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The latest SoA news articles, blogs, interviews, notices and opportunities for authors.

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6 March 2026

The proposals prioritise a licensing‑first model for AI training, backed by a clear Government statement and stronger transparency requirements.

1 March 2026

The winners of the Imison and Tinniswood awards have been announced at the BBC Audio Drama Awards.

24 February 2026

Author and CWIG committee member Anna Wilson on her ‘writing adjacent’ day job.

11 February 2026

Catch up on the Translation Prizes ceremony at the British Library, with the event recording and photographs from the night.

10 February 2026

Tonight we shine the spotlight on the often “invisible” creativity of translators, at a ceremony announcing the winners of our 2025 Translation Prizes.  

4 February 2026

Seven shortlisted writers announced ahead of the BBC Audio Drama Awards winners ceremony on 1 March

30 January 2026

We have joined forces with other creator-led organisations to co-launch a ground-breaking report showing the onset of a creative jobs crisis in the UK.  

20 January 2026

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20 January 2026

The SoA board has elected Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin for a second term as Chair and Juliet McKenna as Vice Chair.

15 January 2026

Rishi Dastidar argues for the value of branding.