The UK trade union for all types of writers, illustrators and literary translators.

12,400 members and counting.

Empowering authors since 1884.

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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
Seven shortlisted writers announced ahead of the BBC Audio Drama Awards winners ceremony on 24 March
Judge rules in favour of authors following six-year dispute