“Vibrant styles, powerful themes, and essential voices” – announcing the Society of Authors Awards 2026 shortlists
The Society of Authors’ Awards shortlists announced today represent some of the best and most promising literary voices of the year.
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“Championing the necessary magic and power of books” – Cerrie Burnell announced as keynote for SoA Awards 2026
Author, actor and activist Cerrie Burnell has been announced as the keynote speaker for the Society of Authors’ Awards and Summer Party this June.
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Catch up on the 2025 SoA Awards
Thank you for helping us celebrate the 2025 SoA Awards
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‘Here is humour, mystery, intrigue, pathos and more’ – announcing the 2025 SoA Awards winners
Ashani Lewis wins both the Betty Trask Prize and a Somerset Maugham Award
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‘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
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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
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‘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
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