The National Writers Union Calls on Authors Guild to Withdraw from the Google Book Settlement

Add the National Writers Union to the growing list of organizations who demand greater transparency and openness in the effort to digitize books.  The NWU, a member of the Open Book Alliance,  called on the Authors Guild to completely withdraw from Google Book Settlement discussions, “…so that they can join in new negotiations with the many voices that have up to now been excluded.”

The NWU rightfully points out that fundamental changes are necessary to the proposed settlement, and that this can only happen with the input of all those who opposed the original deal — including authors, consumer advocates, state AGs, the Justice Department, and Congress.

You can find the entire NWU statement here.