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Authors working together to ensure fair pay, protect copyright, and defend free speech.

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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 29/09/2026
Co-hosted by the Authors Guild’s own Cheryl L. Davis, vice-president and co-founder of TRU (and an Emmy-nominated TV soap writer!) Register here:
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Town Hall – Can Art Survive in the Shadow of Censorship?
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 28/09/2026
The most important and necessary financial practice for authors is to create a separation between business and personal accounts. We’re showing you how:
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How to Pay Yourself a Salary as an Author
By Erin Lowry  Authors often earn inconsistent, variable income, which can make it feel impossible to create financial stability. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Instead, authors can replicate wha...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 25/09/2026
Annie Dillard was the youngest woman to win the Pulitzer Prize, which she received in 1975 for her book Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. A longtime member of the Guild, Dillard was very engaged on our advocacy issues around authors rights. We will miss her talent and support.
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Remembering Annie Dillard, 1945–2026
The Authors Guild is saddened at the passing of longtime member Annie Dillard. She was the youngest woman to win the Pulitzer Prize, which she received in 1975 for her book Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, a ...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 22/09/2026
“Newly unsealed comments made in briefs filed by the tech giants reveal that executives knew they were illegally training their products on copyrighted books and that AI generated books would likely displace human-authored books in the market.“
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Unsealed Files Show Open AI/Microsoft Knew Copying Was Illegal and Could Hurt Authors
Newly unsealed comments made in briefs filed by Open AI and Microsoft reveal that executives knew they were illegally training their products on copyrighted books and that AI generated books would lik...
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Jim_Writes @jpwwrites.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Copyright & AI: Best Practices for Authors & Narrators Tuesday, September 22, 2026 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT Free to attend Perfect Timing @authorsguild.org . Membership has its perks.
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 21/09/2026
The Authors Guild is grateful the Court has unsealed some of the most important filings in our case against OpenAI and Microsoft. (1/7)
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Unsealed Briefs in Authors’ Case v. Microsoft/OpenAI: Top Execs Knew Their Mass Book Piracy Was Illegal And Would Put Authors Out of Work
(New York, September 21, 2026) Explosive new documents released last Thursday in Authors Guild v. OpenAI—the major book authors’ ongoing lawsuit alleging OpenAI and Microsoft illegally trained their p...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 18/09/2026
“A Statement from the Authors Guild to Publishers Regarding the Anthropic Settlement”
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 17/09/2026
ANTHROPIC SETTLEMENT UPDATE: The initial 30-day window for co-claimants to try and resolve any allocation disputes has been extended to 60 days. For more information:
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Important Information Regarding Anthropic Copyright Settlement Claim Notices
Update, September 17, 2026: The initial 30-day window for co-claimants to try and resolve any allocation disputes has been extended to 60 days. We have updated this deadline below. Update, September 1...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 16/09/2026
NEXT WEEK: A free discussion about what authors and narrators need to know about AI and copyright, what should be agreed to contractually, and what the copyright process actually protects. Register here:
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Copyright & AI: Best Practices for Authors & Narrators
How are authors and audiobook narrators navigating the AI landscape—and how might they collaborate better with each other? The Authors Guild and the National Association of Voice Actors invite you to ...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 15/09/2026
Have you logged in to check your Anthropic claim yet? If the allocations don’t look right, we’ve got an updated list of what you need to know — including how we can help and who you should contact:
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Important Information Regarding Anthropic Copyright Settlement Claim Notices
Update, September 14, 2026: The Authors Guild has gathered further information regarding the Anthropic allocation dispute process. We have updated this post with additional guidance on disputes involv...
