FAQs
ILRGuild is a community for writers, agents, editors, and publishers who are committed to the ILRGuild mission and willing to uphold our values. We collaborate with various organizations and foreign entities to guarantee that our purpose is carried out easily and effectively.
Our membership registration process involves certification where meticulous criteria are met. Interested candidates must first complete the application form, which includes personal details as well as information specific to the membership category chosen. For a faster validation turnaround time, the majority of your response may demand more extensive information or urge you to provide any form of evidence. When you complete your form, you will receive an email confirmation to your registered email address with additional instructions and an anticipated timeframe for the validation process. We may contact you on or within the specified date to request further information or provide further actions in onboarding you to a 6-month probationary membership. (More Information)
To aid us in funding important activities and projects that would help us materialize our mission, we require an annual membership fee for all of our members based on their membership category. (author, agency, editor, publisher, etc.).
· We recognize and celebrate literary and publishing excellence.
· We have a large network where you may meet fellow writers and significant support industry representatives at local or international events that we organize throughout the year.
· We offer seminars, conferences, and other opportunities for its members to connect in an environment that appreciates innovation and skill.
· Accreditation by business ethics groups such as ILRGuild results in a lot more reputable portfolio among its industry members and develops trust among your target consumers.
· We give support that is suited to your project idea and membership coverage to achieve more productive project outcomes. Enjoy perks and discounts from our wide range of reliable partners and affiliated firms to achieve fruitful project results.
No, our membership support for writers does not cover this program. You can, however, request a list from both our member and non-member Literary Agencies, as well as independent agents, without our intervention. We strongly advise you to read over their website and familiarize yourself with their submission criteria and opportunities before submitting your work to their specific email or submission form.
We do not make direct referrals; however, our membership for Rights Sellers involves account and portfolio creation, which grants access to our worldwide rights management application and database. An easy-to-use Rights Database application that assists you in finding high-quality literary resources that meet your project’s requirements or demands. It’s powerful, yet simple to navigate making rights managing and scouting more productive and effective.
As part of the ILRGuild code for Rights Sellers category members, writers should not pay advance for reading or acceptance fees. Literary agencies and agents are not authorized to provide any form of upgrade or add-on that goes beyond their primary business as rights management and seller. They are only allowed to approve or reject a proposal or recommend appropriate business actions that will aid them in the completion of their project.
Yes, as part of the Author Membership Program, our writers have access to writing and publishing consultation and referral services. Authors receive a one-on-one consultation with an industry professional who provides personalized fit steps to effectively reach the author’s goal. Implementation of the aforementioned actions may need a referral to our network of linked service providers, which may be free or at a reduced rate.
As this can be exciting news for the writer and the guild as a whole, our response will be based on the writer’s privacy preferences and the existing exclusivity agreement. It is critical that we safeguard our members’ privacy schemes and check any presence of a current agreement with rights management to avoid conflict. Please send an email to rightsinquiry@ilrguild.co.uk, with the words “Agent” followed by the word “Inquiry” then the name of the author or book title on the subject line. Our system will be able to accurately classify emails based on their importance if you carefully follow the instructions.
We are honored by your attention, which is tremendously appreciated. Prior to giving you the proper response by evaluating the author’s privacy preferences and current agreements, you will be asked for additional security questions to further confirm your representation by phoning your office. Please send an email to rightsinquiry@ilrguild.co.uk, with the word “Buyer” followed by the word “Inquiry” then the name of the author or book title. Our system will be able to accurately classify emails based on their importance if you carefully follow the instructions.
This is a frequently asked-about topic in our email. If you are a Guild member, you may log in to your account, go to the help page, and click file a complaint. On the other hand, for non-member complainants, please submit an email to report@ilrguild.co.uk with the subject line “Complaint” followed by the name of the company/individual service provider. This service is open to either a member or a non-member complainant or complainee. Although we can immediately impose sanctions on our guild members if they are found to be guilty, for non-member complainee, we can only present a detailed data report based on the business legitimacy by examining their registrations and other public assets, providing you with practical advice on how to further deal the case and other insightful resources helpful for your decision making.
Because of the numerous mergers, incorporations, and partnerships that have transpired over the previous decade, it has been a significant struggle to stay up with the latest technologies and trends that would help us reach a bigger audience. To achieve this, we must deal with strict legal and ownership tracking. Moreover, the latest epidemic hampered our plans to restart. Now that we are gradually recuperating, we are putting the project back on schedule to formally debut in the third quarter of this year. We are currently quite busy and very thrilled as we work with prominent editors, young creative people who are bringing in fresh concepts, and distributors.