The Authors Guild
@authorsguild.org
Founded in 1912, the Authors Guild is the oldest and largest professional writers' organization in the United States. We advocate for the legal rights of authors by supporting fair publishing and freelance writing contracts, copyright protection and free speech. We also provide working writers with an inclusive community that values and celebrates the author’s craft and fights for a livable wage. Guild members include published writers of fiction, creative nonfiction, general nonfiction, scholarly works, poetry, and journalism pieces—traditionally and independently published—as well as literary agents and representatives of writers’ estates. While we welcome and support professional writers at all stages of their careers, the Guild has long received high level of support and participation from award-winning literary writers and best-selling authors, including Richard Russo, Doug Preston, Amy Bloom, Erica Jong, Oscar Cásares, Mary Pope Osborne, Tayari Jones, Nora Roberts, Roxana Robinson, Scott Turow, Julia Glass, TJ Styles, Sigrid Nunez, Lore Segal and James Gleick to name just a few. Our guiding principles: Compensation ☛ Authors should not be required to write or speak for free. Writers, like all professionals, should receive fair payment for their work. Ownership ☛ Authors should be able to retain ownership of their copyrights and to recover those rights if a publisher is unwilling or unable to exploit them. Distribution ☛ Authors should have the right to choose how and by whom their works are copied, distributed, or otherwise made available to the public. Attribution ☛ Authors should receive proper credit and attribution for their work.
The Authors Guild's Company Logos
The Authors Guild's Brand Colors
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#A7A9AC
Aluminium
167, 169, 172
216, 3, 66
3, 2, 0, 33
#9DD3DC
Aqua Island
157, 211, 220
189, 47, 74
29, 4, 0, 14
#264653
Blue Dianne
38, 70, 83
197, 37, 24
54, 16, 0, 67
About The Authors Guild
The Authors Guild, with over 13,000 members, is the oldest and largest professional organization for published writers in the United States. As the collective voice of American authors, their mission is to support working writers and advocate for their rights. They believe that free speech, freedom of expression, and copyright protection are vital for a healthy literary culture.
The Guild fights for fair contracts and a living wage, ensuring that writers can earn a sustainable income from their work. They foster a sense of community among writers at all stages of their careers, providing opportunities for support and learning. In addition, the Authors Guild offers a range of valuable services to their members, including legal assistance, web services for managing online presence, insurance coverage and discounts, access to a writers' community, regional chapters, educational events, and more.
Through their educational and charitable arm, the Authors Guild Foundation, they provide free programming to educate writers about the business of writing and organize events that celebrate and emphasize the importance of a diverse American literary culture. Join the Authors Guild today to gain access to these valuable resources and become part of a thriving and supportive community
Company type
Nonprofit
Year founded
1912
Company size
11-50 employees