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Carolina VonKampen 📚 Freelance Editor @carolinavonkampen.com · 04/09/2026
Free @authorsguild.org webinar: “Defamation in Fiction vs. Nonfiction" Wednesday, September 16, 2026
11:00 a.m. ET / 8:00 a.m. PT When #writing about real people—or inventing characters based on real people—an #author should consider whether someone’s portrayal could attract a lawsuit. Register:
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Defamation in Fiction vs. Nonfiction
When writing about real people—or inventing characters based on real people—an author should consider whether someone’s portrayal could attract a lawsuit. Fiction and nonfiction writers alike can…
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The Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
@authorsguild.org has published a very informative article guiding claimants through the process of reviewing these details and what to do where there are any disagreements over allocations. buff.ly/Wmxjhff
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Important Information Regarding Anthropic Copyright Settlement Claim Notices
As part of the claims reconciliation process in the Anthropic copyright class action lawsuit, the settlement administrator sent out notices this week to all claimants summarizing each of their…
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 14/09/2026
🚨🚨 SEPTEMBER SUBMISSION CALLS 🚨🚨
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 11/09/2026
The Authors Guild has filed a motion asking the court to rule that OpenAI and Microsoft infringed on the authors’ copyrights by pirating their works, copying them to train their AI, and trading the books between them as currency. Here’s everything you need to know:
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Authors Guild and Co-Plaintiffs File Motion for Summary Judgment v. OpenAI and Microsoft
On Friday, September 4, 2026, the Authors Guild and its co-plaintiffs (the class plaintiffs) filed a motion for summary judgment and supporting brief in their copyright litigation against OpenAI and M...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 10/09/2026
Here’s how you can confirm or update your claims and allocations, as well as more information on allocation discrepancies and claims involving rights reversion, educational publishers, and agents.
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Important Information Regarding Anthropic Copyright Settlement Claim Notices
As part of the claims reconciliation process in the Anthropic copyright class action lawsuit, the settlement administrator sent out notices this week to all claimants summarizing each of their claims ...
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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 06/09/2026
Guidance from the @authorsguild.org on navigating the Anthropic settlement claims portal; they also offer guidance for authors of educational works, and why authors w/ rights reversions may be seeing publisher claims authorsguild.org/news/importa...
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Important Information Regarding Anthropic Copyright Settlement Claim Notices
As part of the claims reconciliation process in the Anthropic copyright class action lawsuit, the settlement administrator sent out notices this week to all claimants summarizing each of their claims,...
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infoDOCKET @infodocket.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Association of American #Publishers (AAP) and The #Authors Guild Release New Study Analyzing the Impact of #Library E-Lending on Commercial Book Markets www.infodocket.com/2026/09/01/a... #libraries #books #publishing @americanpublish.bsky.social @authorsguild.org
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Association of American Publishers (AAP) and The Authors Guild Release New Study Analyzing the Impact of Library E-Lending on Commercial Book Markets - Library Journal infoDOCKET
From a Joint Release: Today, the Association of American Publishers (AAP) and the Authors Guild announced the release of a landmark independent study by leading economists at Secretariat Advisors, tit...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 01/09/2026
Today, Sep 1, at 2 PM ET, the @authorsguild.org will hold a webinar that discusses the auditioning process for IP writing & how the deals & financials may differ from original works. For more information and to register, click here: authorsguild.org/event/writin...
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Writing for IP: What Authors Should Know
Many authors earn lucrative income from writing for IP (intellectual property). This includes recognizable media franchises that spawn books and movies, as well as concepts that are generated in-house...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 02/09/2026
🚨🚨🚨 These scam approaches appear to come from real book clubs, reviewers, famous TV hosts, and movie producers... one writer even received emails from someone pretending to be Reese Witherspoon.
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Scam Alert: Increasingly Believable Impersonation Scams
The number, complexity, and quality of scams unfortunately continue to increase — and we ask you to please spread the word to all authors you know. The approaches appear to come from real book clubs, ...
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Audie Klotz @audieklotz.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Also lots of helpful anti-scam advice on @authorsguild.org website (Phishing has gotten so bad that people are pretending to be me—don’t click!)
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 28/08/2026
Authors Guild general counsel Cheryl Davis was just a guest on the Perfect Scam podcast talking literary scams… give it a listen here!
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Phony Publisher Promises Bestsellers
An author’s dreams are crushed by scammers posing as a publishing company.
