In November 2022, The International Authors Forum (IAF) held their first in person events at the Guadalajara Book Fair 2022 (FIL). IAF’s presence at FIL Guadalajara, the largest Spanish-speaking book …
Better basis of negotiation for Danish authors after new trade agreement
Back in October, the Danish Authors’ Society has reached a collective agreement with the Danish Publishers association on the implementation of the transparency part of EU’s DSM directive. This agreement …
UTANA Book Exposition ‘’The Business of Being an Author – Riches of Publishing’’ – Panel Discussion
Following last year’s seminar, the International Authors Forum supported the hybrid seminar organised by the Uganda Textbook-Academic and Non-Fiction Authors’ Association (UTANA) on the “The Business of Being an Author”. …
UTANA Book Exposition ‘’The Business of Being an Author – Riches of Publishing’’
Join us for a hybrid event to discuss the ‘’The business of being an Author’’. This event will focus on how authors can develop knowledge and confidence in their writing as well …
IAF attends the signing ceremony of the UNESCO World Book Capital Network charter
IAF attended the signing ceremony of the UNESCO World Book Capital (WBC) Network charter in Wrocław, Poland on 22nd September. The WBC consisting of former, current and future World Book …
IAF and CADRA sign Memorandum of Understanding
The International Authors Forum (IAF) and CADRA, the Centre of Reprographic Rights Administration in Argentina, are delighted to announce they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Panama …
IAF condemns the attack on Salman Rushdie
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 …
Monica Seeber Obituary
Monica Seeber who served the ANFASA board as treasurer and head of the ANFASA copyright committee, sadly passed away. She spent her life advocating for authors and their rights. The …
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 …