The rise of the AIthor
Scam-busting investigative journalist Nick Stapleton exposes the AI-generated books being sold on Amazon
‘Inspiring, intimidating and inviting in equal measure’ – SoA Awards 2025 judges announced
The 44 judges will decide the shortlists and winners, to be celebrated at The Society of Authors’ Awards ceremony on 18 June at Southwark Cathedral
The Meta protest day of action, 3 April 2025 – diary of your CEO
SoA Chief Executive Anna Ganley reflects on our day of protest against the unlicensed use of copyright-protected works, with thanks to members for their support
The advisory team on: working with overseas publishers and agents
If you are considering signing with an overseas company, our advisory team are here to help
The SoA’s message to Meta: don’t steal our books
Around 150 authors made their voices heard at the protest outside Meta’s London headquarters.
Success for the Save Audio Drama Campaign
BBC Radio 4 launches a new 90 minute slot following the #SaveAudioDrama campaign
UK authors stage protest at Meta HQ against Zuckerberg’s #bookthieves
Authors will be protesting in person and online
SoA day of action following allegations of Meta’s mass theft of authors’ work
The SoA is organising a day of protest against Meta following revelations of pirated books being used to train their large language models
Isley Lynn and Edson Burton win 2025 Imison and Tinniswood awards
The winners of the Imison and Tinniswood Awards have been announced by actor and writer, Paterson Joseph, as part of the BBC Audio Drama Awards.
The SoA responds to the government’s welfare reforms
Like so many other trade unions, member organisations and charities, the Society of Authors is concerned about the UK government’s announced welfare reforms.
SoA report into authors’ views on the AI and Copyright consultation
96% of authors surveyed believe an opt-out system would negatively impact the creative industries
The LibGen data set – what authors can do
Meta has used millions of pirated books to develop its AI programmes