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A survey from Society of Authors has revealed that a quarter of illustrators (26%) and over a third of translators (36%) have already lost work due to generative AI

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Leading figures from the International Publishers Association (IPA), HarperCollinsUK and the Society of Authors are calling for the Anti-SLAPP Bill to be amended 👇 thebookseller.com/news/publishin…

Don't forget to register for our tax talk with the Society of Authors on 29 April!

Gain expert advice from our tax consultant Barry Kernon, tackling tax-related issues that affect authors at any stage of their careers. Sign up now! www2.societyofauthors.org/event/professi…

📢The 2024 RSL Ondaatje Prize longlist is here🎇

For 20 years, the Prize has awarded £10,000 to a book that evokes the spirit of a place.

Huge congratulations to the 14 longlisted titles, chosen by judges Jan Carson, Xialou Guo, and Francis Spufford (also a past RSL Ondaatje…

We caught up with Goethe-Institut Award winner Rob Myatt 🍉 to discuss his journey and the art of translation. You can read his winning translation at the top of our article. 👇Goethe-Institut London www2.societyofauthors.org/2024/04/04/the…

On Tues 23 April, 18:00, join us at the SoA offices for a special Children’s Writers and Illustrators Group meet-up, to mingle with fellow CWIG members and SoA staff. There will be wine and nibbles and tickets are £6.50 - grab yours now! 🍷👇
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Whether you're a writer just starting out or a seasoned professional, join our tax talk with Society of Authors on 29th April led by Barry Kernon to learn about tax-related issues that may affect you as an author. Don't miss out - register now: www2.societyofauthors.org/event/professi…

We just paid writers their share of £31m. Want to know how we do it? 👇

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'In an open letter organised by campaign group the Artists' Rights Alliance and posted on long-form writing site Medium, the artists say AI will 'infringe upon our rights and devalue the rights of human artists' if it is used irresponsibly.'

Proud to have worked with TWUC The Authors Guild Society of Authors and others on this continuing fight for justice for cultural workers.

Amicus Briefs Filed in Internet Archive Copyright Case
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Congratulations to Shon Dale-Jones for winning the Tinniswood Award (Dad's Award!) at the BBC Audio Drama Awards. His play, Cracking is...cracking! Well done to all the winners and nominees. Another great night! The Writers' Guild Society of Authors BBC Radio 4

It was a pleasure to be involved with this!

Here be's me chatting to Hilary McCollum at the Society of Authors event in Crescent Arts Centre about creating community and the genesis of #FlashFictionArmagh (among other things...)

Another great professional development session from Society of Authors, on chairing events! Highly recommend watching it when it goes up on their Vimeo channel.