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 27/08/2026
Hundreds of authors have reported that their publisher failed to comply with its contractual registration obligation, leaving them ineligible for the Anthropic settlement
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Survey Results Detail Publishers’ Failure to Register Authors’ Copyrights
The Authors Guild recently conducted a survey of authors to gather information about a troubling issue that came to light in the wake of the $1.5 billion Anthropic copyright class action settlement. A...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 18/08/2026
You’ll need to fall in love with your contract… it’s the only thing in this business that will never ghost you.
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The Ghostwriter's Guide to Saying No
By Kelsey Erin Shipman Ghostwriting has a reputation problem. From the outside, it looks glamorous. You meet fascinating people, earn more than you probably would writing your own book, and occasional...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 17/08/2026
Looking for something meaningful to read this summer? Check out our full America 250 list for all the books our Authors Guild members nominated—and why: authorsguild.org/news/essenti...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 14/08/2026
The Authors Guild is celebrating HUGE news out of Massachusetts, where Governor Maura Healey just signed the state’s “Freedom to Read” bill into law! Learn more about this important legislation here: authorsguild.org/news/authors...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 13/08/2026
🚨🚨 AUGUST SUBMISSION CALLS 🚨🚨
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 11/08/2026
Digital platforms—from social media to virtual book clubs and beyond—are now arguably the most important pillar of a successful launch strategy. We’re covering everything you need to know on THURSDAY. As always the event is free but you do need to register here:
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Agent Talks: How Digital Platforms Reshape Book Launches
A book launch looks different these days: while a national tour is all but unheard of, authors can connect with far greater numbers of readers online. Digital platforms—from social media to virtual bo...
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Scott Semegran @scottsemegran.com · 07/08/2026
Dear writers with questions about publishing: join a writers group or guild or league. I can't stress enough how valuable it was for me to join the @authorsguild.org or the @writersleaguetexas.bsky.social. To be able to meet other writers, commiserate with them, and ask questions about their ... 1/2
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 07/08/2026
🙋‍♀️ Guilty as charged! What’s your library origin story? We’re sharing library testimonials from our members to celebrate the ALA’s 150th anniversary. To 150 more!
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 05/08/2026
Heads up authors: www.thewordfordiversity.org/margins
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margins conference + book festival | The Word | Denver, CO
centering our souls in imagination, celebrating the reality of our industriousness
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 04/08/2026
You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers! Up this week: do authors need an LLC or S-Corp? We’re digging into it here:
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Do Authors Need an LLC or S-Corporation?
By Erin Lowry It would be wonderful if authors only needed to focus on writing and never had to worry about the practicalities of running a business. Unfortunately, that’s not the way it works.   Your...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 04/08/2026
🚨🚨 AUGUST SUBMISSION CALLS 🚨🚨
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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
For our author friends, a helpful resource on what to do if your book is challenged from @authorsguild.org authorsguild.org/resource/boo...
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Your Book Was Just Challenged. Start Here.
When your book is challenged or removed, it can feel sudden, personal, and disorienting. Many authors don’t know what to do next—or whether to speak publicly at all.  Book bans do not just affect indi...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 31/07/2026
TikTok has become so integral to book sales that roughly one in 13 books can now be tied to a viral video… but at what cost?
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Common Readers | The Point Magazine
I’ve passed enough “As Seen on TikTok” tables at otherwise cozily untrendy bookstores that I can no longer picture a solvent mass publishing industry without this app.
