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.



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The Authors Guild

The Authors Guild's headquarters in New York, United States

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This department handles all legal matters, providing advice and support to ensure compliance and manage legal risks.

Legal Department

This department manages the engagement and outreach efforts through local ambassadors to promote organizational objectives.

Ambassador Program

This department focuses on producing written materials for various platforms and audiences.

Content Creation

This department is responsible for creating, managing, and optimizing digital content to enhance online presence and engagement.

Digital Content

This department manages member relations and ensures professional engagement.

Membership Services

This department oversees the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization's operations.

The Authors Guild

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Legal Department

Ambassador Program

Content Creation

Digital Content

Membership Services

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The Authors Guild

Org chart

Teams

Legal Department

Ambassador Program

Content Creation

Digital Content

Membership Services

Operations Management

Offices

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