The Society of Authors

The Society of Authors has been serving the interests of professional writers for more than a century. Today it has more than 8,700 members writing in all areas of the profession.


Thinking of joining the Society of Authors? Here’s how we can help:

Members of the Society of Authors benefit from a wide range of services including:

* advice on any professional issue or problem (including copyright, agents, publishers, film options)
* clause-by-clause contract vetting
* The Author - a quarterly journal packed with useful advice, information and articles
* free series of guides to various aspects of the business of publishing
* opportunities to meet other writers
* invitations to talks, seminars and regional meetings
* membership of specialist groups
* free ALCS membership
* listing on our “Find an Author” and “Find a Translator” online databases
* discounts on books from Waterstone's, OUP, Blackwells, Foyles and The Westminster Bookshop
* access to a free Tax Helpline provided by the accountants HW Fisher & Company

To find out if you are eligible to join, copy and paste this address into a new window: www.societyofauthors.org/how-to-join
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The Society of Authors has been serving the interests of professional writers for more than a century. Today it has more than 8,700 members writing in all areas of the profession.


Thinking of joining the Society of Authors? Here’s how we can help:

Members of the Society of Authors benefit from a wide range of services including:

* advice on any professional issue or problem (including copyright, agents, publishers, film options)
* clause-by-clause contract vetting
* The Author - a quarterly... (read more)