Find insurance coverage and discounted services to support you and your writing business.
Supporting working writers and protecting authors' rights since 1912
The Authors Guild advocates for the rights of writers by supporting free speech, fair contracts, and copyright. We create community and fight for a living wage.
Learn About Us
Book Marketing & Publicity Resources
Promoting your work is one of the toughest parts of being an author. Authors Guild Launchpad is a resource hub for tools and strategies to help with marketing and publicity.
Browse ResourcesSupporting Our Members
Membership in the Authors Guild gives you immediate access to services that span the entire professional life of a writer, from contract reviews and legal advice to web hosting and marketing resources.
Become a Member Renew Membership
Resources
The Authors Guild offers resources to help you in every stage of your professional writing career, from comprehensive guides breaking down complex legal topics to event recordings exploring every area of the writing business.
View by:
Advocating for Authors
The Authors Guild exists to support working writers and their ability to earn a living from authorship. We work to protect free speech, honor copyright, and ensure fair compensation practices in the changing publishing landscape.
Copyright
We are dedicated to preserving effective copyright protection so authors can make a living writing.
View More
Free Speech
We oppose all forms of censorship and support legislation protecting freedom of expression.
View More
Artificial Intelligence
New AI technologies necessitate legal and policy interventions that balance development of useful AI tools with protection of human authorship.
View More
Book Banning
Book banning obstructs the right to read and publish freely and makes it harder for professional writers to earn a living.
View MoreUpcoming Events
Banned Books: How Authors & Readers Can Respond
November 5, 2026
Washington, D.C., Chapter: Author Networking at Shaw's Tavern
November 6, 2026
Bay Area Chapter: First Friday Writing Sprint
November 6, 2026
Latest
news
Australia May Legalize AI Training on Your Books. Sign a Statement Opposing It.
October 22, 2026
news
Authors Guild Celebrates Anne Carson on Receiving the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature
October 16, 2026
Promoting Community
Connect with fellow members to discuss the business of writing in our online forum, or join one of our regional chapters to meet writers in your area at in-person and virtual events.
Hire from the Marketplace
The Marketplace is a one-stop shop for finding experienced book coaches, editors, writers, and more, all of whom are members of the Authors Guild.
Learn MoreMember Spotlights
Members Community
Meet fellow members and discuss the business of writing in our online forum.
Join the Conversation