Getting Started Make the most of your new Authors Guild membership. Share on Twitter (opens in a new tab) on Facebook (opens in a new tab) on Linkedin (opens in a new tab) via email Logging In You’ll need to log in to your member dashboard to take advantage of all our resources and benefits. You most likely created an online account when you first applied, but if you didn’t, or if you’ve forgotten your username and password, you can click here to get help logging in. Log In Get Login Help Educational Resources All of our articles, webinars, and audio recordings can be found in our resource library, which you can filter by topic, event series and more. Browse Resources We’ve also collected the resources specifically referenced in your welcome guide below for your convenience. Video and audio recordings are marked as such. Learning the Business Submitting Your Writing Life After the MFACold Pitching for the WebLit Magazine Submissions 101How to Submit a Book Without an AgentYour Book Is a Start Up (video) Securing an Agent Three Agents Reveal What They’re Really Looking for from AuthorsChoosing a Literary AgentAn Author’s Guide to Agency AgreementsAgents & Agency: Building a Writing Career (video)Finding Your Agent: 7 Steps to a Successful Query Letter (video) Knowing Your Contracts Book Contracts 101 (video)Writers Collaborating: Sometimes It Gets Complicated (video)Things Every Writer Should Know Before SigningModel Trade Contract If you have a contract you would like reviewed or another legal query, please click here to submit a legal request. Self-Publishing The Authors Guild Guide to Self-PublishingSelf-Publishing 101: Understanding the Landscape and Opportunities (video)Navigating Self-Publishing Services (video)Hybrid Publishing: What You Need to Know About Book Publishing’s Newest Business Model (video) Understanding Copyright Registering Your Copyright (video)Monetizing Your Content (video)Changing Tides: Novel Approaches to Combating Digital Piracy (video)DMCA Takedown Notice Protecting Yourself from Libel What Is Defamation? Legal Issues and Insurance Protection for Authors (video) Managing Your Finances Freelancer Finances: Negotiating Rates, Getting Paid, and Streamlining Your Account (video)Royalty Statements: The Nuts and Bolts that Authors Should Know (video)All About Advances: What Authors Should Expect When Negotiating with a Publisher (video)Planning for Retirement as an Author and Freelancer (video)Tax Tips for Authors (updated annually) (video) Gearing Up for Marketing and Publicity Designing Your Author Brand Design Your Author Brand (video) Establishing an Online Presence Author Websites: Our New Sitebuilder Features (video)Best Practices for Author Websites and Blogs (video)Establishing and Growing Your Author Platform (video) To get started building a website with our Sitebuilder platform, log in to your member dashboard and click “Create a Website.” Marketing Your Book Be a Literary Citizen (video)Beyond the Launch—Reader Engagement Long Term (video)The Dos and Don’ts of Self-PromotionBuilding Your Email List (video)Email Marketing 101 for Writers (video)The Basics of Marketing and Promoting Your Work Online (video)Create Engaging School Visits (video)An Author’s Guide to Creating Successful Book EventsWhat to Expect When You’re Publishing: Publicity 101Nuts and Bolts—Publicity for Every Author (video) Promoting with Social Media Social Media for Authors: How to Make It Worth Your Time (video)Social Media for Writers (video)Is Paid Advertising on Social Media Worth Your Time? (video) Building a Supportive Community Attending In-Person Panels & Workshops From Page to Screen with Richard Russo and Guests (video)The Future of Authorship in Journalism (video)WIT Festival: America Through Fiction (video)
