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SUMMARY:West Midlands Group: Talk with Mark Edwards
DESCRIPTION:Join the West Midlands Group on Friday 9 October from 13:30 for an in person talk with Mark Edwards. \nPublishing is more competitive than ever\, and the authors who manage to build and sustain careers are those who are able to build a strong identity and connect with their readers. In this session\, 5 million copy bestselling author Mark Edwards will share his experiences building a brand through social media\, events and\, importantly\, the work itself. Mark will give you practical advice and answer your questions as well as giving you the chance to share your own experiences. \nMark Edwards is the Sunday Times bestselling author of over 20 thrillers including The Wasp Trap\, The Magpies and Here To Stay. Originally from Hastings\, he currently lives in Wolverhampton. \nWe will meet in one of the meeting rooms in Zellig\, Gibb St\, Deritend\, Birmingham B9 4AT. \nDon’t worry if you haven’t been to a meet-up before – come along and say hello! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/west-midlands-group-talk-with-mark-edwards-091026/
LOCATION:Zellig\, Gibb Street\, Birmingham\, B9 4AT
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T140000
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SUMMARY:Swansea Group: Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:Join the Swansea Group on Friday 9 October from 14:00 for our next in person meeting. \nIn this meeting\, we will discuss how we and our writing practices have changed from when we first started writing (or started writing professionally). We’ll be looking back\, looking forward\, and thinking about how far we’ve come. What do we know now that we wish we’d known when we first started writing? What is the biggest challenge we now face in our writing? How has our idea of ‘being a writer’ changed since we started writing? What’s a skill we didn’t expect to have to learn? Of course please substitute publishing\, illustration and/or translation for writing as needed. \nWe’ll meet at Urban HQ Kitchen\, 37 Orchard St\, Swansea SA1 5AJ. \nAll members welcome! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/swansea-group-then-and-now-091026/
LOCATION:HQ Urban Kitchen\, The Old Police Station\, The Old Police Station\, Llys Glas\, 37 Orchard St\, Swansea\, SA1 5AJ
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T180000
DTSTAMP:20260921T094717Z
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SUMMARY:South East London Group: Dealing with Rejection
DESCRIPTION:Join the South East London Group on Friday 9 October from 16:00 for our next in person meet up.  \nIn this meeting\, Dena Attar will introduce the topic of “Dealing with Rejection” or to put a more positive spin on it “Dealing with getting negative or no feedback” from agents or publishers.  \nWhat do you do with bad news when you get it\, and how do you handle no news at all? We will discuss what not to do and who not to blame. It may not be all bad – so what’s good about it? What can we learn? \nWe will meet at Bell House\, 27 College Road\, Dulwich\, London SE21 7BG. Ring on the bell and we’ll let you in. Refreshments will be DIY\, so please bring your own drinks and snacks. \nAll members welcome! \nLocal Groups meetings are run by our wonderful volunteers\, who kindly give their time to support their local writing community. As such\, please be mindful of limitations on their time and capacity for running the group. \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/south-east-london-group-dealing-with-rejection-091026/
LOCATION:Bell House\, 27 College Road\, Dulwich\, London\, SE21 7BG
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260813T090548Z
CREATED:20260727T093142Z
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SUMMARY:Dorset Group: Talk with Dominic Wong and Mary Hogarth
DESCRIPTION:Join the Dorset Group on Saturday 10 October from 10am for their next in person meet-up to hear from Dominic Wong and Mary Hogarth. Dominic Wong is the Director of the Bournemouth Writing Festival and an award-winning Marketing Director and Marketing Consultant\, and Mary Hogarth is a Media Specialist\, Educator\, Writer and Author. Mary is also a Senior Lecturer at Bournemouth University and runs her own media consultancy\, The Magazine Expert Ltd. \nWe’ll meet at The Hall on the Hill\, St Catherine’s Hill Community Hall\, 17 Marlow Drive\, Christchurch BH23 2RR. There is car parking in front of the shops\, or along surrounding residential roads. \nEntry is free\, please bring your own drinks. All members and non members welcome from the surrounding area! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/dorset-group-talk-with-dominic-wong-and-mary-hogarth-101026/
LOCATION:Hall on the Hill\, St Catherine's Hill Community Hall\, 17 Marlow Dr\, Christchurch\, BH23 2RR
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T193000
DTSTAMP:20260921T102001Z
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SUMMARY:Chester Group online: Authors' North Conference debrief
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chester Group on Monday 12 October from 18:30 for a one-hour virtual meeting. \nJoin Jennifer Page online where she’ll report back on the Society of Authors’ conference in Sheffield which took place on 19 September. One of the main topics discussed was AI and its impact on authors and the industry as a whole. \nWe’ll also discuss ideas for the Chester group going forwards so if you’ve any thoughts\, please be prepared to share them! \nAll members welcome from the surrounding area. \nTo join us\, click the Going button below and enter your details in the RSVP form. If this event is full\, please email us to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/chester-group-online-authors-north-conference-debrief-121026/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up,Society of Authors in Wales
