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The UK trade union for all types of writers, illustrators and literary translators, at every stage of their careers.
Call to acknowledge all writers behind celebrity books
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Call to acknowledge all writers behind celebrity books

ByMartin Reed 9 December 202410 December 2024

The Society of Authors is calling for celebrities, publishers and agents to acknowledge the writers behind celebrity books, particularly for children

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Help direct your union: join the SoA board of directors
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Help direct your union: join the SoA board of directors

ByMartin Reed 3 June 202417 September 2024

The 2024 Management Committee nominations are now open. Help us make sure the SoA board of directors is representative of our diverse author community.

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EGM – resolutions and next steps
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EGM – resolutions and next steps

ByMartin Reed 2 May 202414 May 2024

On 2 May 2024, SoA Members voted on three Resolutions at an Extraordinary General Meeting

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Announcing the shortlists for the 2024 Imison and Tinniswood awards
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Announcing the shortlists for the 2024 Imison and Tinniswood awards

ByMartin Reed 1 March 202417 September 2024

Seven shortlisted writers announced ahead of the BBC Audio Drama Awards winners ceremony on 24 March

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Calling for transparency for the use of creators’ works in Google’s new Gemini AI system
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Calling for transparency for the use of creators’ works in Google’s new Gemini AI system

ByMartin Reed 20 December 202321 December 2023

The Society of Authors’ calls on Google to be transparent regarding the use of copyright protected works to train AI systems

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SoA demands transparency and action on publishers’ streaming deals with Spotify

ByMartin Reed 10 October 202322 February 2024

The SoA raises concerns about major publishers agreeing streaming deals with Spotify

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