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10 September 2019

Writers receive £185,000 for works in progress

We've awarded over 70 authors grants worth nearly £185,000 from our Authors' Foundation and K Blundell Trust.

02 September 2019

Audible suspends the inclusion of some US publishers’ work in 'Captions' feature

US publishers have filed a lawsuit against Audible over its new 'Captions' feature

16 August 2019

#DownTools as part of the SoA’s annual Summer Challenge

We’re encouraging authors to down tools and step away from their writing and illustrating desks to venture outside during 19-23 August as part of this year’s Summer Challenge.

Blogs

16 August 2019

Before You Sign | 10 Red Flags

This month we focus on what to look out for and when to call in the SoA advisors.

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.

Interviews

02 September 2019

'Writing is ... a real act of faith' – James Clarke, Betty Trask Prize 2019 winner

Two months on from his win, James Clarke talks about the impact of winning the Betty Trask Prize.

19 July 2019

Meet the new EWG Chair: Ignaty Dyakov

Ignaty Dyakov discusses getting into educational writing and his plans as the new EWG Chair.

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.

The Author magazine

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

James McConnachie
Editor, Summer 2018

News & Opinion

News

Writers receive £185,000 for works in progress

Audible suspends the inclusion of some US publishers’ work in 'Captions' feature

#DownTools as part of the SoA’s annual Summer Challenge

Blogs

Before You Sign | 10 Red Flags

Before You Sign | Social Media

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

Interviews

'Writing is ... a real act of faith' – James Clarke, Betty Trask Prize 2019 winner

Meet the new EWG Chair: Ignaty Dyakov

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

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