We are delighted to announce the launch of our free digital resource, designed for authors at all stages of their careers. The principles of good author care – transparency, support & inclusion, & respectful communication – can empower authors on their publication journey. 🧵

She is joined by author Maame Blue, Canongate Communications Director Anna Frame, and Literary Agent Caro Clarke. They will discuss their experiences of successful working relationships in publishing and the challenges that authors still face. https://t.co/FFpg8mjljs

Don't miss The Big Conversation, on 17 November, 11am to Noon. Join us for a week of activities focused on Author Care. We kick off with our #SoAatHome Big Conversation, chaired by SoA’s Chief Executive, Anna Ganley.

Is the American Dream Dead? Believe it or not, the American dream is still alive; it just costs more, which of course makes it harder to obtain, but not impossible. The “dream” was never guaranteed anyway, it was the idea that if you’re willing to work, adapt, and take some

Do you have questions about the action brought by a number of authors in the U.S. against Anthropic? What does the settlement mean for UK authors? Here’s your opportunity to put your questions to a panel of experts at our online townhall/ https://t.co/C9OTAWIVfg

Shortlists will be announced on 1 December 2025, and the awards will be held in February 2026. #TranslationPrizes #SoAatHome

This year’s nine translation prizes aim to award a total of £32,000 to outstanding works of translation in multiple languages. You can see the full list of judges on our individual prize pages of our website. https://t.co/fYTxyhyHS6

We are delighted to announce the judging panel for the 2025 Translation Prizes. Literary and translation experts from a wide variety of fields and, with a huge number of accolades between them, gather to judge works by translators.

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Shortlists will be announced on 1 December 2025, and the awards will be held in February 2026. #TranslationPrizes #SoAatHome

This year’s nine translation prizes aim to award a total of £32,000 to outstanding works of translation in multiple languages. You can see the full list of judges on the individual prize pages of our website. https://t.co/fYTxyhyHS6

Members of the Society of Authors have newly elected four of their peers to represent authors’ views on the Management Committee (the Board). SoA members @AJWestAuthor, @oagiles, Polly Atkin, and @lucindahawksley now join the committee.

@AJWestAuthor @ioagiles @lucindahawksley The new Management Committee members will begin their term following the 2025 AGM on 20 November. You can find out more about them and see the full election results on our website. https://t.co/PUS7ZRR5pW

Being a freelance author is tough in the current climate. This will be a space for discussing your financial queries with fellow SoA members, to help raise awareness and share concerns more widely. Tickets are limited, so don't miss out. https://t.co/ptIKWCC9hx

Our podcast host, Theo Jones, will be joined by HW Fisher’s Andy Levett and Ajay Jassal in a special Q&A recording where we will delve into the most common tax and money-related queries from our members.

Ready, Set, Rumble! The wait is over – Sonic Rumble is live worldwide on iOS, Android, and Steam 🌍 Join Sonic in the ultimate arcade royale where up to 32 players battle for glory!

DATE FOR THE DIARY We're taking our Podcast on the road for a live recording at the offices of top accountancy firm HW Fisher, in this special collaboration dedicated to the financial issues of being an author.

Our website has all you need to know about our individual prizes, criteria and how to enter. https://t.co/vNxDyOXm0g Photo: Adrian Pope

If you have your heart set on glory, don't miss the deadline for our 2026 SoA Awards. The deadline is 31 October The Awards recognise the best and most promising literary voices of the year. Over £100,000 awarded annually for poetry, fiction, non-fiction and illustration

We are delighted to welcome Tracy Chevalier to our Bedford Row building as host of our Winter Coffee & Chat. Hot drinks and cakes will be served, and places are strictly limited, so make sure you book early. https://t.co/m54CGNlw7M #SoAInPerson

The guidelines have been put together by our Children's Writers and Illustrators group, and a special thank you to @lydiamonks.bsky.social for her beautiful illustration. The guidelines can be found on our website. https://t.co/FZ8U5YEVKM

Halloween is nearly upon us, and we are standing up for ghosts, a better recognition of the contribution and role of ghostwriters in celebrity-authored children’s fiction. We have published new Guidelines to ensure the role of the ghostwriter is more visible and recognised.

‘Opportunities in Poetry’ is the PSWG’s list of organisations that offer opportunities (such as funding, bursaries, residencies, open-mic nights) to poets and spoken word artists across the UK. Please share! https://t.co/hsUjxmjmYf

‘Working in Poetry’ is a free guide designed to signpost useful resources and to help to navigate different ways of working and earning through poetry. https://t.co/hsUjxmjmYf