Författarförbund

The Swedish Writers' Union, known as Författarförbundet, is a professional organization representing authors in Sweden. Its primary mission is to promote and protect the interests of its members, who include novelists, poets, playwrights, screenwriters, and children's book authors. The union advocates for fair working conditions, appropriate compensation, and copyright protection for writers.

Författarförbundet engages in various activities to support its members. This includes providing legal advice, negotiating collective agreements with publishers and other employers, and offering professional development opportunities. The union also plays a significant role in cultural policy discussions, working to ensure that literature and the rights of authors are recognized and valued within Swedish society.

Membership in Författarförbundet is open to professional authors who meet specific criteria related to their published works. The organization strives to foster a strong and vibrant literary community in Sweden. It actively works on issues such as book pricing, lending rights, and public funding for literature, aiming to create a sustainable environment for authors to practice their craft.