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Organizations
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Authors Guild 
 This professional organization of published writers has worked since 1919 "on behalf of its members to lobby for free speech, copyrights and other issues of concern to authors." The site includes a description of advocacy efforts, negotiation tips for nine typical contract clauses (such as grant of rights and royalties), information about electronic publication rights, and links to member Web sites. Searchable. Some materials only available to members. http://www.authorsguild.org Topics: Communications, English Language, Literature & Books, Writing Last updated May 4, 2005 National Writers Union
The trade union for freelance writers, writing for U.S. markets, maintains an impressive site including the latest news regarding writers' salaries, contracts and related legal issues, the Publications Rights Clearinghouse (PRC) , information for writers divided by type of writing, a Job Hotline, the American Writer magazine, a large section on the Tasini vs NY Times case, and an annotated directory of online resources for writers. http://www.nwu.org/ Topics: Communications, English Language, Labor, Literature & Books, Writing Last updated Jul 11, 2002 Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. (SFWA)
The Web site for this organization of "over 1200 sf and fantasy writers, artists, editors, and allied professionals" includes links to member authors' Web sites, full-text online fiction, and calendars of public appearances. There is information about the organization's Nebula and other awards and articles about the craft of writing, electronic piracy, publishing and other scams aimed at writers, and ergonomic problems affecting writers. http://www.sfwa.org/ Topics: Communications, English Language, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Medical Treatments & Devices, Writing Last updated Jun 23, 2003 Writers Guild of America
Resources for the general public, screenwriters, and for members of the Guild writing in film, radio, television, and now in interactive media. Features include: The Craft of Screenwriting; Tools of the (writing) Trade; and Interactive Writing - how it's done. http://www.wga.org/ Topics: Communications, English Language, Film, Movies, & Video, Literature & Books, Writing Last updated Jul 11, 2002 |
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