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12 April 2024

The report echoes and endorses SoA calls for better contract terms, consent and remuneration mechanisms from AI developers and the appointment of a Freelance Commissioner

11 April 2024

CWIG Committee member Lydia Monks discusses the pros and cons of different approaches to publicity for authors

11 April 2024

Survey on generative AI highlights the growing impact of new technologies on creative careers, and an urgent need for ethical development that works within copyright laws

4 April 2024

We spoke to winner Rob Myatt about his journey and the art of translation

27 March 2024

We invite all SoA members to join us online on 2 May 2024 to debate and vote on three resolutions

24 March 2024

The winners of the Imison and Tinniswood Awards, part of the BBC Audio Drama Awards, have been announced

11 March 2024

The letter from the Publishers Association, which represents over 180 publishers, calls on developers of generative artificial intelligence systems to no longer use rights-protected works without express licence

1 March 2024

Seven shortlisted writers announced ahead of the BBC Audio Drama Awards winners ceremony on 24 March

23 February 2024

Judge rules in favour of authors following six-year dispute

22 February 2024

The book, written by Jackie McCann and illustrated by Aaron Cushley, wins the UK’s only award for creative educational writing