POSITIVE NEWS
Anne Hillerman sent a recent message from the Authors Guild that provides valuable information for all of us.
For Those Suffering Financial Hardship
The Authors League Fund
We want to remind you that if you are suffering financial hardship as a result of COVID-19, you can seek help from the Authors League Fund. The Fund was created by the Authors Guild’s predecessor organization, the Authors League of America, in 1917 to provide emergency assistance in the form of no-strings-attached loans, repayment of which isn’t required. You can find more information about the Fund and access the application here.
The Freelancers Relief Fund
The Freelancers Union has also launched the Freelancers Relief Fund to assist independent workers experiencing financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The fund will provide grants of up to $1,000 for freelancers experiencing hardship. The fund is open to all freelancers in the U.S., with relief targeted toward helping freelancers pay for essential expenses including groceries, utility payments, and other household bills. In addition, freelance writers and artists may find useful information on resources on the COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resource website.
The Dramatists Guild
For playwrights, the Dramatists Guild has a list of local and national resources for obtaining emergency relief.
The American Booksellers Association
The American Booksellers Association has a great list of “Action Items” for authors and booksellers, including grant and scholarship opportunities and webinars.
