‘A treasure trove of wondrous storytelling’ – 2024 SoA Awards shortlists announced
The celebrated selection includes prose, poetry and children’s literature across seven awards
The Society of Authors Advisory Clinic podcast returns with series three
The first episode, an interview with ex-SoA Chief Executive Nicola Solomon, is out now
‘Now, more than ever, books matter’ – Kate Mosse announced as 2024 SoA Awards keynote speaker
Bestselling novelist, historian and playwright announced as keynote speaker for annual Society of Authors’ Awards ceremony on 20 June
EGM – resolutions and next steps
On 2 May 2024, SoA Members voted on three Resolutions at an Extraordinary General Meeting
Announcing the judges for the 2024 SoA Awards
This year’s judges will select shortlists and winners for 11 prizes and scholarships
Celebrating Nicola Solomon’s 13 years as SoA Chief Executive
From campaigning on contracts, AI and author incomes to distributing £2 million in hardship grants during the pandemic
SoA welcomes cross-party parliamentary report on creator remuneration
The report echoes and endorses SoA calls for better contract terms, consent and remuneration mechanisms from AI developers and the appointment of a Freelance Commissioner
SoA survey reveals a third of translators and quarter of illustrators losing work to AI
Survey on generative AI highlights the growing impact of new technologies on creative careers, and an urgent need for ethical development that works within copyright laws
Extraordinary General Meeting
We invite all SoA members to join us online on 2 May 2024 to debate and vote on three resolutions
Andrew McCaldon and Shôn Dale-Jones win 2024 Imison and Tinniswood awards
The winners of the Imison and Tinniswood Awards, part of the BBC Audio Drama Awards, have been announced
Publishers demand that tech companies seek consent before using copyright-protected works to develop AI systems
The letter from the Publishers Association, which represents over 180 publishers, calls on developers of generative artificial intelligence systems to no longer use rights-protected works without express licence
Announcing the shortlists for the 2024 Imison and Tinniswood awards
Seven shortlisted writers announced ahead of the BBC Audio Drama Awards winners ceremony on 24 March