Management Committee 2021 elections open
The 2021 Management Committee elections are underway, with six candidates standing for four seats on the SoA Board.
Inclusivity across publishing
This has been a difficult and distressing week for the author community. The fallout from the online conversations about Kate Clanchy’s book has raised many complex and important issues which we care about deeply, involving dignity and respect, racism, freedom of speech, bullying, privilege, and the right to tell stories. We have seen the impact…
SoA Awards 2022 open for entries, including new travel-inspired Volcano Prize
The Volcano Prize will award £2,000 for a novel focusing on the experience of travel away from home.
SoA condemns raid on Union of Belarusian Writers #StandWithBelarus
Society of Authors responds to Belarusian government raid on authors’ union
Call for entries – Audio Drama Awards 2022
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.
Translators and authors condemn Hungary’s ‘retrograde law’ on LGBT rights
The Translators Association and the Society of Authors join the European Council of Literary Translators’ Associations (CEATL) in condemning the Hungarian government’s crackdown on LGBT rights.
Join the campaign to #SaveOurBooks and author livelihoods
The future of the UK’s copyright regime is under threat.
Fifth round of Government support scheme opens July 2021
The fifth round of support under the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) opens at the end of July. SoA members can apply anytime on or before 30 September 2021.
‘Writing as a force to be reckoned with’ – 2021 Society of Authors’ Awards winners
Joanne Harris hails ‘writing as a force to be reckoned with’ as she introduces the winners of the 2021 Society of Authors’ Awards.
Introducing AuthorSHARE: royalties on second-hand books
In a world first, ALCS members will now be able to receive royalties on sales of used books. This is thanks to a groundbreaking new scheme designed to create a better deal for authors in the used book market.
Latest author incomes survey confirms ongoing impact of health crisis
Six in ten author incomes fall in financial year 2020/21
Help direct your union: Join the SoA board
The 2021 Management Committee nominations are open. With four seats available, this is your opportunity to influence the strategic direction of the Society of Authors over the next few years.