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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Ghostwriting can be a sustainable income stream for authors and freelance writers—if you know how to get started. We’re ...
06/18/2026

Ghostwriting can be a sustainable income stream for authors and freelance writers—if you know how to get started. We’re thrilled to host Kelsey Shipman for a session on how ghostwriting works in the book world—including how to find your first clients, assess whether ghostwriting fits your skills and temperament, and build the boundaries necessary for successful long-term collaborations.

As always, this event is free but you must register in advance via our website. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Authors Guild authors and staff recently spent two days on Capitol Hill, meeting with 12 lawmakers in both chambers and ...
06/17/2026

Authors Guild authors and staff recently spent two days on Capitol Hill, meeting with 12 lawmakers in both chambers and both parties, to make the case that AI companies cannot keep training on writers’ work without consent, disclosure, or compensation. Swipe through for more on our trip and what we’re fighting for 💪

Many successful authors have a tax strategy: they employ themselves through their own company, funneling royalties throu...
06/09/2026

Many successful authors have a tax strategy: they employ themselves through their own company, funneling royalties through a corporate entity to reduce what they owe. 

But that strategy comes with a copyright risk authors need to know about. Tom Clancy’s estate found out the hard way in court.

If you have a loan-out company, or are thinking about setting one up, read our guide before you sign anything.

https://authorsguild.org/resource/loan-out-companies-and-copyright-termination-what-authors-need-to-know/

I just know a meandering river and a thick paperback would heal me
06/09/2026

I just know a meandering river and a thick paperback would heal me

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06/05/2026

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These emails may contain real copyright registration identifiers, which makes them appear legitimate—but they are not. H...
06/04/2026

These emails may contain real copyright registration identifiers, which makes them appear legitimate—but they are not. Here’s how to protect yourself.

We’re thrilled to announce that FBI Agent John Gill will be joining us along with Authors Guild general counsel Cheryl D...
06/02/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that FBI Agent John Gill will be joining us along with Authors Guild general counsel Cheryl Davis for a frank discussion on protecting against scams.

After the discussion, we will also take audience Q&A. As always, the event is free but you must register to attend. Link in bio 🔗

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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