Trade bodies call for ‘strong Government support’ in face of AI
Authors, publishers and agents’ representatives write to Prime Minister in the week of landmark summit
Fields, Matheson, Shukla and Williams elected to Society of Authors’ Board
Helen Fields, Nadine Matheson, Nikesh Shukla and Julia Williams to take their seats on SoA Management Committee after the 2023 AGM on 16 November
PLR Rate per loan proposed decrease
The SoA responds to the PLR proposed rate per loan decreasing by more than half for the 2022/23 year
Welcoming our new Children’s Writers and Illustrators Group Chair, Abie Longstaff
Abie takes up the role alongside her position on the SoA’s Management Committee to advocate for the rights and interests of all children’s writers and illustrators
SoA demands transparency and action on publishers’ streaming deals with Spotify
The SoA raises concerns about major publishers agreeing streaming deals with Spotify
Nicola Solomon to retire from the Society of Authors
Nicola Solomon, the trade union’s Chief Executive since 2011, has announced plans to step down at the end of April 2024, after 13 years in the role.
My book has been used to ‘train’ AI – what can I do?
Thousands of books have been used without permission to develop AI systems. Here’s what you need to know if your works are among them, and what action you can take
Books3: the SoA view
We respond to the publication by The Atlantic of a list of pirated books used to ‘train’ artificial intelligence
What’s coming up in season two of the SoA’s advice podcast?
‘The Society of Authors Advisory Clinic’ releases the first episode of its second series on Monday 11 September. New season to include contracts, estates, audio drama and more
The SoA supports the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike
In solidarity with striking writers and performers in the US
Management Committee 2023 elections open
Voting is underway for four available seats on the SoA Board
Open for entries – the SoA Awards 2024
Nine annual prizes open for submissions