Two of the founding editors and frequent contributors to The New Guide were the poet and critic Willem Kloos, and the poet, novelist, playwright, essayist, and psychiatrist Frederik van Eeden, both of whom are widely regarded today as canonical greats of Dutch literature. The other three founding editors of The New Guide were F. van der Goes, Willem Paap, and Albert Verwey.
The New Guide was founded by two prominent literary figures: Willem Kloos, a poet and critic, and Frederik van Eeden, a poet, novelist, playwright, essayist, and psychiatrist.  These individuals are considered to be among the most influential Dutch writers of their time. The other three founding editors were F. van der Goes, Willem Paap, and Albert Verwey.