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Join thousands of authors and sign the Authors Guild’s AI open letter

ByTeddy McDonald 25 July 202327 July 2023

Sign the letter and join authors calling for consent, credit and compensation

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Member consultation: we need your views

ByJasmine Scott 25 July 202328 July 2023

Survey launched to collect opinions on the future of the role of SoA President

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Call for entries – Audio Drama Awards 2024

ByJasmine Scott 25 July 202329 September 2023

Entries are now open for two of the BBC Audio Drama Awards – the Imison and Tinniswood – celebrated annually and administered by the Society of Authors

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Catch up on the 2023 SoA Awards
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Catch up on the 2023 SoA Awards

ByMartin Reed 30 June 202330 June 2023

Thank you for helping us celebrate the 2023 SoA Awards

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Copies of the books 'We Move' by Gurnaik Johal, 'Lessons in Chemistry' by Bonnie Garmus, 'Blobfish' by Olaf Falafel, 'An Olive Grove in Ends' by Moses McKenzie, 'To Fill a Yellow House' by Sussie Anie, 'Spear' by Niccola Griffith, 'None of the Above' by Travis Alabanza, 'Imperium' by Jay Gao, 'Trespasses' by Louise Kennedy, 'Mercia's Take' by Daniel Wiles', 'The Return of Faraz Ali' by Aamina Ahmad and 'Birdgirl' by Mya-Rose Craig lay upright on a field of daisy-studded green grass.
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‘A plethora of riches’ – announcing the winners of the 2023 Society of Authors’ Awards

ByTeddy McDonald 29 June 202329 June 2023

Nicola Griffith wins the inaugural ADCI Literary Prize. Jay Gao and Louise Kennedy are among over 30 winners at this year’s SoA Awards

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‘An absolute thrill’: Winning an SoA Award for an unpublished manuscript
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‘An absolute thrill’: Winning an SoA Award for an unpublished manuscript

ByTeddy McDonald 28 June 202328 June 2023

We caught up with 2021 Eric Gregory Award winner Milena Williamson to discuss her experience of winning for an unpublished manuscript

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Government action on legal intimidation welcome but ‘falls short’

ByMartin Reed 13 June 202313 June 2023

Government-led anti-SLAPP (strategic lawsuits against public participation) amendment a welcome first step for the UK, but falls short of protecting against all SLAPP actions

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Campaign for zero-rate VAT on audiobooks

ByTeddy McDonald 9 June 20239 June 2023

The SoA calls on members to join the campaign to help abolish VAT on audiobooks

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Artificial intelligence: practical steps for members

ByMartin Reed 7 June 20234 June 2024

Suggestions from the SoA’s advisory team to protect yourself and your work from the impact of new technologies

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A letter from the Society of Authors to the Northern Irish Assembly

ByMartin Reed 5 June 20235 June 2023

In response to the proposed cut of 10% to Arts Council NI’s budget, our Senior Policy and Liaison Manager for Northern Ireland urges the government to reconsider and redress the funding gap

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

ByMartin Reed 31 May 20236 June 2023

The 2023 Management Committee nominations are now open. Help us make sure the SoA board is representative of our diverse author community.

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Chasing late payment
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Chasing late payment

ByHeather Parry 31 May 20231 June 2023

Guidance from the SoA’s Heather Parry and Ambre Morvan on the tricky business of chasing late payment

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