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/chester-group-online-authors-north-conference-debrief-121026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T203000
DTSTAMP:20260717T141907Z
CREATED:20260119T113752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T141907Z
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SUMMARY:Hertfordshire Writers online meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Hertfordshire Writers on Tuesday 13 October from 7.30pm for our next online social meet-up. \nIn each meeting\, we focus on a particular theme\, inviting an open discussion on literary-focused topics. So come along for a catch up and some writerly chat! \nAs always\, all members welcome! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/hertfordshire-writers-online-meet-up-131026/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/hertfordshire-writers-online-meet-up-131026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260910T111902Z
CREATED:20260206T113327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T111902Z
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh Group: Talk with Morag Hood
DESCRIPTION:Join the Edinburgh group on Wednesday 14 October from 19:00 for a talk with author Morag Hood. \nMorag Hood is an award-winning author and illustrator of picture books such as I Am Bat\, Aalfred and Aalbert\, and Seahorse is Furious. \nIn this session\, Morag will talk about how she has built a career as an author and illustrator – how she got started\, her work as a writer and illustrator beyond the books themselves\, and what a ‘typical day’ is like for her. There will also be time for Morag to answer any questions for those interested in her career and creative process. \nWe will meet at Argonaut Books\, 15-17 Leith Walk\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8LN. \nAll members welcome. \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/edinburgh-group-talk-with-morag-hood-141026/
LOCATION:Argonaut Books\, 15-17 Leith Walk\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8LN
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260917T114459Z
CREATED:20260917T113330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T114459Z
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SUMMARY:Brighton and Hove Group: Celebrating our Success
DESCRIPTION:Join the Brighton & Hove Group on Friday 16 October from 14:00 at The Regency Town House for a special meeting celebrating the successes\, milestones and good news in our writing lives. \nSeveral of our writers have some great news to share\, and we thought this would be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate those achievements together and hear the stories behind them. \nPerhaps you’ve: \n\nSecured a literary agent\nSigned a publishing deal\nGot a new book coming out\nFinished a new draft or major writing project\nLaunched a new website or writing venture\nReached a milestone you’re particularly proud of\nHad a breakthrough or received some encouraging news about your work\n\nWhatever your achievement\, big or small\, we’d love to hear about it. These are the stories that can inspire us\, encourage us and remind us that progress comes in many different forms. \nLet’s celebrate one another\, share what we’ve learned\, and cheer each other on. \nWe have two hours together\, so time will be limited. If you’d like to share a story or update with the group\, please email localgroups@societyofauthors.org as soon as possible to let us know. We’ll do our best to make sure everyone who wants to contribute has an opportunity to speak. \nWe’ll meet downstairs in The Regency Town House\, 13 Brunswick Square\, Hove\, BN3 1EH. Tea\, coffee and biscuits\, including gluten-free and dairy-free options\, will be provided by group organiser Rebecca for a donation of £3 via SumUp. \nThe Regency Town House is a charity and lets us meet here very cheaply\, so please make a donation as you leave if you’re in a position to do so. \nAll members welcome! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org. \nTo ensure that volunteers provide enough chairs from the storeroom for everyone\, please email member-volunteer group organiser RebeccaERennie@gmail.com with any last-minute RSVPs or cancellations.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/brighton-and-hove-group-celebrating-our-success-161026/
LOCATION:The Regency Town House\, 13 Brunswick Square\, Hove\, BN3 1EH
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260720T114944Z
CREATED:20260720T104739Z
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SUMMARY:East Midlands Group Nottingham hybrid meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the East Midlands Group in-person and online on Saturday 17 October from 1pm for an informal chat at our next social. This is a chance to meet fellow authors in your area\, share your latest projects\, and discuss what you’re currently working on. \n\n\nWe will meet in person at the Library\, The Broadway\, 14-18 Broad Street\, Nottingham NG1 3AL. We will also meet online\, on Zoom. Please RSVP for the link. \nDon’t worry if you haven’t been to a meet-up before – come along and say hello! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/east-midlands-group-nottingham-hybrid-meet-up-171026/
LOCATION:The Library\, The Broadway\, The Library\, The Broadway\, 14-18 Broad Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 3AL
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261017T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261017T170000
DTSTAMP:20261001T112431Z
