The Writers' Guild Books Co-operative was set up by members of the Writers' Guild of Great Britain and will be formally launched in December 2009.

Membership of the Co-operative is restricted to members of the Guild who have already self-published a book. In return for a joining fee and an annual subscription members of the Co-operative will be able to have their books posted on the Co-operative's website, with the opportunity to include information about their books and their careers, and with links to their own websites.

In a way, it's like the windows or shelves of a bookshop. Anyone who goes online will be able to see what members of the Co-operative have on offer and will be able to order and pay for the books they want.

It’s a new application of the old principle that ‘In union there is strength’. The obvious advantage to members of the Co-operative is that their books will stand among others, come to the attention of a far wider internet public, and be more easily available.

Any book-writing members of the Guild who'd like more details should email: info@writersguildbookscoop.co.uk