Authors Guild

Authors Guild Where Writers Become Authors Authors working together to ensure fair pay, protect copyright, and defend free speech.

The Authors Guild is a professional organization dedicated to supporting and protecting the writing life for all working and aspiring authors. We offer services that span the entire professional life of a writer, from guidance on the process of selling a book to agents and publishers, to advice and contract reviews, to resources on marketing, branding and promotion. Our advocacy efforts ensure tha

t all authors have a voice within the publishing industry and on Capitol Hill, and that writing as a livelihood is protected for years to come.



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If AI can’t even be sure about AI, what are the rest of us to do? For our recommendations, and to see the full results o...
05/29/2026

If AI can’t even be sure about AI, what are the rest of us to do?

For our recommendations, and to see the full results of our AI-detector tests, please visit the link in bio 🔗

🚨🚨 MAY SUBMISSION CALLS 🚨🚨 Make sure you don’t miss an opportunity, and get these and more delivered right to your mailb...
05/25/2026

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Uploading or inputting a copyrighted work or an author’s personal information into AI systems without permission may con...
05/22/2026

Uploading or inputting a copyrighted work or an author’s personal information into AI systems without permission may constitute a violation of the author’s copyright or right of privacy, and it puts the author’s intellectual property and personal information at risk. We suggest using these model clauses for future contracts.

Imagine waiting three years to hear from your publisher. Eighteen of our Authors Guild members lived this nightmare when...
05/19/2026

Imagine waiting three years to hear from your publisher. Eighteen of our Authors Guild members lived this nightmare when TouchPoint Press suddenly ghosted them, leaving them with unanswered emails, missing royalties and mystery publication dates. So we took them to court.

On April 1, we won a default judgment. The authors have their rights back. The court entered findings of fraud and intentional misrepresentation on the record.

For the writers who spent years in limbo, unable to move forward with their work, and to all the rest of our members—we are fighting for you.

We’ve gotten a ton of questions from our authors about AI, so we went looking for answers—in existing legal frameworks, ...
05/14/2026

We’ve gotten a ton of questions from our authors about AI, so we went looking for answers—in existing legal frameworks, Copyright Office guidance, and deliberations with our Council of working authors and feedback from members.

AI technology and its legal complications are still relatively new, and the landscape is shifting, sometimes quickly, often slowly, with many cases still pending, including our own. We’ll continue updating these best practices as things shift. 

The Authors Guild is not actively encouraging or discouraging AI use, but we do believe writers should be informed about the complexities, risks, and questions that come with it.

The best day to start any book is today
05/12/2026

The best day to start any book is today

Get your proposals for in by June 1! As we get ready for Chicago, we are still thinking about the last amazing convers...
05/11/2026

Get your proposals for in by June 1!

As we get ready for Chicago, we are still thinking about the last amazing conversation we hosted in Baltimore with Laura Lippman, Sujata Massey, and Angie Kim, where they discussed the importance of community and peer support among writers.

Looking forward to gathering in Chicago with everyone next year 🫶

From page to stage: When Kelly Starling Lyons wrote her children’s book, “Tiara’s Hat Parade,” she had no idea it would ...
05/10/2026

From page to stage: When Kelly Starling Lyons wrote her children’s book, “Tiara’s Hat Parade,” she had no idea it would eventually turn into a theatrical production on a multi-city tour. On Tuesday, she’ll share everything you need to know about creative control, working with creative experts in other fields, and what to expect from the experience of watching your work on stage.

This webinar is free but you do need to register! Please join us at https://authorsguild.org/event/page-to-stage-tiaras-hat-parade/

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