The Venerable Authors Guild, which has been “supporting working writers and protecting authors’ rights since 1912,” is co-sponsoring New Mexico Press Women’s 75th Anniversary Conference at the Isleta Resort, scheduled for March 15-16, 2024. Conferences | New Mexico Press Women

There are several special connections between the Guild and our organization this year. George RR Martin, our banquet keynote speaker, is a named plaintiff in the Guild’s lawsuit over AI using authors’ work to train their computer software without permission. The Authors Guild, John Grisham, Jodi Picoult, David Baldacci, George R.R. Martin, and 13 Other Authors File Class-Action Suit Against OpenAI – The Authors Guild

Hampton Sides, who will be our featured guest for an interview on Saturday, March 16, is a member of the Guild’s Advisory Council. Authors Guild Council – The Authors Guild

NMPW President Sherri Burr, has been a member of the Authors Guild Foundation Board of Directors since 2020. Marie Arana, Sherri Burr, and Richard T. Ford Join Authors Guild Foundation Board – The Authors Guild

Here’s a link to how to join. Membership – The Authors Guild