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The SoA responds to the government’s welfare reforms 
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The SoA responds to the government’s welfare reforms 

ByJasmine Scott 27 March 202527 March 2025

Like so many other trade unions, member organisations and charities, the Society of Authors is concerned about the UK government’s announced welfare reforms.  

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SoA report into authors’ views on the AI and Copyright consultation
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SoA report into authors’ views on the AI and Copyright consultation

ByMartin Reed 26 March 202526 March 2025

96% of authors surveyed believe an opt-out system would negatively impact the creative industries

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The LibGen data set – what authors can do

ByMartin Reed 21 March 202527 March 2025

Meta has used millions of pirated books to develop its AI programmes

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SoA and Edinburgh City of Literature to pilot programme for women writers in Edinburgh
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SoA and Edinburgh City of Literature to pilot programme for women writers in Edinburgh

ByTeddy McDonald 13 March 202513 March 2025

The Mary Ratcliff Writer’s Room programme offers £1,000 and a writing space in Edinburgh

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Society of Authors launch submissions guidelines to coincide with London Book Fair
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Society of Authors launch submissions guidelines to coincide with London Book Fair

ByJasmine Scott 12 March 202514 March 2025

The guidelines cover how authors, publishers, agencies and competition organisers can communicate effectively during the submissions process

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The SoA Community – spotlight on Warwickshire
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The SoA Community – spotlight on Warwickshire

ByIgnaty Dyakov-Richmond 6 March 20256 March 2025

Ignaty Dyakov-Richmond, co-coordinator of the SoA’s Warwickshire local group, shines a spotlight on his favourite haunts in the area

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The advisory team on: the power imbalance in the publishing industry 
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The advisory team on: the power imbalance in the publishing industry 

ByMartin Reed 5 March 20255 March 2025

Our advisory team helps you to level the playing field 

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Government consultation on AI and copyright closes with unprecedented day of action by creative sector
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Government consultation on AI and copyright closes with unprecedented day of action by creative sector

ByTeddy McDonald 28 February 202528 February 2025

The Society of Authors joined creative organisations and news brands to pressure government to protect copyright protected works with the ‘Make it Fair’ campaign

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UK creative industries launch copyright fightback against global tech firms’ AI models
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UK creative industries launch copyright fightback against global tech firms’ AI models

ByMartin Reed 25 February 202525 February 2025

Hundreds of news brand titles campaign today as the government consultation on AI ends

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Series 4 of the Society of Authors Advisory Clinic is here
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Series 4 of the Society of Authors Advisory Clinic is here

ByMartin Reed 24 February 202521 February 2025

Series 4 of the Advisory Clinic, sponsored ALCS, launches with a special bonus episode ‘Throw us a line’ on the Save Audio Drama campaign

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The SoA springs into a new season with an abundance of inspiring #SoAatHome online and in-person events
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The SoA springs into a new season with an abundance of inspiring #SoAatHome online and in-person events

ByJasmine Scott 20 February 202520 February 2025

Join us for events on marketing, poetry, sustainability, online safety and more in our revamped spring events programme

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Announcing the shortlists for the 2025 Imison and Tinniswood awards
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Announcing the shortlists for the 2025 Imison and Tinniswood awards

BySophia A Jackson 18 February 202520 February 2025

Eight shortlisted writers announced ahead of the BBC Audio Drama Awards winners ceremony on 30 March

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