A month of lobbying government on AI
SoA Chief Executive Anna Ganley reflects on a month of lobbying government against the unlicensed use of copyright-protected works to train AI
The advisory team on: subscription models for audiobooks online
What should authors expect from audiobook subscription models?
The rise of the AIthor
Scam-busting investigative journalist Nick Stapleton exposes the AI-generated books being sold on Amazon
The Meta protest day of action, 3 April 2025 – diary of your CEO
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
The advisory team on: working with overseas publishers and agents
If you are considering signing with an overseas company, our advisory team are here to help
The SoA’s message to Meta: don’t steal our books
Around 150 authors made their voices heard at the protest outside Meta’s London headquarters.
Success for the Save Audio Drama Campaign
BBC Radio 4 launches a new 90 minute slot following the #SaveAudioDrama campaign
UK authors stage protest at Meta HQ against Zuckerberg’s #bookthieves
Authors will be protesting in person and online
The SoA responds to the government’s welfare reforms
Like so many other trade unions, member organisations and charities, the Society of Authors is concerned about the UK government’s announced welfare reforms.
SoA and Edinburgh City of Literature to pilot programme for women writers in Edinburgh
The Mary Ratcliff Writer’s Room programme offers £1,000 and a writing space in Edinburgh
UK creative industries launch copyright fightback against global tech firms’ AI models
Hundreds of news brand titles campaign today as the government consultation on AI ends
Chief Executive Anna Ganley’s predictions for 2025 and areas of focus for the SoA
A look to the year ahead