131.1 | 2020 | The Author
Editorial: season of change
Editor James McConnachie on climate change, greening The Author, VAT on e-books and the EU Copyright Directive.
Samaritans calls for ‘safe and informed coverage’ in depictions of suicide and self-harm in literature
In a new factsheet, developed in consultation with the Society of Authors, the charity aims to raise awareness of the sensitivities and risks inherent in covering these issues.
‘Devastating … complex and simple’ – Morgan Giles and editor Saba Ahmed win TA First Translation Prize
The £2,000 prize, shared jointly with editor Saba Ahmed, was awarded at the Society of Authors’ annual Translation Prizes ceremony on 12 February.
Verse Aid: Poems for the Earth – all-day poem-a-thon (8 February 2020 – 11AM to 6PM)
Watch today’s seven hour marathon of live poetry, presented by with Poets for the Planet live from the SoA Space.
Joanne Harris appointed Chair of the Society of Authors’ Management Committee
Author of Chocolat succeeds David Donachie to begin two-year term as Chair of the SoA’s board of directors.
Poet and pub singer Vicky Foster, and comedy writer Ian Martin scoop top awards for audio drama writing
2020 winners of the Imison and Tinniswood Awards announced by Patricia Cumper at the star-studded BBC Audio Drama Awards ceremony.
‘Government has no plans’ to implement Copyright Directive – our response
We respond to today’s Government announcement that the Copyright Directive will not be implemented into UK law.
SoA and Poets for the Planet to host ‘poem-a-thon’ on climate crisis with headliner Imtiaz Dharker
A community of poets, performers, artists and creative activists (Poets for the Planet) will host a day of climate-themed poetry, in collaboration with the SoA, featuring Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry winner Imtiaz Dharker.
EWG author nominates HarperCollins editor for Editorial Best Practice Award
Collins Learning editor Jenni Hall praised for her meticulous attention to detail and her approachability, professionalism and efficiency.
Shortlist for 2020 Tinniswood Award celebrating best audio drama script of the year
Writers Katie Hims and Ian Martin join James Tait Black Memorial prize winner Tanika Gupta MBE on the shortlist for the 2020 Tinniswood Award, designed to recognise the best audio drama script of the year.
The 2020 shortlist for the £3,000 Imison Award revealed
Awarding the best original script by a writer new to radio, this year’s shortlistees for the 2020 Imison Award include rapper and beatboxer Testament, South African author Colette Victor and poet and pub singer Vicky Foster.
SoA members recognised in 2020 New Year’s Honours List
Congratulations to SoA Council member Rose Tremain and SoA member Dreda Say Mitchell who have been recognised for their services to literature in the 2020 New Year’s Honours List, as well as SoA member Frances Mensah Williams – recognised for her services to the African community in the UK and Africa and appointed CBE. SoA…