The American Society of Journalists and Authors, the professional association of independent nonfiction writers, helps freelance writers advance their careers. Members share candid data on writing rates, publishing contracts, editors, agents and more. Non-members benefit from our Contracts Watch newsletter, annual writers conference and writing resources. Editors and others can search our membership to hire experienced authors and journalists. Learn more.
www.asja.org

The Graphic Artists Guild brings together illustrators, designers, web creators, production artists, surface designers and other creatives to pursue common goals, raise industry standards, and improve the ability of visual creators to achieve satisfying and rewarding careers. Artists in need of information about copyright, contracts, industry pricing, or trade practices often turn to the Graphic Artists Guild's Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines. The Guild currently has chapters in Boston, Chicago, New York City, Northern California, Los Angeles, Seattle, Philadelphia, and At Large. For a membership application and more information, go to:
www.gag.org

“Beyond the Book” and Copyright Clearance Center are pleased to have been sponsors for the 20th Anniversary of the Independent and Small Press Book Fair. The New York City event marked a 20th anniversary that was also the first Fair under the name of The New York Center for Independent Publishing (formerly, the Small Press Center). Beyond The Book’s Christopher Kenneally joined publishers and other presenters for a “Mini Rights Fair” with a presentation that highlighted the value of copyright in a global media economy. For information on all NYCIP programs and membership benefits, go to:
www.nycip.org

SPAN (the Small Publishers Association of North America) Since 1996, SPAN has been committed to supporting authors and independent publishers with a mission to advance their image and profits through education and marketing opportunities. SPAN's membership ranges from one-book self-publishers to firms with more than 800 books in print, and also includes suppliers to the publishing industry. SPAN's promise is to provide benefits to our members that will help them sell more books, make more money, and raise their standing as experts in their field.
www.spannet.org

The Text and Academic Authors Association (TAA) is a nonprofit professional association of more than 1,400 textbook and academic authors. TAA is the only association committed solely to assisting and protecting the rights of textbook and academic authors. TAA's mission is to enhance the quality of educational materials and assist text and academic authors in matters involving them, including taxes, copyright, royalties and better appreciation of their work within the academic environment.
www.TAAonline.net