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Advocacy - The Authors Guild
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“Take away our ability to speak, and we can still think, reason, form beliefs, fall in love, and move about the world; our range of what we can experience and think about remains vast.
But take away language from a large language model, and you are left with literally nothing at all.”
But take away language from a large language model, and you are left with literally nothing at all.”
www.theverge.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
“Take away our ability to speak, and we can still think, reason, form beliefs, fall in love, and move about the world; our range of what we can experience and think about remains vast.
But take away language from a large language model, and you are left with literally nothing at all.”
But take away language from a large language model, and you are left with literally nothing at all.”
“Even though I would not yet be able to apply it to my own practice, I learned that students produced their strongest work while working within constraints.”
Constraint Is What a Creative Needs
Author Anna Rollins weighs constraint against total freedom for writers and other creatives and makes a case for constraint.
www.writersdigest.com
December 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
“Even though I would not yet be able to apply it to my own practice, I learned that students produced their strongest work while working within constraints.”
This year’s FISH List is live. Unlike traditional rankings, the FISH List champions independent publications. It’s a nifty resource for authors and readers alike 📝
FISH List
Short stories hand-picked from authors around the world. Submissions accepted. Humour, crime, sci-fi, fantasy, horror and everyday life.
www.fictionontheweb.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 10:51 PM
This year’s FISH List is live. Unlike traditional rankings, the FISH List champions independent publications. It’s a nifty resource for authors and readers alike 📝
The New York Times condenses 250 years of Jane Austen into 25 things:
Revisiting Jane Austen's Cultural Impact for Her 250th Birthday
To capture the writer’s brief life and enormous impact, we assembled a sampling of the wealth, wonder and weirdness she has brought to our lives.
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The New York Times condenses 250 years of Jane Austen into 25 things:
Today we celebrate Jane Austen, who was born 250 years ago on this day. Some things live forever—including her good and correct opinions on reading 📚
December 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Today we celebrate Jane Austen, who was born 250 years ago on this day. Some things live forever—including her good and correct opinions on reading 📚
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December 14, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Give the gift of stories this season. Your support helps the Authors Guild Foundation protect authors’ voices and the stories that inspire, challenge, and connect readers everywhere.
December 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Give the gift of stories this season. Your support helps the Authors Guild Foundation protect authors’ voices and the stories that inspire, challenge, and connect readers everywhere.
“As prices for streaming subscriptions continue to soar and finding movies to watch, new and old, is becoming harder as the number of streaming services continues to grow, people are turning to the unexpected last stronghold of physical media: the public library.”
The Last Video Rental Store Is Your Public Library
Audio-visual librarians are quietly amassing large physical media collections amid the IP disputes threatening select availability.
www.404media.co
December 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
“As prices for streaming subscriptions continue to soar and finding movies to watch, new and old, is becoming harder as the number of streaming services continues to grow, people are turning to the unexpected last stronghold of physical media: the public library.”
Authors, make sure to bookmark this because even if it’s not relevant to you today, it will be one day!
December 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Authors, make sure to bookmark this because even if it’s not relevant to you today, it will be one day!
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Authors eligible to participate in the Anthropic settlement should be receiving email or paper notices in the coming weeks from the settlement administrator. The @authorsguild.org offers instructions on what to do next authorsguild.org/news/anthrop...
Anthropic Settlement Notice Update for Authors - The Authors Guild
All class action members should now be receiving email or paper notices with instructions to submit a claim form. Each notice includes your Unique ID, which you will need when completing the claim fo...
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December 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Authors eligible to participate in the Anthropic settlement should be receiving email or paper notices in the coming weeks from the settlement administrator. The @authorsguild.org offers instructions on what to do next authorsguild.org/news/anthrop...
We’re excited to announce the return of our long-running series, “From Manuscript to Marketplace,” featuring debut novelist Eshani Surya, agent Dana Murphy and editor Roxane Gay!
December 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
We’re excited to announce the return of our long-running series, “From Manuscript to Marketplace,” featuring debut novelist Eshani Surya, agent Dana Murphy and editor Roxane Gay!
It’s the final chapter for Baker & Taylor, the nation’s largest distributor of books to public and academic libraries.
Here’s what this means for authors—and their readers.
Here’s what this means for authors—and their readers.
December 5, 2025 at 12:24 AM
It’s the final chapter for Baker & Taylor, the nation’s largest distributor of books to public and academic libraries.
Here’s what this means for authors—and their readers.
Here’s what this means for authors—and their readers.
This webinar is this afternoon, and if you’ve published even one book you’re not going to want to miss it
Register here:
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Getting Your Rights Back: Rights Reversions & Grant Terminations - The Authors Guild
Authors can give backlist titles a second life by finding a new publisher or self-publishing a new edition—but first, you need to secure a reversion of rights. This can be triggered by the “out of pri...
