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10 July 2019

Management Committee elections open September 2019

We have received 8 nominations for four vacancies, so an election will be held in September.

02 July 2019

The Queen's Knickers Award to celebrate ‘quirky’ illustrated kids' books

The new prize is founded by author / illustrator Nicholas Allan and named after his book of the same name.

26 June 2019

SoA urges Hunt and Johnson to support creative industries

The SoA has written to the two candidates to become Prime Minsiter, urging them to support authors and the wider creative industries.

Blogs

16 July 2019

Before You Sign | Social Media

Solicitors Briffa take a look at what to consider before posting on social media.

12 July 2019

Writing Audio Drama: Don't forget to shut the door

Veteran radio dramatist Neville Teller offers tips for authors new to writing audio drama.

25 June 2019

Six tips to submitting to poetry magazines

Robin Houghton advises newer poets on the best way to submit their work to magazines.

Interviews

01 July 2019

Stories as gold dust: Nicholas Allan, founder of Queen's Knickers Award

Nicholas Allan talks about founding the Queen's Knickers Award for an outstanding original illustrated book for children.

14 June 2019

Jackie Kay: 'Writing is as much a confidence game as football'

Novelist and poet Jackie Kay on the current state of poetry and hosting the 2019 SoA Awards.

12 June 2019

Protecting Authors: An Interview with Tony Bradman, ALCS

Tony Bradman, Chair of ALCS, explains how the organisation works and why it matters for authors.

The Author magazine

this Summer issue of The Author is
all about past and future, youth and age.

James McConnachie
Editor, Summer 2018

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Management Committee elections open September 2019

The Queen's Knickers Award to celebrate ‘quirky’ illustrated kids' books

SoA urges Hunt and Johnson to support creative industries

Blogs

Before You Sign | Social Media

Writing Audio Drama: Don't forget to shut the door

Six tips to submitting to poetry magazines

Interviews

Stories as gold dust: Nicholas Allan, founder of Queen's Knickers Award

Jackie Kay: 'Writing is as much a confidence game as football'

Protecting Authors: An Interview with Tony Bradman, ALCS

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