Society of Authors welcomes agreement on Copyright Directive
The European Parliament, Council and Commission have finally reached agreement on a compromise text of the Copyright Directive.
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Graphic novel wins SoA translation prize for the first time
Sophie Yanow’s translation of Pretending is Lying celebrated in Scott Moncrieff Prize – one of seven prizes for literature in translation awarded at The British Library on 13 February 2019.
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WHSmith seeking authors to hold local events
WHSmith is on the lookout for authors in 2019 to hold local event signings in its stores across the UK.
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Write to the IPO about the Copyright Directive
We are encouraging our members and supporters to write to the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) about the EU Copyright Directive.
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Poetry group welcomes new committee members
Award-winning poets Katrina Naomi and Menna Elfyn were elected to our Poetry and Spoken Word Group (PSWG) committee last month.
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SoA keeps up the pressure on e-book piracy
The SoA is continuing to put pressure on Open Library to cease the practice of unlawfully scanning copies of physical books and loaning them out as e-books. This practice is a direct infringement of copyright.
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Playwright Oliver Emanuel scoops 2019 Tinniswood Award
Audio-dramatist, playwright and screenwriter Sarah Woods presented Oliver Emanuel with the Tinniswood Award for the best original audio drama script for his play, When the Pips Stop – including a cheque for £3,000, at the BBC’s Audio Drama Awards on 3 February 2019.
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Lulu Raczka wins the 2019 Imison Award
Congratulations to Lulu Raczka, who won the 2019 Imison Award on 3 February 2019 for the best original script by a writer new to radio, and a cheque for £3,000.
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The Translation Prizes 2018 shortlists
We’re pleased to announce the seven shortlists for the 2018 Society of Authors’ Translation Prizes.
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Help us tackle e-book piracy!
Please sign our letter to Internet Archive’s Open Library demanding that they stop lending books unlawfully online.
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New committee members join SoA’s children’s writers group
We were delighted to welcome new committee members to our Children’s Writers and Illustrators (CWIG) group last month.
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Knighthood for Philip Pullman in 2019 New Year Honours list
Congratulations to the SoA President for this well-deserved recognition of his work for authors and literature.
