WRITERS’ NEWS
Reviewing the vanity publishing situation
Following increases in the numbers of authors complaining about the practices of publishers that make charges to authors, Society of Authors and Writers’ Guild of Great Britain have joined forces to launch an investigation into the financial and contractual impact on authors of contribution publishers. The survey is running until 25 April, and authors who have worked with or been approached by publishers who make charges are invited to take part and give their evidence. The survey will form the basis of a forthcoming report.