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December 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
This webinar is this afternoon, and if you’ve published even one book you’re not going to want to miss it
Register here:
Register here:
The Anthropic class action notices have started going out. Here’s everything you need to know: authorsguild.org/news/anthrop...
December 3, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The Anthropic class action notices have started going out. Here’s everything you need to know: authorsguild.org/news/anthrop...
“At stake: Billions of dollars and, potentially, OpenAI’s defense in the case.“
OpenAI Loses Key Discovery Battle as It Cedes Ground to Authors in AI Lawsuits
The issue has been a major battleground in discovery. OpenAI could be on the hook for hundreds of millions, if not billions, of dollars if it was aware it was infringing on copyrighted material.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
“At stake: Billions of dollars and, potentially, OpenAI’s defense in the case.“
We've got one weird trick to giving your book a second life... and we're sharing it for free! Join our webinar tomorrow for news you can actually use from the Authors Guild legal team.
December 3, 2025 at 6:29 PM
We've got one weird trick to giving your book a second life... and we're sharing it for free! Join our webinar tomorrow for news you can actually use from the Authors Guild legal team.
If you’re confused about the Anthropic lawsuit, we’ve got an FAQ that might help:
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What Authors Need to Know About the $1.5 Billion Anthropic Settlement
Updated October 6, 2025 Read our full breakdown of the settlement here. Please check www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com frequently for additional information and updates. FAQs
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December 2, 2025 at 10:04 PM
If you’re confused about the Anthropic lawsuit, we’ve got an FAQ that might help:
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authorsguild.org/advocacy/art...
Happy December, authors! This month, we’re having a in-depth conversation about George Orwell’s 1984 as part of our Banned Book Club. With books like this under attack around the nation, there’s never been a better time to join this urgent discussion on Fable.
December 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Happy December, authors! This month, we’re having a in-depth conversation about George Orwell’s 1984 as part of our Banned Book Club. With books like this under attack around the nation, there’s never been a better time to join this urgent discussion on Fable.
“The evolution of the algorithms for recommended content on social media means that all artists are more likely than ever to be confronted with unsolicited criticisms of their work. What matters now is how an artist can manage it”
How Normal Is A Celebrity Allowed To Be? | Defector
Elyse Myers is famous for being normal—32-year-old brunette, married with two kids, lives in Nebraska kind of normal. Her press often refers to her as “The Internet’s Best Friend.” In her four years i...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
“The evolution of the algorithms for recommended content on social media means that all artists are more likely than ever to be confronted with unsolicited criticisms of their work. What matters now is how an artist can manage it”
Want to avoid AI writing? Turns out Wikipedia has the answer
The best guide to spotting AI writing comes from Wikipedia | TechCrunch
Wikipedia's guide to “Signs of AI writing” is a great resource for learning to spot LLM-generated prose.
techcrunch.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Want to avoid AI writing? Turns out Wikipedia has the answer
Debut author Rona Wang landed an agent with one manuscript but ended up publishing a different one entirely. From Writer’s Digest, one author’s unconventional journey to publication: www.writersdigest.com/querying-wit...
Querying With One Manuscript, Going on Submission With Another
Debut author Rona Wang reveals how she landed an agent with one query and manuscript, but then ultimately published a different one.
www.writersdigest.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Debut author Rona Wang landed an agent with one manuscript but ended up publishing a different one entirely. From Writer’s Digest, one author’s unconventional journey to publication: www.writersdigest.com/querying-wit...
Anti-book ban/right to read legislation is coming up in at least three states this year:
Massachusetts, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania. Book Riot has a great explainer on what they are, why they matter, and how you can get involved in their passage.
Massachusetts, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania. Book Riot has a great explainer on what they are, why they matter, and how you can get involved in their passage.
What To Know & How to Help Pass Three State-Level Anti-Book Ban Bills for 2026: Book Censorship News, November 21, 2025
Three states have anti-book ban bills on deck for 2026. Here's what they are, why they matter, and how you can get involved in their passage.
bookriot.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Anti-book ban/right to read legislation is coming up in at least three states this year:
Massachusetts, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania. Book Riot has a great explainer on what they are, why they matter, and how you can get involved in their passage.
Massachusetts, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania. Book Riot has a great explainer on what they are, why they matter, and how you can get involved in their passage.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Fall of Freedom is an urgent call to the arts community to unite in defiance of authoritarian forces sweeping the nation—an open invitation to artists, creators, and communities to celebrate the experiences, cultures, and identities that shape the fabric of our nation.
November 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Fall of Freedom is an urgent call to the arts community to unite in defiance of authoritarian forces sweeping the nation—an open invitation to artists, creators, and communities to celebrate the experiences, cultures, and identities that shape the fabric of our nation.
Romantasy improving the sex lives of readers is the best possible argument for library funding.
Sex Had Become a Chore. Then They Started Reading Romantasy.
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Romantasy improving the sex lives of readers is the best possible argument for library funding.