Non-title-specific foreign reprographic royalties received by ACA are distributed to our Member Associations. These funds are mandated to benefit every American creator, and not just an organization’s members.
ACA pays title-specific foreign reprographic royalties directly to identified photographers, artists and writers. We are proud to help support a vibrant, growing American arts community. To date, over $3 million has been paid to more than 3,000 creators. Are we looking for you? Visit our Individual Author Distributions Program page to find out.
HarperCollins is requesting express permission from each author individually, and we understand it has incorporated agent and author feedback into the addendums with the authors. Unlike some of the academic presses that have licensed AI rights to books, HarperCollins acknowledges that the use is outside of the original publishing agreement...
The letter was led by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and co-signed by 18 other non-governmental organizations active in human rights or media access, including the National Association of Science Writers.
California joins a growing list of states and cities that have taken note of the plight of professional freelancers. On Saturday, Governor Newsom signed the “Freelance Worker Protection Act” (FWPA) (SB 988), which gives these independent contractors increased payment collection rights.
Watch a new episode of The A&P Professor podcast featuring a chat with TAA Board Secretary and intellectual property attorney Brenda Ulrich from Archstone Law about the legal use of textbook images in teaching materials.
Here’s your moment to stop and think, to learn before you put your pen to paper and ink that contract or hit publish on your book.
In the face of escalating challenges to our freedom to read, student voices are both crucial and often unheard. This video is more than just a collection of testimonials—it's a tool for you to use in conversations, promotions, and educational settings to highlight the profound impact of banned books.
The Dramatists Guild of America has co-signed the following Authors Guild letter to the United States Congress, seeking legislative amendments to labor and antitrust laws that would enable freelance professional creators (including playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists) to negotiate collectively.
Mystery Writers of America is dedicated to promoting higher regard for crime writing and recognition, respect for those who write within the genre, and general literacy. As part of our mission, we’ve created this educator’s page with links to mystery-based reading and writing learning exercises.
The Graphic Artists Guild position on AI generative technology is grounded on the fundamental rights of artists: credit for the work we do, our consent for the use of our work, and compensation for the tremendous value we bring. For our visual culture to continue to develop, the artists need to be respected and valued.
Throughout the two-day academic conference, unionist attendees heard from researchers out in the field studying how AI is actively impacting workplace mechanics, particularly through increased surveillance, automation, and bias, and decreased worker autonomy.
There really are reliable markers that can help you dismiss scams when you encounter them, sparing you both confusion and heartache.