‘Vivid’, ‘intense’, ‘compelling’ – SoA’s 2019 Translation Prizes shortlists
Thirty-five translations from nine languages: announcing the seven shortlists for the 2019 Society of Authors’ Translation Prizes.
SoA introduces Society of Authors in Wales steering committee
We welcome the introduction of the first steering committee for the Society of Authors in Wales (SoAiW) to expand the role and reach of the group by representing and supporting Welsh writers, illustrators and literary translators at all stages of their careers.
SoA publishes manifesto asks for the next UK government
We call on the next Government to support Britain’s cultural heart: with funding and legislation, with transparency and ambition.
SoA urges Government to support increase in rate per loan payments for 2018-19
19 November 2019 The Society of Authors is supporting the British Library Board’s proposed recommendation that the Public Lending Right (PLR) rate per loan for the scheme year 2018-2019 is increased from 8.52 pence to 9.03 pence per loan, ahead of the spending review. The British Library Board – who are responsible for administering the…
From Art to Anxiety: the 2019 ALCS Educational Writers’ Award shortlist
The Society of Authors and the Authors’ Licensing & Collecting Society are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2019 ALCS Educational Writers’ Award, the UK’s only award for educational writing which stimulates and enhances the learning experience.
New members elected to SoA’s Management Committee
Abie Longstaff, Joanne Harris (re-elected), Simon Cann and Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin have been elected to join the SoA’s Management Committee after the AGM on 21 November when Carol Lee, Joanne Harris (who has been re-elected for a further three years), Charles Palliser and Celia Rees complete their three-year terms. Earlier this year members were invited…
Translation Prizes 2020 open in Italian, Spanish, German and French
The 2020 Translation Prizes – awarded for translations into English from the Italian, Spanish, German and French – are now open for entries until Friday 28 February 2020.
Pullman, Kennedy and Costa among authors celebrating 40th anniversary of PLR
PLR praised as ‘the best kind of joined up funding’ for UK writers, illustrators and literary translators alike.
Patricia Cumper among judges for Tinniswood Award in audio drama writing
With 11 days left to enter the Imison Award and Tinniswood Award, the judges for the Tinniswood have been confirmed as actor Robert Bathurst (Cold Feet, Downton Abbey), award-winning radio, theatre and television writer Rhiannon Tise, and playwright, producer, director Patricia Cumper.
SoA’s Scriptwriters Group introduces new committee members
Award-winning scriptwriters Niel Bushnell and Barney Norris are the most recent members elected to the SoA’s Scriptwriters Group (SWG) Committee, which lobby on behalf of UK scriptwriters.
Use your platform for Climate Action Week – 20-27 September
Write, illustrate and translate your way to a better planet.
Cast your vote in the 2019 SoA Management Committee elections
It’s time to help shape the future of your union and vote in the 2019 Management Committee election. Eight candidates are standing for four vacancies, and we urge you to exercise your democratic right and have your say. All Full Members are eligible to vote. Ballot papers and candidate statements have been distributed with the…