The UK trade union for all types of writers, illustrators and literary translators.

12,400 members and counting.

Empowering authors since 1884.

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We invite all SoA members to join us online on 2 May 2024 to debate and vote on three resolutions
The winners of the Imison and Tinniswood Awards, part of the BBC Audio Drama Awards, have been announced
The letter from the Publishers Association, which represents over 180 publishers, calls on developers of generative artificial intelligence systems to no longer use rights-protected works without express licence