Membership for HAG (Horror Authors Guild):
***** There will be no membership fees for 2020, but will be required each year thereafter. Membership will be $15 a year and due January 2021.
Membership Requirements:
1.Definitions:
a.A Writer is defined as one who has a contract to be published, has at least one novel published, a novella published, several short stories published, or several poems published. Paid. (Traditional or self-published but not via a vanity press).
b. An editor is defined (for membership) as one who has edited at least one book or two novellas or three poems for pay. These may be self-published or traditionally published but must not be in one's own work.
c.A Cover artist is defined (for membership) as one who has designed at least one cover for pay, and that cover has been used on a publication. This may be self-published or traditionally published but must not be in one's own work.
d.Artist is defined (for membership) as one who had designed art for a book cover, done mapping, or had artwork inserted into a book. This may be self-published or traditionally published but must not be in one's own work.
e.Filmmakers/screenwriters/actors This may become an award area with interest. This is defined as one movie role (speaking), one screenplay, or one film direction.
Perks:
Face Book
a. Members will have access to the HAG Face Book page and the HAG website.
b. A new release/advertisement/ etc. may be posted on the Face Book page on Saturdays only. Please do not repeat the same, exact post for one month. Services offered by members may be advertised as well on Saturdays. Presses may advertise on Saturdays.
Face Book
a. Members will have access to the HAG Face Book page and the HAG website.
b. A new release/advertisement/ etc. may be posted on the Face Book page on Saturdays only. Please do not repeat the same, exact post for one month. Services offered by members may be advertised as well on Saturdays. Presses may advertise on Saturdays.
Website
a. Once you request your cover to be added to the main site, it will be shown as a revolving image. Use the email for MEDIA and include your cover as a jpeg. These will be changed periodically so you might want to send a new request about every 6 months. This can be a cover for your book or a cover you have designed.
a. Once you request your cover to be added to the main site, it will be shown as a revolving image. Use the email for MEDIA and include your cover as a jpeg. These will be changed periodically so you might want to send a new request about every 6 months. This can be a cover for your book or a cover you have designed.
b. Members may send a release notice for new books.
c. Send us an interview, an article you have written (about horror: writing, film, art), or anything else to show off in our blog.
d. Send us up to two book covers (with a link) for our library.
e. Send us a picture of your pet and one of your books (You can be in the picture, of course)
f. Your name will be listed as member and will be linked as you wish.
g. Members vote for Yaggie awards
Associate Members
Members may be those who love horror or involved in some way that isn't covered by regular membership.
Those qualified may be readers, actors, actresses, others in the film industry, and any one else who loves the genre.
While membership is free, in return, you may be asked to serve on a YAGGIE jury! Associate members ARE allowed to buy ad space for a related business. lease use the form to join and mark yourself as Associate Member/ reader, film, etc.
Members may be those who love horror or involved in some way that isn't covered by regular membership.
Those qualified may be readers, actors, actresses, others in the film industry, and any one else who loves the genre.
While membership is free, in return, you may be asked to serve on a YAGGIE jury! Associate members ARE allowed to buy ad space for a related business. lease use the form to join and mark yourself as Associate Member/ reader, film, etc.
Yaggies
a. Yaggies are the overall term for the Baba Yaga awards in award sections. A “Yaggie”, a “Baba Yaga”, or a HAG award are all acceptable terms. The final 15 in any category may be called “nominated for”, the second place winner may be called “finalist for”.
b. When the Yaggie awards open, members may nominate ONE person/work in each category. When nominating, one must provide a mobi file if it is a manuscript, a cover, and a link to author. If it is in art form, please provide a jpeg and link to the artist.
c. A jury of three will chose 15 pieces in the categories of Debut Novel, Novel, Novella, Short Story, Anthology, Cover Artist, Audio Book
d. As a young group, we will award certificates the first year.
e. A Yaggie is NOT a popularity contest.
f. Awards are scheduled for October, but we will adjust based on the Corona virus.
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