The Impact of Scares That Care
Column by Jay Wilburn
Scares That Care has had a significant impact on the horror industry by helping those in need, and they are expanding.
"Collective Creative Work Is The Way" — An Interview with Interactive Literary Site Los Suelos, CA
Interview by Gabriel Hart April 7, 2022
Gabriel Hart interviews the creators of the new multi-media interactive literary site benefiting California agricultural workers.
EXCLUSIVE: Polis Books Announces ‘Lockdown: Stories of Terror, Crime, and Hope During a Pandemic’ Charity Anthology
News by Joshua Chaplinsky April 6, 2020
Give yourself some great entertainment—and support a worthy cause at the same time.
Interview: Angel Luis Colon and the Authors of "Pa' Que Tu Lo Sepas!"
Interview by Joshua Chaplinsky
A group of talented Latinx writers discuss the importance of speaking up and speaking out, for the Island of Puerto Rico and the world at large.
Chuck Palahniuk Auctions Off Original 'Fight Club 2' Art for Cancer Charity
News by Joshua Chaplinsky
Help Chuck help a friend fight cancer.
Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales Rebooted
News by Raine Winters June 15, 2016
The historical stories will be retold through the eyes of refugees.
8 Literary Charities That Need Your Help
Column by Leah Dearborn
'Tis the season for selfless gestures. If you find yourself sitting bored by the fireside this winter, consider lending a hand somewhere.
New Protectors Anthology, To Raise Money For PROTECT, Is Now Available
News by Rob Hart
'Protectors 2: Heroes' is here—an anthology of art and stories that will benefit an organization that protects children from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.
Michael Connelly Auctions Off Starring Role in New Book
News by Raine Winters
Add this to the long and strange list of things for sale on eBay.
Sir Terry Pratchett’s Passing Spurs Massive Donation to Alzheimer’s Charity
News by Raine Winters
Over £28,000 was raised overnight to benefit an Alzheimer’s charity in the wake of the famous author’s death.
Give: Volunteer Your Cow Fart Knowledge As A Writer
Column by Peter Derk
Cow farts, swear words, and some good reasons to volunteer. 'Tis the season.
Detroit Offering Free Houses to Writers
News by Dean Fetzer December 26, 2013
Non-profit Write A House — a writers in residence program in Detroit — is offering free houses to writers.
Former Amazon Executive Launches Free eBooks App For Underdeveloped Countries
News by Christopher Shultz April 10, 2013
David Risher's Worldreader Organization believes everyone should have access to free books, and now he's made it even easier for those in need to get them.
Kings To Pay $3 million Toward Bangor Library Renovation - If Library Can Find the Rest
News by Dean Fetzer March 21, 2013
Stephen and Tabitha King have offered to pay a third of the renovation costs for Bangor’s century-old Public Library, as long as the institution can raise the rest.
Charity Auction Offers Meetings with Jennifer Egan, Neil Gaiman, Leonard Nimoy and Others
News by Christopher Shultz
An upcoming auction in support of Symphony Space is sure to trip the book nerd's proverbial trigger.
Down With Trolls: Author John Scalzi Turns Insults Into Charity
News by Dean Fetzer
John Scalzi has been pestered by trolls, and one in particular has led the author to a unique solution: for every attack he’ll donate money to charity.
Borders Sign Goes to Auction, Letter by Letter
News by Christopher Shultz January 28, 2013
The now defunct retail chain's logo has a chance to help other struggling booksellers.
Buy a Nook This Christmas and Barnes & Noble Will Give a Book to Charity
News by Dean Fetzer
To drive sales of its Nook, the book chain is giving away books to First Book if you buy one of their eReaders before Christmas.
Online Auction to Help Restock NYC School Libraries in Wake of Hurricane Sandy
News by Dan Shewan
Manhattan’s Center for Fiction plans to host an online auction to restock school libraries across the Big Apple in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
Download Neil Gaiman's New AudioBook For Free and Help Public Schools
News by Christopher Shultz October 31, 2012
Halloween is here, and this spooky tale piles on the treats without any tricks.
Humble Bundle Proves eBook Prices Can Be Cheap AND Profitable
News by Christopher Shultz October 18, 2012
With authors like Cory Doctorow, Neil Gaiman and John Scalzi in tow, the Humble eBook Bundle gives a'plenty and asks for little in return.
Help Tom Piccirilli Beat Cancer
News by Benoît Lelièvre October 1, 2012
Award-winning writer Tom Piccirilli is undergoing brain surgery this morning. There are many ways you can help him through this ordeal and it involves reading terrific books!
New Anthology Will Raise Money For Organization Charged With Protecting Children
News by Rob Hart
'Protectors: Stories to Benefit PROTECT' will donate 100 percent of its proceeds to a group that protect children from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. The lineup of writers is very impressive.
J.K. Rowling No Longer A Billionaire, Just An Awesome Person
News by Rob Hart March 15, 2012
J.K. Rowling, author of the mega-popular 'Harry Potter' series, is no longer on the 'Forbes' billionaire list--because she gave too much of her fortune to charity.
