News

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13 September 2018

Copyright Directive gets the green light in Brussels

The Copyright Directive has won the support of MEPs in Brussels, meaning that it can advance to the next stage in the legislative process.

13 September 2018

Radio Forum agrees rates rise for radio writers and minimum terms for podcasts

Writers commissioned for radio broadcast will see an uplift to the current minimum rates.

11 September 2018

Refugee Tales campaign to end indefinite detention

‘28 Tales for 28 Days’ is a new writers-and-actors-led initiative to raise awareness around the call to end indefinite detention of refugees.

Blogs

21 September 2018

My Writing Living: Anne Rooney

Anne Rooney explains what it takes to maintain a decent income level, in the face of falling fees and advances, and ever tighter publication schedules.

20 September 2018

Need help with getting permissions? | PLS blog

Publishers' Licensing Services introduce their free service for authors and editors seeking permission to reuse content.

14 September 2018

What does Brexit mean for authors?

The SoA's Public Affairs Manager Tim Gallagher blogs about the current status of the Brexit negotiations and what they mean for authors, poets, scriptwriters and illustrators.