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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · Nov 13
The Authors Guild exists to support working writers.

Learn what we're doing about AI:
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Advocacy - The Authors Guild
Pillars of Our Mission Learn where we stand on core issues affecting writers. Copyright We are dedicated to preserving effective copyright protection so authors can make a living writing. Learn More F...
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Jim_Writes @jpwwrites.bsky.social · 7h
Salutes Cheryl, Esq @virgobrain.bsky.social

Literary scams are nothing new but a recent rise in sophisticated AI-powered schemes targeting authors is … don’t miss our webinar this afternoon at 2 PM!! We’re covering the latest red flags

Register here authorsguild.org/event/helpin...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 8h
Authors!! Let’s talk ANTHROPIC SETTLEMENT. We’re holding a virtual meeting this THURSDAY at 6 PM to go over everything you need to know about the Anthropic settlement, determining eligibility and filing claims. It’s free to attend but please register here: authorsguild.org/event/anthro...
Anthropic Settlement: What Authors Should Know - The Authors Guild
Copyright holders recently secured preliminary approval of a $1.5 billion class settlement in the Bartz v. Anthropic case, in which authors Andrea Bartz, Kirk Johnson, and Charles Graeber led a class-...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 8h
🚩🚩🚩Literary scams are nothing new but a recent rise in sophisticated AI-powered schemes targeting authors is… don’t miss our webinar this afternoon at 2 PM!! We’re covering the latest red flags and giving tips and tricks to protect yourself. Register here authorsguild.org/event/helpin...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 1d
That’s a wrap on Banned Books Week but theres still so much more you can do to protect books and libraries in the next election: bookriot.com/library-elec...
Be an Informed Pro-Library, Pro-Literary Voter Now: Book Censorship News, October 10, 2025
Elections in several states will be coming up throughout the months of October and November. Here's how to be a pro-library voter.
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Fiction Collective Two @fictioncollective2.bsky.social · 1d
CLOSING IN THE NOT TOO DISTANT FUTURE~ Don't miss your chance to submit to our annual contests. The Ronald Sukenick Contest is judged by @alvinlu.bsky.social and awards $3,000; the Catherine Doctorow Prize is judged by Kazim Ali and awards $15,000 ⭐️

Learn more: fc2.org/prizes/
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 1d
🚩🚩🚩 It sounds like the plot of a thriller, but clever scams targeting writers are on the rise. We’re here to explain how it’s happening—and how you can stay safe.

We’re also taking questions, which you can submit by preregistering for the event here: authorsguild.org/event/helpin...
Helping Authors Detect Cyber Scams - The Authors Guild
Scams targeting authors have exploded as criminals and disreputable companies seek to exploit the emotions and aspirations of writers. With AI capabilities making the scams smarter and more personaliz...
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 4d
🚨🚨 OCTOBER 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! Happy submitting!

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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 5d
Congratulations to Stephen King, who just this week was named the most-banned author in American schools 🙃
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 6d
A freelancer of 20 years on what it takes to survive and occasionally even thrive in the new media landscape

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How Do Freelancers Survive Today? An Interview with a 20-Year Veteran | Jane Friedman
The landscape is very different today: publications have folded, arts coverage has dried up, and most opinion writing is on Substack.
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 6d
Unique IDs? Claimant types? Beneficial owners? You had questions and we’ve got answers! It’s your step-by-step guide to filing an Anthropic claim ✅

We’re covering everything you need to know and more: authorsguild.org/advocacy/art...
What Authors Need to Know About the $1.5 Billion Anthropic Settlement
What You’ll Need: Important Deadline: All claims must be submitted by March 23, 2026. Step 1: Check Eligibility. Start at the main settlement website. Before filing a claim, you must confirm your book...
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Lit Hub @literaryhub.bsky.social · 7d
Today, the National Book Foundation announced the finalists in Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature for the 2025 National Book Awards.
Here are the 2025 National Book Awards finalists.
Today, the National Book Foundation announced the finalists in all five categories—Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature—for the 2025 National Book Award…
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 8d
It's that time of year again... is there anything spookier than impediments to free and open access to information? We think not!!

Make sure you follow along with us this Banned Books Week—we'll be sharing all the resources, updates and cool events they don't want you to know about.
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 10d
Washington DC! We’ve got a special screening of the award-winning documentary Banned Together, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Allyson Rice and research scholar Dr. Dorri C. Scott this MONDAY!!

