The Guild of Indian English Writers, Editors and Critics (GIEWEC) is a literary association based in India that brings together authors, scholars, editors and literary critics working in the field of Indian writing in English. It functions as a professional and academic forum for the promotion, study and criticism of English-language literature produced by Indians.
| Name | Guild of Indian English Writers, Editors and Critics |
|---|---|
| Common abbreviation | GIEWEC |
| Country | India |
| Field | Indian English literature, literary criticism, editing |
| Type | Literary and academic association |
The Guild operates as a network of practising writers and academics who engage with Indian English literature across genres, including poetry, fiction, drama and criticism. Its activities are typically aimed at fostering scholarly exchange, supporting emerging writers, and providing a platform for critical engagement with literary texts of Indian origin written in English.
Associations such as GIEWEC contribute to the institutional infrastructure surrounding Indian English literature, an area that has gained sustained academic and global attention since the late twentieth century. By bringing together writers, editors and critics under a common platform, the Guild helps bridge the gap between creative practice and academic scholarship.