News and features

The latest SoA news articles, blogs, interviews, notices and opportunities for authors.

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9 April 2025

SoA Chief Executive Anna Ganley reflects on our day of protest against the unlicensed use of copyright-protected works, with thanks to members for their support

8 April 2025

If you are considering signing with an overseas company, our advisory team are here to help

4 April 2025

Around 150 authors made their voices heard at the protest outside Meta’s London headquarters.

4 April 2025

BBC Radio 4 launches a new 90 minute slot following the #SaveAudioDrama campaign

3 April 2025

Authors will be protesting in person and online

1 April 2025

The SoA is organising a day of protest against Meta following revelations of pirated books being used to train their large language models

30 March 2025

The winners of the Imison and Tinniswood Awards have been announced by actor and writer, Paterson Joseph, as part of the BBC Audio Drama Awards.

27 March 2025

Like so many other trade unions, member organisations and charities, the Society of Authors is concerned about the UK government’s announced welfare reforms.  

26 March 2025

96% of authors surveyed believe an opt-out system would negatively impact the creative industries

21 March 2025

Meta has used millions of pirated books to develop its AI programmes