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International Authors Forum
International advocacy and practical resources covering authors' rights, contracts, copyright and fair treatment.
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These organisations and reference sites are useful regardless of where you live. They cover writing craft, publishing, professional practice, rights and avoiding common publishing scams.
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Writer Beware
Independent warnings and research about publishing scams, questionable agents, vanity operations and predatory services.
Publishing · Rights & Contracts
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Purdue OWL
Free writing guidance covering grammar, style, research, citation and academic writing from Purdue University.
Writing Craft
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Jane Friedman
Practical articles and resources on publishing, author careers, book proposals, traditional publishing and self-publishing.
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Poets & Writers
Opportunities, literary magazines, grants, competitions, agents and professional information for writers.
Authors · Publishing
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Helping Writers Become Authors
Detailed craft guidance on story structure, character arcs, plotting, outlining and revision.
Writing Craft · Authors
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Alliance of Independent Authors
A global membership organisation for independent authors, with guidance, watchdog services, contract help and publishing resources.
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Build an author mailing list, send newsletters and automate reader communication as your audience grows.
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Create newsletters, landing pages, sign-up forms and email automations for readers and author communities.
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Publish and distribute ebooks, print books and audiobooks through an international publishing platform.
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Writers Guild of Canada
Professional information, agreements, advocacy and development resources for Canadian screenwriters.
Screenwriting · Rights & Contracts
Independent resource Canada
Playwrights Guild of Canada
Professional support, contracts, opportunities and resources for Canadian playwrights.
Stage & Playwriting · Rights & Contracts
Independent resource Canada
The Writers' Union of Canada
Professional development, contract guidance, advocacy and resources for Canadian book authors.
Authors · Publishing · Rights & Contracts
Independent resource Canada
Canadian Authors Association
Community, education, events and professional resources for aspiring, emerging and established Canadian writers.
Authors · Writing Craft · Publishing
Independent resource United States
Writers Guild of America West
Industry agreements, credits, career information and professional resources for writers working in film, television and new media.
Screenwriting · Rights & Contracts
Independent resource United States
Writers Guild of America East
Professional representation and resources for screen, television, digital, broadcast and other media writers.
Screenwriting · Rights & Contracts
Independent resource United States
Dramatists Guild of America
Business, contract and professional resources for playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists.
Stage & Playwriting · Rights & Contracts
Independent resource United States
The Authors Guild
Legal, contract, copyright, publishing and professional guidance for authors in the United States.
Authors · Publishing · Rights & Contracts
Independent resource United Kingdom
Writers' Guild of Great Britain
Professional support covering books, theatre, film, television, audio, comedy, animation, poetry and videogames.
Authors · Screenwriting · Stage & Playwriting · Rights & Contracts
Independent resource United Kingdom
The Society of Authors
Contracts, professional advice, grants, campaigns and resources for authors, illustrators and translators.
Authors · Publishing · Rights & Contracts
Independent resource Australia
Australian Writers' Guild
Professional representation and resources for Australian screen, stage, audio and interactive writers.
Screenwriting · Stage & Playwriting · Rights & Contracts
Independent resource Australia
Australian Society of Authors
Professional advice, contract resources, rates, mentorships and advocacy for Australian authors.
Authors · Publishing · Rights & Contracts
Independent resource New Zealand
New Zealand Writers Guild
Contracts, copyright, rates, script registration and professional resources for New Zealand screenwriters.
Screenwriting · Rights & Contracts
Independent resource New Zealand
New Zealand Society of Authors
Professional development, advocacy, awards, mentoring and resources for writers across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Authors · Publishing · Rights & Contracts
Independent resource Europe
European Writers' Council
European-level advocacy for professional writers and translators, with a strong focus on copyright and authors' rights.
Authors · Rights & Contracts
Independent resource Europe
Federation of Screenwriters in Europe
The European voice for screenwriters, representing national guilds and associations across the continent.
Screenwriting · Rights & Contracts
Independent resource Ireland
Writers Guild of Ireland
Professional representation and resources for writers working in Irish film, television, theatre and related media.
Screenwriting · Stage & Playwriting · Rights & Contracts
Independent resource Ireland
Irish Writers Centre
Courses, mentoring, opportunities, events and practical resources for writers at every stage of their careers.
Authors · Writing Craft · Publishing
Independent resource South Africa
Writers Guild of South Africa
Support, contracts, copyright resources and professional development for South African screen, stage and performance writers.
Screenwriting · Stage & Playwriting · Rights & Contracts
Independent resource India
Screenwriters Association India
Membership, script registration, contract resources, dispute support and professional services for screenwriters and lyricists in India.
Screenwriting · Rights & Contracts
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