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 30/07/2026
What’s your favorite thing about the library? Our members are sharing their memories, thoughts and experiences this summer to celebrate the ALA’s 150th anniversary and we’d love to hear from you 💖📚
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 29/07/2026
We’re hosting Narrative Muse, a UNESCO-recognized audience intelligence platform, to learn how AI reads metadata… and how you can use that knowledge to sell more books. We hope you’ll join us! As always the event is free but you must register to attend:
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How to Improve Metadata to Sell More Books
Are your book descriptions and metadata making your book easily discoverable in the modern age? Join us for an informative session with Narrative Muse, a UNESCO-recognized audience intelligence platfo...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 27/07/2026
🚨🚨 JULY SUBMISSION CALLS 🚨🚨
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 23/07/2026
No TLDR here…
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The Secret to Getting Through Big, Dense, Difficult Books
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 22/07/2026
Want to write like Lauren Groff? You’re going to need a legal pad, a bankers box and a very open mind…
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“You Just Do Language.” Lauren Groff on Craft, Reading, and Her New Collection
For fiction authors of a certain stripe, a 2023 New York Times profile of the author Lauren Groff landed like an apple on the head. For others, it spilled like piping hot coffee across the laptop. …
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 21/07/2026
🚨🚨🚨A US District Court judge just granted final approval of the landmark $1.5 billion Anthropic copyright settlement. Here’s what this means for authors:
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Court Grants Final Approval of $1.5 Billion Anthropic Copyright Settlement
On July 20, 2026, Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted final approval of the landmark $1.5 billion class action settlement in Bartz ...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 16/07/2026
News:
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Authors Guild Files Briefs in Two First Amendment Cases
In the past month, the Authors Guild submitted amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) briefs with other organizations in two First Amendment cases against federal agencies attempting to enforce controv...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 15/07/2026
This was one of the issues the Guild had discussed with Amazon, and we are pleased to see that Amazon is allowing authors greater choice in how they price their work.
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Authors Guild Statement on Amazon KDP Raising Price Ceiling for 70 Percent Rate
The Authors Guild welcomes Amazon’s decision to extend Kindle Direct Publishing’s 70 percent ebook royalty rate to titles priced up to $12.99, up from the longstanding $9.99 ceiling. The change is eff...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 14/07/2026
Narrating your own audiobook could mean significant money—or a significant headache. We’re hosting a free webinar to help you figure it out on WEDNESDAY JULY 22. Register here:
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Narrating Your Own Audiobook
As audiobooks continue to grow in popularity, more authors are getting into narration. Learn about what goes on behind the scenes in this discussion with author and educator Torrey Maldonado, executiv...
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D. D. Syrdal @ddsyrdal.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Signed up for this webinar from @authorsguild.org Thought some of my fellow authors here might be intersted. Narrating your own audiobook. mailchi.mp/authorsguild...
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[Webinar] Narrating Your Own Audiobook
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 13/07/2026
🚨🚨 JULY SUBMISSION CALLS 🚨🚨 Make sure you don’t miss an opportunity, and get these and more delivered right to your mailbox by signing up for our newsletter!
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 09/07/2026
"Libraries are my personal superhero!" — Min Jin Lee from the stage at this year’s ALA Annual Conference
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ALA Annual Brings the Party to Chicago
The American Library Association worked and played hard for its sesquicentennial conference, held June 26–29, which drew some 14,500 attendees and such speakers as Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson and MS...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 30/06/2026
🚨🚨 JUNE SUBMISSION CALLS 🚨🚨 Make sure you don’t miss an opportunity, and get these and more delivered right to your mailbox by signing up for our newsletter!
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 26/06/2026
We’re gearing up at the Authors Guild to celebrate the ALA’s 150th anniversary, and it got us thinking about why libraries endure, and what we gain from having access to them. We’ll be sharing lots of stories, but we wanted to start out with a universal truth: “Every writer has a library story”
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 25/06/2026
This essential 50 book list, recommended by our authors, is not complete, and it isn’t meant to be. America is too large, too contradictory, too alive to be captured in any single inventory. Consider it a living document, like the country itself, still being written.
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Essential Reading for America 250 - The Authors Guild
America has always been a nation of writers: not just of laws and declarations, but of testimonies, confessions, novels, poems, dispatches, and dreams written in defiance of every force that tried to ...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 17/06/2026
Register here for our ghostwriting event on Thursday June 25 at 2 PM ET!
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Breaking Into Ghostwriting: Finding Your Lane, Your Clients, and Your Boundaries - The Authors Guild
Ghostwriting has become a viable path for professional writers, but it remains frustratingly opaque. Too often, authors and freelancers know ghostwriting exists without knowing how to break in or what...
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