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

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23 June 2025

The TA calls for industry solidarity

20 June 2025

Thank you for helping us celebrate the 2025 SoA Awards

18 June 2025

Ashani Lewis wins both the Betty Trask Prize and a Somerset Maugham Award

5 June 2025

A free digital resource designed for authors at all stages of their careers. The toolkit shows how the principles of good author care can empower authors on their publication journey.

5 June 2025

SoA Chief Executive Anna Ganley offers an update on our campaign for ethical and legal AI training

5 June 2025

SoA Chief Executive Anna Ganley gives us her ten top tips for authors starting out.

3 June 2025

Things to consider for authors wishing to self-publish

21 May 2025

The seven shortlists celebrate prose, poetry and children’s literature, ahead of the winners announcement on 18 June

20 May 2025

CWIG committee member Chris Bradford on inspiration and how to overcome creative blocks