Dec 1112 PM ETPitching Arts, Culture, and Travel StoriesHosted by Institute for Independent Journalists · OnlinePress contact
Find a Guild source
Each member's press credentials page lists their bio, topic expertise and how to reach them.
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Brand guidelines
"Psychedelic Writers Guild" on first reference; "PWG" or "the Guild" thereafter.
Use the horizontal banner logo only. Do not display the circular seal, add shadows or glows, or recolor the logo.
Core palette: navy, cream, deep teal, slate. The accent trio (turquoise, coral, yellow) always appears together, never as body text.
Media contact
Press email: team@psychedelicwritersguild.net
Press inquiries: contact form
Instagram: @psychedelicwritersguild