Tickets are free but please RSVP HERE: bit.ly/4prsXVv
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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 10d
FYI - @authorsguild.org has an upcoming webinar for authors & illustrators. "Anthropic Settlement: What Authors Should Know" looks very worthwhile for those whose books were involved. authorsguild.org/event/anthro...
Anthropic Settlement: What Authors Should Know - The Authors Guild
Copyright holders recently secured preliminary approval of a $1.5 billion class settlement in the Bartz v. Anthropic case, in which authors Andrea Bartz, Kirk Johnson, and Charles Graeber led a class-...
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Chris Bohjalian @chrisbohjalian.bsky.social · 12d
Yes, 19. That is how many of my books Anthropic used to train its AI model. Thank you, Authors Guild, for publishing the complete list on their brand new settlement page. #ai @doubledaybooks.bsky.social @authorsguild.org
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 12d
Most authors won't have the unique ID just yet. It will take some time to receive the documents. This doesn't prevent authors from getting started and filing a claim. Just choose the option that states you don't have a claim. You will be able to move forward.
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 12d
Authors: You can now search the official Works List to confirm whether your books are part of the class and FILE your Claim Form to receive compensation.

Learn how: authorsguild.org/news/anthrop...
Is Your Book in the Anthropic Settlement Class? Find Out and File a Claim - The Authors Guild
The court granted preliminary approval of the settlement in Bartz v. Anthropic on September 25, 2025, and you can now search the official Works List to confirm whether your books are part of the class...
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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · 16d
They tried to silence these stories, but they live on. Banned Books Week is almost here! Join us October 5-11 to celebrate the freedom to read and discover books that sparked debate and change. Stay tuned for events and reading lists! #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead #aasl https://bit.ly/3XXdrFi
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 13d
"If an expert tells you they have the right way to write a book—regardless of the genre or topic—only take their advice if it feels right to you."

Author Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming with some tips on drawing on inspiration that helps make your writing unique.

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Ditch the Rules—5 Tips for Writing What Inspires You
Award-winning author Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming shares five tips for writing what inspires you and makes your writing unique.
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ilovelibraries.bsky.social @ilovelibraries.bsky.social · 14d
Beloved librarian @mychal3ts.bsky.social will take the helm as host of the reboot of 'Reading Rainbow' when it returns this Saturday, October 4! 🤩🌈

Read more: https://bit.ly/3WelbAT
Photo of librarian Mychal Threets squatting and holding up the American Sign Language for "I Love You." Text on photo reads "Beloved librarian Mychal Threets to host reboot of 'Reading Rainbow'" I Love Libraries and American Library Association logos.
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Banned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · 14d
Are you hosting a Banned Books week event or display? Don't forget to add it to our free event calendar! bannedbooksweek.org/events/
Banned Books Week Event Calendar. Add an event or find one near you! BannedBooksWeek.org/events Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights. Banned Books Week, October 5-11, 2025
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 16d
#BannedBooksWeek is October 5-11. Download and share our free graphics to help spread the word about the harms of censorship.
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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 14d
"The time we devote to others in person has shrunk, almost without our noticing. A festival interrupts that trend."

Bookseller Javier Garcia del Moral on the importance of in-person festivals and events.

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Why Literary Festivals Still Matter
What does a punk drummer have to do with a scholar of caste in India, or a border reporter who has walked for years with coyotes? At first glance, almost nothing. But their work, their testimonies,…
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Author - Maria Levato @islands-of-rune.com · 14d
Join us this #bannedbooksweek for a screening of Banned Together. Hosted by the D.C. chapter of @authorsguild.org / @lizaachilles.bsky.social , this screening will be followed by interviews with the filmmakers. #dmv #dc #washingtondc #resist #freespeech
D.C. Chapter of the Authors Guild hosts a screening of Banned Together, a documentary on Banned Book, followed by an interview with the filmmakers. Monday, Oct. 6 at 7pm Landmark's Bethesda Row Cinema 7235 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD
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Washington Independent Review of Books @wirobooks.bsky.social · 15d
Protect freedom of speech during Banned Books Week! www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/features/a-m... @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social @authorsguild.org @bannedtogetherdoc.bsky.social @lizaachilles.bsky.social #booksky
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