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Sense and sensitivity

ByHamza Jahanzeb 1 July 20241 July 2024

Hamza Jahanzeb on the often-misrepresented role of the authenticity reader

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Educational Writers Group to celebrate 60 years with week of events
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Educational Writers Group to celebrate 60 years with week of events

ByJasmine Scott 1 July 20248 July 2024

The celebrations, including an in-person networking event, will take place from 8 to 11 July

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What will the next Government do for authors?
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What will the next Government do for authors?

ByMartin Reed 24 June 20244 July 2024

With the General Election only a week away, we’ve prepared seven questions for you to put to candidates and party campaigners

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Catch up on the 2024 SoA Awards
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Catch up on the 2024 SoA Awards

ByJasmine Scott 21 June 202425 June 2024

Thank you for helping us celebrate the 2024 SoA Awards

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‘Spanning genres, showing outstanding depths’ – celebrating the 2024 Society of Authors Awards’ winners
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‘Spanning genres, showing outstanding depths’ – celebrating the 2024 Society of Authors Awards’ winners

ByTeddy McDonald 20 June 20243 July 2024

The late Benjamin Zephaniah among 31 winners at this year’s SoA Awards

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The SoA board: on literary festivals
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The SoA board: on literary festivals

ByThe SoA Board 11 June 202430 July 2024

Statement from the SoA’s board of directors (Management Committee) on the importance of book festivals

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Call for entries – Audio Drama Awards 2025

ByJasmine Scott 4 June 20243 June 2024

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 and the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain

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Help direct your union: join the SoA board of directors
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Help direct your union: join the SoA board of directors

ByMartin Reed 3 June 202417 September 2024

The 2024 Management Committee nominations are now open. Help us make sure the SoA board of directors is representative of our diverse author community.

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‘A treasure trove of wondrous storytelling’ – 2024 SoA Awards shortlists announced

ByJasmine Scott 22 May 202423 May 2024

The celebrated selection includes prose, poetry and children’s literature across seven awards

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The Society of Authors Advisory Clinic podcast returns with series three
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The Society of Authors Advisory Clinic podcast returns with series three

ByJasmine Scott 13 May 202413 May 2024

The first episode, an interview with ex-SoA Chief Executive Nicola Solomon, is out now

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‘Now, more than ever, books matter’ – Kate Mosse announced as 2024 SoA Awards keynote speaker
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‘Now, more than ever, books matter’ – Kate Mosse announced as 2024 SoA Awards keynote speaker

ByTeddy McDonald 9 May 20248 May 2024

Bestselling novelist, historian and playwright announced as keynote speaker for annual Society of Authors’ Awards ceremony on 20 June

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EGM – resolutions and next steps
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EGM – resolutions and next steps

ByMartin Reed 2 May 202414 May 2024

On 2 May 2024, SoA Members voted on three Resolutions at an Extraordinary General Meeting

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