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SoA Chief Executive Anna Ganley offers an update on our Board nominations
Local Spotlight: Belfast and Beyond
Our local groups are the backbone of the Society. We like to shine a light on the great work our members are doing around the country.
This month, Belfast and Beyond
National Year of Reading
The Society of Authors supports the aims of the National Year of Reading and welcomes renewed national attention on literacy.
Statement on the Campaign to Save Aberdeen Arts Centre
The Society of Authors in Scotland supports the campaign to save Aberdeen Arts Centre. For years, the Centre has played a vital role in Aberdeen’s cultural and civic life. It offers one of the few truly accessible spaces in the city where creativity can flourish at a grassroots level. From supporting emerging writers to offering…
Stand in solidarity with human translators
The TA calls for industry solidarity
Catch up on the 2025 SoA Awards
Thank you for helping us celebrate the 2025 SoA Awards
‘Here is humour, mystery, intrigue, pathos and more’ – announcing the 2025 SoA Awards winners
Ashani Lewis wins both the Betty Trask Prize and a Somerset Maugham Award
Announcing the launch of Author Care: A Toolkit for Authors
A free digital resource designed for authors at all stages of their careers. The toolkit shows how the principles of good author care can empower authors on their publication journey.
Fighting for the underdog
SoA Chief Executive Anna Ganley offers an update on our campaign for ethical and legal AI training
Ten Top Tips for Authors
SoA Chief Executive Anna Ganley gives us her ten top tips for authors starting out.
The advisory team on: self-publishing services
Things to consider for authors wishing to self-publish