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In a world of generative AI, recognising human creativity is vital

This is why we’re developing a Human Authored mark to enable all types of writers, illustrators and literary translators to label their work as Human Authored.

The scheme is set to launch in the first quarter of 2026 at Tuesday 10th March 2026 5pm GMT.

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2026 Imison and Tinniswood Winners

Sylvia-Anne Parker and the late Oliver Emanuel win 2026 Imison and Tinniswood awards

The winners of the Imison and Tinniswood awards have been announced at the BBC Audio Drama Awards.
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When the books don’t add up

Author and CWIG committee member Anna Wilson on her 'writing adjacent' day job.
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Catch up with the 2025 Translation Prizes

Catch up on the Translation Prizes ceremony at the British Library, with the event recording and photographs from the night.
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2024 SoA Awards and Summer Party

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Celebrating the winners of over £140,000 in prizes for fiction, non-fiction and poetry – 20 June 2024.

ADCI Literary Prize  |  ALCS Tom-Gallon Trust Award  |  Betty Trask Prize & Awards  |  Cholmondeley Awards  |  Eric Gregory Awards  |  McKitterick Prize  |  Paul Torday Memorial Prize  |  Queen’s Knickers Award  |  Somerset Maugham Awards  |  Volcano Prize  |  Travelling Scholarships

The 2024 winners
The 2024 winners
The 2024 shortlists
The 2024 shortlists
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