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The advisory team on: subscription models for audiobooks online
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The advisory team on: subscription models for audiobooks online

ByTeddy McDonald 6 May 20258 May 2025

What should authors expect from audiobook subscription models?

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The advisory team on: working with overseas publishers and agents
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The advisory team on: working with overseas publishers and agents

ByTeddy McDonald 8 April 202510 April 2025

If you are considering signing with an overseas company, our advisory team are here to help

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The advisory team on: the power imbalance in the publishing industry 
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The advisory team on: the power imbalance in the publishing industry 

ByMartin Reed 5 March 20255 March 2025

Our advisory team helps you to level the playing field 

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The advisory team on: how to deal with online piracy
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The advisory team on: how to deal with online piracy

ByMartin Reed 10 February 202510 February 2025

Our advisory team with advice on takedown notices and more

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The perils of online pictures
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The perils of online pictures

ByMartin Reed 16 January 202517 January 2025

The SoA’s Legal Counsel, Keith Ashby, and Senior Contracts Advisors, Theo Jones and Ambre Morvan, give a snapshot of the law around image permissions

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The advisory team on: housekeeping
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The advisory team on: housekeeping

ByMartin Reed 4 November 20244 November 2024

Our advisory team with advice on housekeeping for authors

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The advisory team on: bad bargains
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The advisory team on: bad bargains

ByMartin Reed 1 October 20241 October 2024

Our advisory team with advice on bad bargains for authors

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The advisory team on: scams
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The advisory team on: scams

ByMartin Reed 4 September 202417 September 2024

Our advisory team with advice on scams affecting authors

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Artificial intelligence: practical steps for members

ByMartin Reed 7 June 20234 June 2024

Suggestions from the SoA’s advisory team to protect yourself and your work from the impact of new technologies

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Is it a scam?

ByMartin Reed 23 February 202323 February 2023

The SoA’s advisors warn about misleading websites and unsolicited emails

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Before you sign: contracts, cancellations and Covid-19

ByMartin Reed 17 June 202017 September 2024

Practical advice and guidance from the SoA’s advisory team

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Before you sign: non-disclosure agreements

ByMartin Reed 19 May 202017 September 2024

Practical advice and guidance from the SoA’s advisory team

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