This panel discussion brings together writers and book workers involved in a range of collective endeavours, from building writing communities to organising as workers to improve labour conditions. It's free and open to all. buff.ly/I0BNTtW

Join us next week for a networking event hosted by our Educational Writers Group. Catch up with fellow members, chat with SoA staff, and hear from our special guest, author Tony Bradman. Places are limited so don't leave it too late to book your ticket. buff.ly/eoHma1h

There's still time to submit your nomination to stand for election for the SoA's board of directors (also known as the Management Committee). Or you might know someone who would be ideal and wish to nominate them. Nominations must be received by 15 July 2026. Find out more → buff.ly/v8dgWDT

Hear from author Khairani Barokka about her experiences of being a disabled author and how she navigates the publishing industry, from writing & deadlines to publicity & events. Abi Fellows will add the agent’s perspective, sharing her experiences of agenting for disabled authors. buff.ly/7IrBG3r

Discover how you can help to set children up for a lifetime of reading for pleasure, and the benefits it may bring you as an author. buff.ly/XCG9n2Z

Do you have good intentions of committing to a regular morning writing routine, but find that all too often the time gets frittered away with news, emails and other distractions? If so, this workshop is for you. buff.ly/Xtyw4mq

Coming up next week we have two events with a focus on children's authors. Find out more and book via our website. buff.ly/imix1Pd #childrensbooks #childrensbookauthors

Today marks the 70th anniversary of Walter de la Mare’s death. Falling just a day after the Summer Solstice it seems like the perfect opportunity to share his poem, ‘Summer Evening’.

There's a just a week to go until our lunchtime learning session on AI and authors. We'll be discussing recent key developments in AI policy, how the Government's position affects authors, and our plans to continue fighting to ensure authors' rights are recognised and protected. buff.ly/u1bnxT0

"Each of our nine writers this year is driven by different interests and commitments and passions, and the judges hope the Travelling Scholarship should be able to make a meaningful difference to the work of them all.” Assessor Daniel Hahn. 🧵

“Each of this year's winning books in different ways call into question the expectations of their genres... Such boldness and such bravery give me immense hope for the future of literature.” Judge Sandeep Parmar. Congratulations to the winners of the Somerset Maugham Awards: 🧵

And congratulations to the runners-up: Katie Clapham and illustrator Nadia Shireen for The Tour at School (Walker Books) Sponsored by its founder Nicholas Allan, the Queen’s Knickers Award is an annual prize for an outstanding children’s original illustrated book for ages 0-7. #SoAwards

“X. Fang pulls off one of the hardest things in a children’s book - a story that is properly funny and a story that is properly moving." Judge Jasmine Richards. Congratulations to the winner of the Queen's Knickers Award: X. Fang for We Are Definitely Human (pushkinchildrens.bsky.social) 🧵

And congratulations to the runner-up: Patrick Ryan for Buckeye (Bloomsbury Publishing) The McKitterick Prize is awarded for a first novel, published or unpublished, by a writer over 40. #SoAwards

"What makes this debut so formidable is Khurana's psychological acuity, which is splendid - needle-sharp and real. A really gifted and humane addition to the toxic masculinity debate.” Judge Kathy O'Shaughnessy. 🧵

And congratulations to the runner-up: Jadelin Gangbo for Ground (Jacaranda Books) 🧵

“Salutation Road is a heartfelt and surprising exploration of migrant contradictions... This novel is tangled and it is beautiful.” Judge Soula Emmanuel. Congratulations to the winner of the Gordon Bowker Volcano Prize: Salma Ibrahim for Salutation Road (Mantle, Pan Macmillan) 🧵

"Whether it be on trauma, on truth, on family, freedom, or loneliness - the writing of every single winner has hacked into my mind, and changed it.” Judge Jasmine Gardosi. 🧵

“Poets confess to weeping when they hear that they won a Cholmondeley Award. They consider the award to be the highest achievement of their writing lives.” Judge Fred D’Aguiar. 🧵

"Armstrong's prose has the impressive quality of thought, perception and feeling being worked out on the page in real time: difficult, circuitous, and brightly unexpected.” Judge Daisy Lafarge. 🧵

And congratulations to the runner up: 📖 JG Lynas for ‘King of All Hogs’. Sponsored by ALCS, the ALCS Tom-Gallon Trust Award is awarded for a published or unpublished short story by a writer who has had at least one short story accepted for publication. #SoAwards

“Told in charged, disquieting prose that underscores the vagaries of language and society, ‘Amalur’ is ruled by its own cosmologies: the sun and moon, presence and absence, humour and heartbreak." Judge Andre Bagoo. 🧵

“Immense hope for the future of literature” - the winners of the 2026 SoA Awards are revealed this evening at a ceremony at Southwark Cathedral. With a combined prize fund of more than £130,000, the awards recognise authors at all stages of their careers. buff.ly/QhfvORo #SoAwards

Come and write with us! It's #NationalWritingDay this month and we're celebrating with a special crime writing day in our Bedford Row event space. Bestselling crime writer Nadine Matheson is hosting the event and will be on hand to offer tips and advice. buff.ly/Mu0YcsG

One week to go before our Society of Authors' Awards and Summer Party. We'll be at Southwark Cathedral on Thursday 18 June, as we celebrate this year’s winners, with a keynote speech from Cerrie Burnell

Nominations for our Management Committee (or board) are now open, with four seats available. We welcome applications from any full members who have been with us for six months or more. Here's current board member Helen Epega talking about why she stood - and why you should too. buff.ly/Dhc55IL

Nominations for our Management Committee (also known as the board) are now open, with four seats available. This year we're particularly looking for candidates with experience in finance, fundraising, governance and marketing. buff.ly/Dhc55IL

We're excited to be taking part in #BelfastBookFestival this week. Our CEO, Anna Ganley, & Elizabeth Haylett Clark, Senior Contracts Advisor, are both chairing panel discussions. Elizabeth is also available for 1:1 advice sessions, & we have a couple of drop-in sessions for members buff.ly/FRJqBgq

In this session with Charted Coaching Psychologist Lisa Christie we'll explore practical tools to help you speak up and confidently request what you need throughout the publishing process - including your legal right to reasonable adjustments. Find out more and book → buff.ly/sp23z0h

📢 Calling all translators - we need your views and insights on our #TranslatorsOnTheCover campaign. Five years on from its launch, we’re working with Dr Pete Freeth (London Metropolitan University) to find out more about the campaign’s impact. buff.ly/uRuoZ1O