The late Sonya Hale and Faebian Averies scoop top awards for original audio drama writing
Winners announced by Trish Cooke at the BBC Audio Drama Awards ceremony
The SoA view… on turning back the clock on festival and event accessibility
A joint statement from the Society of Authors, the Authors with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses network, Inklusion, and the SoA’s Poetry and Spoken Word Group
Philip Pullman resigns from SoA Presidency
Society of Authors’ President, Sir Philip Pullman, has today (24 March 2022) publicly announced, with great regret, his resignation from the role he has held since 2013.
“Awards like this are needed” – 2022 Society of Authors’ Awards judges are announced
Anietie Isong, Roger Robinson and Caroline Brothers among the judges awarding prizes in our first in-venue SoA Awards in three years.
#PayTheCreator – calling for all creative freelancers to be paid professionally and promptly
Anietie Isong, Roger Robinson and Caroline Brothers among the judges awarding prizes in our first in-venue SoA Awards in three years.
SoA and CWIG respond to cancellation of LGBTQ+ author’s school visit
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Remembering Shirley Hughes
The creator of the Alfie books and Dogger was an active member and supporter of the SoA for over half a century. We were deeply saddened to hear of the death of acclaimed writer and illustrator Shirley Hughes, at the age of 94. The much-loved author of over 50 books and illustrator of more than…
SoA launches project to represent authors’ interests in Scotland
The Society of Authors welcomes Heather Parry in the newly created role of Senior Policy and Liaison Manager for Scotland.
SoA survey shows the continued impact of the pandemic on authors’ wellbeing
As the government unveils its ‘Living with Covid’ plan, almost all respondents report ongoing concerns over the impact of Covid-19.
Joanne Harris re-elected unanimously as chair of Society of Authors board
Author of Chocolat stands unopposed for second two-year term as chair of the SoA’s management committee
We #StandWithUkraine
The Society of Authors condemns the illegal invasion of the sovereign state of Ukraine.
Our letter to The Guardian
Our letter in response to The Guardian’s article How to save money on buying books – or get them for free