Newsletter: Shocking Details on NEH Terminations, Anna’s Archive, and More

The Authors Guild has filed a brief detailing DOGE’s role in unlawful NEH terminations and has applauded publishers’ lawsuit against pirate site Anna’s Archive, which hosts millions of books and papers in violation of copyright laws. The Guild is also promoting a recording about promoting books without social media featuring author brand expert Andréa Guevara. Albert Whitman & Company is undergoing a Plan of Reorganization as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which uses future projected disposable income to pay a portion of the unsecured debt to creditors. Human Authored certification is now open to every author with a book published in the United States and is free for Guild members.

  • Authors Guild regional chapters serve to connect authors on the local level, hosting informal meetups and informative panels both in person and online.
  • Anna’s Archive is a massive source of piracy, hosting some 60 million books and 95 million papers, all in brazen violation of copyright laws around the world.
  • Human Authored is now open to every author with a book published in the United States.
📚 BookAddict’s Take: If you’re an author with concerns about copyright infringement or interested in connecting with other authors locally, the Authors Guild’s initiatives and regional chapters could be valuable resources.

Source: Authors Guild (newsletter)  | 
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