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Where will you not go?

ByMukahang Limbu 11 October 202311 October 2023

Poet Mukahang Limbu on finding and setting healthy boundaries in writing

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SoA demands transparency and action on publishers’ streaming deals with Spotify

ByMartin Reed 10 October 202322 February 2024

The SoA raises concerns about major publishers agreeing streaming deals with Spotify

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Nicola Solomon to retire from the Society of Authors
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Nicola Solomon to retire from the Society of Authors

ByMartin Reed 4 October 20233 October 2023

Nicola Solomon, the trade union’s Chief Executive since 2011, has announced plans to step down at the end of April 2024, after 13 years in the role.

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My book has been used to ‘train’ AI – what can I do?
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My book has been used to ‘train’ AI – what can I do?

ByMartin Reed 3 October 202311 October 2023

Thousands of books have been used without permission to develop AI systems. Here’s what you need to know if your works are among them, and what action you can take

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Books3: the SoA view
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Books3: the SoA view

ByMartin Reed 26 September 202316 October 2023

We respond to the publication by The Atlantic of a list of pirated books used to ‘train’ artificial intelligence

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What’s coming up in season two of the SoA’s advice podcast? 
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What’s coming up in season two of the SoA’s advice podcast? 

ByJasmine Scott 7 September 20238 September 2023

‘The Society of Authors Advisory Clinic’ releases the first episode of its second series on Monday 11 September. New season to include contracts, estates, audio drama and more

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The SoA supports the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike

ByMartin Reed 1 September 20234 September 2023

In solidarity with striking writers and performers in the US

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Management Committee 2023 elections open
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Management Committee 2023 elections open

ByJasmine Scott 31 August 202326 September 2023

Voting is underway for four available seats on the SoA Board

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Open for entries – the SoA Awards 2024
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Open for entries – the SoA Awards 2024

ByTeddy McDonald 31 August 202316 October 2023

Nine annual prizes open for submissions

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Dream job? Or psychological nightmare?
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Dream job? Or psychological nightmare?

ByMartin Reed 9 August 202310 August 2023

Author and clinical psychologist Philippa East charts the unique challenges of being an author, and offers psychological tips to help navigate around them

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Join thousands of authors and sign the Authors Guild’s AI open letter

ByTeddy McDonald 25 July 202327 July 2023

Sign the letter and join authors calling for consent, credit and compensation

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Member consultation: we need your views

ByJasmine Scott 25 July 202328 July 2023

Survey launched to collect opinions on the future of the role of SoA President

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