Before you sign: author-commissioned illustrations
Practical advice and guidance from the SoA’s advisory team
Ask your MEP to support the Copyright Directive
We are encouraging our members and supporters to write to your MEPs in support of the EU Copyright Directive. This is an important piece of legislation which will strengthen the rights of authors and other creators.
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.
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.
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.
Before you sign: moral rights
Practical advice and guidance from the SoA’s advisory team
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Translation Prizes 2018 shortlists
We’re pleased to announce the seven shortlists for the 2018 Society of Authors’ Translation Prizes.