In our next panel event, John Sailing (WGGB), Nicola Solomon (Society of Authors) and Alysoun Owen (Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook) will be discussing the recently released Is It A Steal? Report, which investigated the practices of hybrid / paid-for publishers and called for reform into the sector. The panel will speak about what the investigation uncovered and what needs to be done to ensure that writers can protect themselves and their rights. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A. Please feel free to send in any advance questions to John Sailing at john@writersguild.org.uk.

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SPEAKERS

Nicola Solomon (pictured right) is chief executive of the Society of Authors and a solicitor with over 30 years' experience in intellectual property and media law. She has an in-depth knowledge of the publishing industry.

Alysoun Owen (centre) is editor of The Writers' & Artists' Yearbook and The Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook, author of The Writers' and Artists' Guide to Getting Published, and has commissioned several books on writing and publishing for Bloomsbury. She has worked in publishing for over 30 years and is a regular speaker at literary festivals and publishing-related events. She runs her own publishing consultancy (www.alysounowen.com).

John Sailing (left) is an organiser at WGGB who advises members on contractual and other issues, and plays a key role in WGGB and joint union campaigns.