‘Incantatory, spell-binding and resonant’ – announcing the 2025 Society of Authors’ Awards shortlists
The seven shortlists celebrate prose, poetry and children’s literature, ahead of the winners announcement on 18 June
Joseph Coelho announced as 2025 SoA Awards keynote
Multi-award-winning children’s author, poet and playwright announced as keynote speaker for annual Society of Authors’ Awards ceremony on 18 June
‘Inspiring, intimidating and inviting in equal measure’ – SoA Awards 2025 judges announced
The 44 judges will decide the shortlists and winners, to be celebrated at The Society of Authors’ Awards ceremony on 18 June at Southwark Cathedral
Catch up on the 2024 SoA Awards
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‘Spanning genres, showing outstanding depths’ – celebrating the 2024 Society of Authors Awards’ winners
The late Benjamin Zephaniah among 31 winners at this year’s SoA Awards
‘A treasure trove of wondrous storytelling’ – 2024 SoA Awards shortlists announced
The celebrated selection includes prose, poetry and children’s literature across seven awards
‘Now, more than ever, books matter’ – Kate Mosse announced as 2024 SoA Awards keynote speaker
Bestselling novelist, historian and playwright announced as keynote speaker for annual Society of Authors’ Awards ceremony on 20 June
Announcing the judges for the 2024 SoA Awards
This year’s judges will select shortlists and winners for 11 prizes and scholarships
Open for entries – the SoA Awards 2024
Nine annual prizes open for submissions
Catch up on the 2023 SoA Awards
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‘A plethora of riches’ – announcing the winners of the 2023 Society of Authors’ Awards
Nicola Griffith wins the inaugural ADCI Literary Prize. Jay Gao and Louise Kennedy are among over 30 winners at this year’s SoA Awards