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SUMMARY:Netherlands Group: Dealing with Fear
DESCRIPTION:Join our Netherlands Group for our next in-person meet-up on Saturday 17 October from 15:00 (CEST). \nIn honor of spooky season\, the October SoA meeting will be all about fear — and how we can turn it to our advantage. \nWe will be anonymously sharing some fears and weighing in with commiseration and advice as a group\, followed by a brief workshop on how our fears can help motivate us with fear-setting. Costumes welcome! \nWe will meet at MindSpace Dam\, Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 162\, 1012 SJ Amsterdam. \nAll SoA members welcome\, wherever you live in the Netherlands! \nTo join us\, click the Going button below and enter your details in the RSVP form so we have an idea ofD how many people are planning to attend. Please contact us with any questions.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/netherlands-group-dealing-with-fear-171026/
LOCATION:MindSpace Dam\, Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 162\, Amsterdam\, 1012 SJ
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260929T100318Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T100318Z
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SUMMARY:Highlands and Moray Group catch-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Highland and Moray Group online on Wednesday 21 October from 19:00 for our informal monthly meetup. \nThis month it is an open floor. Have you got news to share\, is there any topics you would like us to cover\, is a writer’s blether enough?  \nAll members welcome! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/highlands-and-moray-group-catch-up-211026/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/highlands-and-moray-group-catch-up-211026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T203000
DTSTAMP:20261007T134428Z
CREATED:20261006T112034Z
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SUMMARY:Norfolk & Suffolk Group: Interview with John Shelley
DESCRIPTION:Join the Norfolk & Suffolk Group online on Thursday 22 October from 7pm to hear from illustrator John Shelley. \nBorn in Birmingham to an Anglo-Welsh family\, John Shelley studied at Bournville School of Art\, then in Manchester under children’s illustrator Tony Ross\, before debuting as a book and editorial illustrator in London in the 1980’s. His first trade picture book The Secret in the Matchbox was shortlisted for the Mother Goose Award. A fascination with Japanese art then took him to Tokyo\, where he became a prominent illustrator within the Japanese graphic design industry\, as well as continuing to illustrate children’s books for publishers in Japan and the USA. Aside from illustration\, in Tokyo he was also a fashion model represented by his wife’s agency\, and in his spare time\, enjoyed helping to run events and DJing for several years.  \nAfter 21 years in Japan\, John returned to the UK following the unexpected passing of his wife\, and settled in Norwich to raise his daughter. He now spends his time writing and illustrating\, still largely for overseas clients\, and most recently has begun spinning vinyl again.  \nAs well as award-winning campaigns in the Japanese design industry\, John’s children’s books have received various prizes in the US. With a career illustrating over 60 books for different countries\, he was 5-times nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2018-2022.  \nA former volunteer for the Japan Graphic Designers Association (JAGDA)\, and Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)\, he’s currently a member of the Society of Authors (SOA) and East Anglian Writers. \nThis event will be online. \nAll members welcome from the surrounding area! \nTo join us\, click the Going button below and enter your details in the RSVP form so we have an idea of how many people are planning to attend. Please contact us with any questions.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/norfolk-suffolk-group-interview-with-john-shelley-221026/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T210000
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SUMMARY:Harrogate and North Yorkshire Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Harrogate and North Yorkshire Group on Thursday 22 October from 7pm for their next social meet-up! Come along for a drink and a chat about all things writerly. \nWe will meet at North Bar\, 2D Oxford Buildings\, Cheltenham Parade\, Harrogate\, HG1 1DA. We have booked the room upstairs to reduce background noise\, under the name ‘Society of Authors Harrogate’. \nAll members welcome! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org. \n 
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/harrogate-and-north-yorkshire-group-meet-up-221026/
LOCATION:North Bar\, Mount Parade\, Harrogate\, North Yorkshire\, HG1 1BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260922T102208Z
CREATED:20260922T101933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T102208Z
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SUMMARY:North East Group: Social Gathering at Alnmouth
DESCRIPTION:Join the North-East Group on Saturday 24 October from 12:00\, for a social get-together around the theme: ‘Being in Nature for Inspiration and Creativity.  As we try again to capture the beauty of Alnmouth for our Social event. Alnmouth is a beautiful Northumbrian location by the sea. \nWe will meet outside the Red Lion Inn in Alnmouth at 12:00 (22 Northumberland St\, Alnmouth\, Alnwick NE66 2RJ).  If you wish to take a train\, a LNER train from Newcastle takes 25 minutes. Bring walking shoes for a beach walk\, and a walk around the village. Later\, we will be gathering at a local pub to share insights and stories. We look forward to seeing members at the event.  \nAll welcome! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/north-east-group-social-gathering-at-alnmouth-241026/
