The Authors Guild

The Authors Guild exists to support working writers. Learn what we're doing about AI: authorsguild.org/advocacy/artif… Join us to stop book banning: authorsguild.org/resource/stop-… See all our advocacy work: authorsguild.org/advocacy/

"As many authors soon discover, not all awards are created equal—and some of the most important truths about the award world are the ones authors learn too late." Author Sandra Schnakenburg on the ins and outs of book awards. writersdigest.com/what-i-didnt-k…

"What I think those who have hypergraphia share is a prioritization of the process over the product, of the experience of writing as much as its conclusion." Ed Simon dives into the habits (and commonalities) of hyperproductive authors. lithub.com/hypergraphia-o…

We have the right to know how, where & when our works are used - we need the AI Copyright Transparency Act NOW! Sign the petition in SUPPORT of #AB412 bit.ly/46hu5E4 This bill increases transparency around the use of copyrighted materials to train GenAI models. It…

"Don’t let the job define you. Don’t let the employer define you. People are switching up jobs all the time in media, and things will be a little unstable all the time." thecreativeindependent.com/people/writer-…

The latest roundup of book censorship news courtesy of Book Riot. bookriot.com/running-for-of…

CLMP is offering a new series on exploring AI and its impact, ethics, and more on independent publishers. clmp.org/news/ai-101-un…

“I truly felt like someone backed up a truck to my imagination and stole everything that I’ve created.” The Authors Guild asked David Baldacci to stand before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee, and he delivered a powerful testimony. Read about it! authorsguild.org/news/david-bal…

"Complete a short, constructive task that gives you a little burst of satisfaction and competence—like unloading the dishwasher or watering your plants. " Author Paula Rizzo offers tips on using self-care in your writing routine. writersdigest.com/media-savvy-au…

"What could be a better goal than trying to create an experience—at least for some readers—of guaranteed pleasure?" Author Kathy Wang on the pleasures of rereading. lithub.com/even-better-th…

Heavy Feather Review's Where to Submit resource (updated for July 2025) is invaluable and full of presses, journals, and sites open for submissions. heavyfeatherreview.org/calls/

My ⁦@AuthorsGuild⁩ event in September in Lenox MA authorsguild.org/event/wit-2025…

"I think most creatives are scared of not having enough time to make art, but I’m more scared of not having enough life to make new art." Author Court Stevens on how to balance life and writing. writersdigest.com/3-secrets-of-b…

"The exigency is: work or die. Do the work. The work itself asks and answers the questions necessary to its existence. Dig in and find out what’s what. Shut everything else out. Let the work speak through you." thecreativeindependent.com/people/musicia…

Places for you genre rebels to send your writing: chillsubs.com/lists/half-mys… Curated by the editors of @halfmysticpress 🖤

📢 The Games issue of Graywolf Lab will be open for submissions July 7 to July 28 (or until we receive 300 submissions). Thank you for playing! Guidelines: graywolflab.org/2023/09/25/sub…

Authors Guild Happy Hour at Elaine's. @AuthorsGuild

"Author tours used to be something we had to push for, but now publishers often don’t think they make a difference. I think that’s insane. Touring is what gave me my career. You can’t replicate that online." thecreativeindependent.com/people/author-…

"We are not merely researching and writing the matter of our books here. We are researching and writing the matter of our lives. That is why we can and perhaps even should resist the capitalist imperative to rush." lithub.com/the-agonies-an…

Check out the Freedom to Read Teen Advocacy Toolkit from Brooklyn Public Library, and the latest roundup of book censorship news courtesy of Book Riot. bookriot.com/freedom-to-rea…

"You never know who will champion your story, even from within." writersdigest.com/how-i-hacked-m…