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Author: Jasmine Scott

Jasmine joined the SoA in January 2023. She leads the Communications team and sets communications strategy for the whole organisation. Jasmine also manages the production of the SoA’s journal, The Author.
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Member consultation: we need your views

ByJasmine Scott 25 July 202328 July 2023

Survey launched to collect opinions on the future of the role of SoA President

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Call for entries – Audio Drama Awards 2024

ByJasmine Scott 25 July 202329 September 2023

Entries are now open for two of the BBC Audio Drama Awards – the Imison and Tinniswood – celebrated annually and administered by the Society of Authors

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The Society of Authors stands with the Writers Guild of America
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The Society of Authors stands with the Writers Guild of America

ByJasmine Scott 5 May 20235 May 2023

As American film and television writers go on strike, we urge our members to seek advice when working within the WGA’s jurisdiction

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Society of Authors to launch publishing advice podcast
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Society of Authors to launch publishing advice podcast

ByJasmine Scott 28 March 20233 April 2023

‘The Society of Authors Advisory Clinic’ releases its first episode on Monday 3 April

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MP tables motion for zero-rate VAT on audiobooks

ByJasmine Scott 27 February 202327 February 2023

Sir Mike Penning MP submits an Early Day Motion and asks our members to write to their own MPs about the tax on audiobooks

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Catch up with the 2022 Translation Prizes
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Catch up with the 2022 Translation Prizes

ByJasmine Scott 10 February 202316 March 2023

If you missed the 2022 Translation Prizes award ceremony, you can watch the live stream, find out the winners and see photographs from the event at The British Library here

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Remembering Fay Weldon

ByJasmine Scott 5 January 20236 January 2023

We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of author, playwright and SoA Fellow, Fay Weldon, who died this week at the age of 91.

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