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Judges announced for 2020 Society of Authors’ Awards

ByMartin Reed 18 March 202012 July 2022

We are delighted to announce the judging panels for the 2020 Society of Authors’ Awards, including Booker Prize and Women’s Prize shortlistee Sarah Waters, Kate Greenaway Medal winner Emily Gravett, and many more.

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Before you sign: literary agents

ByMartin Reed 9 March 202017 September 2024

Practical advice and guidance from the SoA’s advisory team

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Samaritans calls for ‘safe and informed coverage’ in depictions of suicide and self-harm in literature

ByMartin Reed 18 February 202012 July 2022

In a new factsheet, developed in consultation with the Society of Authors, the charity aims to raise awareness of the sensitivities and risks inherent in covering these issues.

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‘Devastating … complex and simple’ – Morgan Giles and editor Saba Ahmed win TA First Translation Prize
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‘Devastating … complex and simple’ – Morgan Giles and editor Saba Ahmed win TA First Translation Prize

ByMartin Reed 12 February 20207 August 2022

The £2,000 prize, shared jointly with editor Saba Ahmed, was awarded at the Society of Authors’ annual Translation Prizes ceremony on 12 February.

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Before you sign: literary executors

ByMartin Reed 11 February 202017 September 2024

Practical advice and guidance from the SoA’s advisory team

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Verse Aid: Poems for the Earth – all-day poem-a-thon (8 February 2020 – 11AM to 6PM)

ByMartin Reed 8 February 20207 August 2022

Watch today’s seven hour marathon of live poetry, presented by with Poets for the Planet live from the SoA Space.

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Joanne Harris appointed Chair of the Society of Authors’ Management Committee
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Joanne Harris appointed Chair of the Society of Authors’ Management Committee

ByMartin Reed 3 February 20207 August 2022

Author of Chocolat succeeds David Donachie to begin two-year term as Chair of the SoA’s board of directors.

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Poet and pub singer Vicky Foster, and comedy writer Ian Martin scoop top awards for audio drama writing
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Poet and pub singer Vicky Foster, and comedy writer Ian Martin scoop top awards for audio drama writing

ByMartin Reed 2 February 20207 August 2022

2020 winners of the Imison and Tinniswood Awards announced by Patricia Cumper at the star-studded BBC Audio Drama Awards ceremony.

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‘Government has no plans’ to implement Copyright Directive – our response

ByMartin Reed 27 January 20207 August 2022

We respond to today’s Government announcement that the Copyright Directive will not be implemented into UK law.

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Before you sign: negotiating payment for translators

ByMartin Reed 20 January 202017 September 2024

Practical advice and guidance from the SoA’s advisory team

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SoA and Poets for the Planet to host ‘poem-a-thon’ on climate crisis with headliner Imtiaz Dharker

ByMartin Reed 10 January 20207 August 2022

A community of poets, performers, artists and creative activists (Poets for the Planet) will host a day of climate-themed poetry, in collaboration with the SoA, featuring Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry winner Imtiaz Dharker.

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EWG author nominates HarperCollins editor for Editorial Best Practice Award

ByMartin Reed 9 January 20207 August 2022

Collins Learning editor Jenni Hall praised for her meticulous attention to detail and her approachability, professionalism and efficiency.

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