Preserving Harmony and Beauty in the World of Literary Arts
Our Annual Conference
We hold conference meetings to stay on top of industry-related topics and discuss current issues and exchange ideas, information, suggestions, and methods of improving literary agents’ and publishers’ business conduct with writers.
Uphold Ethical Code and Regulations
ILRGuild ensures that all of its members follow a fair way of doing business with writers. We benefit from a diverse membership network by keeping current with international developments and offering guidance. Our member registration process involves certification where meticulous criteria need to meet.
Recognizing Notable Firms & Writers
We host recognitions for firms and writers who follow our guidelines through our annual convention and award ceremony. This event helps us celebrate excellence in all areas of establishing publishing business, noble works, and projects that remarkably contributed to the literary Industry.
The ILRGuild Awards honors individuals and organizations that have made exceptional contributions to the literary world. Through these prestigious awards, the Guild celebrates exemplary literary achievements, humanitarian efforts, and innovative support for the literary community. Each award is named after iconic literary figures who embody the spirit of excellence, innovation, and service.
Dicken’s Literary
Excellence Award
This award honors writers with exemplary literary works in any format.
Dicken’s Literary
Excellence Award
This award honors literary firms or writers with remarkable benevolent and humanitarian acts.
Dicken’s Literary
Excellence Award
This award honors literary agencies who exhibit outstanding support to novice and indie writers in general.
Dicken’s Literary
Excellence Award
This award honors literary agencies that demonstrate initiative, innovation, and creativity in their pursuit of excellence in the field.
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The Bestseller Spotlight
Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder
By: Salman Rushdie
Publisher: Random House
Amazon Rating
The Indie Gems
Energy Literacy for Climate Action:
Technology, Best Practices, and Insights
By: Francis M. Vanek, PhD
Event Spotlight
ILRGUILD Expands Global Influence at 2024 Frankfurt BookFair, Showcasing 50+ Titles and Key Partners
The Literary Insider
Literary World Celebrates Han Kang’s Nobel Win and Carnegie Medal Shortlist Announcement”
A Message from our President
We care about the Future of Publishing. We live to provide guidance and resources to all those who work in or want to work in publishing. We’re here with the long-term view of the industry for the welfare of both the service providers and writers.
Hilary Mantel
Alarie and Associates Literary Agency
Featured Author
ILRGuild Report
Our ILRGuild Report programme is intended to offer a channel for complaints and whistleblowers so that we may take appropriate action or provide support. This programme is accessible to both Guild members and non-members.
Latest News
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ILRGUILD Expands Global Influence at 2024 Frankfurt BookFair, Showcasing 50+ Titles and Key Partners
ILRGUILD Forms Strategic Connections with Publishing and Film Industry Leaders, Showcasing Over 50 Titles and Strengthening Global Literary Presence FRANKFURT, Germany – Nov. 14, 2024 — Independent Literary Recognition Guild (ILRGuild) is a dedicated organization committed to raising standards in the literary and publishing industry. Founded in 1986, ILRGuild emerged from a desire to uphold…
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Literary World Celebrates Han Kang’s Nobel Win and Carnegie Medal Shortlist Announcement
The Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to Han Kang stirs global literary circles, while the 2025 Carnegie Medal shortlist highlights impactful titles for the year ahead. Global Literary Community, November 2024 – The literary world is abuzz with excitement following two major announcements: South Korean author Han Kang’s prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature and the…
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Indie Book Successes: Bridging Independent Publishing and Mainstream Recognition in 2024
Indie authors continue to gain significant traction in the literary world, even when supported by major publishing houses such as Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster. A standout example of this success is “The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi” by Wright Thompson, published by Penguin Press. Released in October 2024,…
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Mark Dawson Faces Allegations of Plagiarism in Self-Publishing Industry
Mark Dawson, a well-known figure in the self-publishing world and creator of the Self Publishing Formula, has been recently embroiled in allegations of plagiarism. The accusations first surfaced on Reddit, where a user compiled a growing list of passages from Dawson’s novels that seem to closely mirror excerpts from works by other authors, including Stephen…
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Successful Conclusion to the ILRGuild Annual Conference on IT Security for Writers
London, UK – September 18, 2024 – The ILRGuild Annual Conference 2024, hosted by Google, concluded with resounding success, as over 200 attendees gathered at the OXO Tower Wharf in London from September 15-17 to address the pressing issues of IT security within the literary community. Themed around IT Security, the conference centered on protecting…