The International Authors Forum (IAF) expresses its shock and sadness at the attack on Salman Rushdie in New York State last Friday. IAF Chair Steering Committee, John Degen said “Writers …
UNESCO names Strasbourg as World Book Capital for 2024
Following the evaluation of the World Book Capital Advisory Committee, the Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has designated Strasbourg (France) as World Book Capital for 2024. Following Guadalajara (Mexico) in …
IAF at WIPO SCCR42
We attended the 42nd meeting of the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s (WIPO) Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) in Geneva in May 2022. Discussion on Exceptions and Limitations …
Next Steps in Self-Publishing – A Panel Discussion
We were delighted to co-host a webinar on self-publishing together with the Alliance of Independent Authors in the United Kingdom and hosted by John Degen, Chair of IAF and Executive …
Is self-publishing for you?
Considering whether to go the traditional publishing route, or to self-publish? We’re delighted to invite you to a webinar which will explore self-publishing and what next steps look like for …
IAF statement on Exceptions and Limitations at SCCR42
As the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is holding its 42nd session of its Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR), the International Authors Forum (IAF) submitted a statement …
IAF and CERLARC sign a Memorandum of Understanding
The International Authors Forum (IAF) and The Regional Center For Book Development in Latin America (CERLALC) are delighted to announce that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish …
Celebrating World Book and Copyright Day
World Book and Copyright Day is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. Each year, on 23 April, celebrations take place all over the world to recognize the …
International Authors Forum at Buenos Aires Book Fair
Marìa Fernanda Mendoza, IAF Consultant for Latin America and Katie Webb, IAF Steering Committee Member, who coordinate the IAF’s network of associations representing writers and artists in Latin America and …