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.
The Authors Guild is fighting to protect the future of the writing profession in the age of AI.
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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.
We are dedicated to preserving effective copyright protection so authors can make a living writing.
We oppose all forms of censorship and support legislation protecting freedom of expression.
New AI technologies necessitate legal and policy interventions that balance development of useful AI tools with protection of human authorship.
Book banning obstructs the right to read and publish freely and makes it harder for professional writers to earn a living.
AG Chapter Events
Washington, D.C., Chapter: NYT Bestselling Author JD Barker @ Elaine's
August 15, 2026
Denver Chapter: In-Person Social & Book Swap
August 19, 2026
AG Literary Events
Pascal Hall Authors Series: Hernan Diaz in conversation with Isaac Fitzgerald
August 20, 2026
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Authors Guild Celebrates Massachusetts Freedom to Read Law
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Court Grants Final Approval of $1.5 Billion Anthropic Copyright Settlement
July 21, 2026
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July 16, 2026
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