Broadcast live by the Society of Authors in Week 11 of the SoA @ Home Festival on 29 June 2020. Presented by Anna Ganley. At a time when travel is restricted and our horizons seem limited, we need translators more than ever to help us navigate the world. Award-winning translators Daniel Hahn, Katy Derbyshire and…
In Week 11 of the SoA @ Home Festival, author, playwright, poet and 2020 SoA Awards judge Inua Ellams shared a mini tour of his creative workspace, insights into what he’s currently working on, and how he has adapted to working in lockdown. Broadcast live by the Society of Authors on 2 July 2020. Presented…
Excerpt from a panel discussion in which the SoA’s Theo Jones discussed the impact of the pandemic on theatre, with children’s author and playwright Piers Torday, and Unicorn Theatre’s artistic director Justin Audibert.
In Week 10 of the SoA @ Home Festival, writer, playwright and 2020 SoA Awards judge Barney Norris shared a mini tour of his creative workspace, insights into what he’s currently working on, and how he has adapted to working in lockdown. Broadcast live by the Society of Authors on 25 June 2020 as part…
Webinar presented by the HW Fisher team, answering questions on navigating freelance finances through the health crisis and beyond. Andrew Subramaniam, head of HW Fisher’s authors and journalists’ team, led the Q&A to look at issues around guidance issued from the Government throughout the pandemic, finding out what applies to authors and how freelance workers…
Last year, Kelleigh Greenberg-Jephcott won the McKitterick Prize for her debut novel, Swan Song. Join her in conversation with some of our 2020 McKitterick Prize shortlistees – Claire Adam (Golden Child); Sara Collins (The Confessions of Frannie Langton) and Regina Porter (The Travelers). Broadcast live by the Society of Authors in Week Ten of the…
2020 is the inaugural year of the Queen’s Knickers Award, founded by children’s author Nicholas Allan and based on the book of the same name. Find out more about this award for an original children’s illustrated book, to discuss the shortlist and what it’s like being an illustrator in lockdown. Paula Johnson, the SoA’s Head…
As well as being a business writer, Frances Kay was a full-time carer for her husband and is used to coping with challenging times. In this session, Frances shares the 10 life lessons she has learned over the last seven decades. Frances Kay is a member of our Carers’ Network. Broadcast live by the Society…
In Week Nine of the SoA @ Home Festival, and on the day of our 2020 SoA Awards announcement, Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell invited us round for tea, shared insights into what she’s currently working on, and how she is adapting to working through the lockdown. Broadcast live on 18 June 2020. Presented by Jo…
On Thursday 18th June we announced the 32 winners of the 2020 SoA Awards. Presented by Joanne Harris and members of the SoA staff team. – The Somerset Maugham Awards – The ALCS Tom-Gallon Trust Award – The Travelling Scholarships – The Paul Torday Memorial Prize – The Queen’s Knickers Award – The McKitterick Prize…
