Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin re-elected as Chair of the Society of Authors
The SoA board has elected Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin for a second term as Chair and Juliet McKenna as Vice Chair.
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Campaign to get 1,000 children reading for pleasure
The Society of Authors and children’s reading charity Coram Beanstalk have launched a campaign aimed at supporting 1,000 primary school children to become life-long readers.
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Join your local group in 2026
Find community, peer support and connection by joining our growing network of local groups in 2026.
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Campaigning for fair work in Scotland
A campaign led by the Society of Authors (SoA) and other creative unions to support fair work and conditions for freelancers in Scotland is gathering momentum.
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Remembering Joanna Trollope
SoA Fellow
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Remembering Tom Stoppard
Lifetime SoA Fellow 1937-2025
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Announcing the Translation Prizes 2025 shortlists
The Society of Authors has announced the shortlists for the nine prizes to be awarded at the 2025 Translation Prizes ceremony.
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The Society of Authors appoints four new Fellows
The appointment of four new SoA Fellows was ratified at our AGM on 20 November 2025.
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Join your local group in 2024
Find community, peer support and connection by joining our growing network of local groups in 2024
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British Library cyber attack
We offer updates and guidance on the British Library cyber attack
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Remembering David Donachie
Former Management Committee Chair and Fellow 1944 – 2023
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Eight new Fellows announced by the Society of Authors
The appointment of eight new SoA Fellows was ratified at the union’s AGM on 16 November 2023
