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

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20 January 2026

Search works that are included

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.

14 January 2026

The Society of Authors and children’s reading charity Coram Beanstalk have launched a campaign aimed at supporting 1,000 primary school children to become life-long readers.

7 January 2026

Find community, peer support and connection by joining our growing network of local groups in 2026.

6 January 2026

A look to the year ahead

19 December 2025

The SoA responds to the Government’s interim statement on artificial intelligence and copyright.

18 December 2025

A campaign led by the Society of Authors (SoA) and other creative unions to support fair work and conditions for freelancers in Scotland is gathering momentum.

17 December 2025

SoA Fellow 1943-2025

16 December 2025

CWIG Committee member Davina Hamilton celebrates the changing face of indie publishing.