LOCATION:The Red Lion Inn\, Northumberland St\, Alnmouth\, Alnwick\, NE66 2RJ
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260915T104726Z
CREATED:20260915T104708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T104726Z
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SUMMARY:South Buckinghamshire Group: Covers
DESCRIPTION:Join the South Buckinghamshire Group on Tuesday 27 October from 12:00 for our next in person meeting. \nIn this meeting\, we’re going to discuss book covers; please bring some of your own covers to discuss with the rest of the group.  \nWe will meet at Beech House\, 17 Penn Rd\, Beaconsfield HP9 2PN. \nDon’t worry if you haven’t attended any meetings before – all members welcome!  \nTo join the group\, please contact member-volunteer group organiser Judy Bartkowiak.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/south-buckinghamshire-group-covers-271026/
LOCATION:Beech House\, Penn Road 17\, Beaconsfield\, Buckinghamshire\, HP9 2PN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T130000
DTSTAMP:20261005T084316Z
CREATED:20260119T131749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T084316Z
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SUMMARY:Salisbury and Wiltshire Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Salisbury and Wiltshire Group for an in person meet-up on Wednesday 28 October from 11am. We will meet at Fig and Fox\, 46 High Street\, Salisbury\, SP1 2NT \nThis is a social meeting where we will catch up over a drink and have a chat about all things writerly.  \nAll members welcome! \nTo join us\, click the Going button below and enter your details in the RSVP so we know how many people to expect. This venue does have stairs and might be tricky for those with accessibility issues; if this will affect you please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/salisbury-and-wiltshire-group-meet-up-281026/
LOCATION:Fig and Fox\, 46 High Street\, Salisbury\, SP1 2NT
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261028T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261028T193000
DTSTAMP:20260929T112519Z
CREATED:20260929T102745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T112519Z
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SUMMARY:France Group: Turning Fact into Fiction with Helen Baggott
DESCRIPTION:Join the France Group on Wednesday 28 October from 18:30 (CET) for a talk with author Helen Baggott. \nHelen will be discussing turning factual research into fictional writing. After writing numerous articles and non-fiction books\, learn how those research skills and topics can be used in a fictional setting.  \nHelen Baggott is an editor\, speaker and writer from Dorset. Her most recent project is researching the stories behind postcards sent more than a year ago. You can read more about her on her website here. https://www.helenbaggott.co.uk/speaker \nDon’t worry if you haven’t been to a meet-up before – come along and say hello!  \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/france-group-turning-fact-into-fiction-with-helen-baggott-281026/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/france-group-turning-fact-into-fiction-with-helen-baggott-281026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T210000
DTSTAMP:20261005T090829Z
CREATED:20261005T090829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T090829Z
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SUMMARY:North West London Group: Traditional\, Hybrid\, or Self?
DESCRIPTION:Join the North West London Group for our next meet-up on Wednesday 4 November from 19:00 at Kensal Rise Library\, Bathurst Gardens\, London NW10 5EU. \nAt this meeting\, we will be discussing traditional\, hybrid and self-publishing. What is your experience and thoughts on the best way to be published? To what degree are an agent\, editorial support\, finance\, and marketing key factors? \nBring your own drinks and snacks — wine glasses\, cups\, mugs\, and hot water will be available (bring your tea/coffee bags\, alcoholic drinks also allowed). The toilet is wheelchair accessible\, and there is free wi-fi. \nIf you know of local writers who may be interested in the group\, do invite them along. They can attend up to two meetings before being asked to join the SoA to continue attending. \nKensal Rise Library is within walking distance of Kensal Rise Station (Mildmay Line) and Kensal Green Station (Bakerloo + Lioness Line) and bus routes 6\, 18\, 28\, 52\, and 187. There is free residential street parking in the area but spaces are limited. \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/north-west-london-group-traditional-hybrid-or-self-041126/
LOCATION:Kensal Rise Library\, Bathurst Gardens\, London\, NW10 5EU
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
GEO:51.5337662;-0.225801
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T123000
DTSTAMP:20261008T092501Z
CREATED:20261008T092024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T092501Z
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SUMMARY:Bristol Group social meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bristol Group for an in person meet-up on Friday 6 November from 11:00. We will meet in the café/bar area of Watershed\, 1 Canons Road\, Harbourside\, Bristol BS1 5TX. \nThis is a social meeting where we will catch up over a drink and have a chat about all things writerly. This meeting will be hosted by Elizabeth Haylett Clark\, Senior Contracts Advisor at the SoA\, and we will also be looking for a new member-volunteer organiser for the group. \nAll members welcome! \nTo join us\, click the Going button below and enter your details in the RSVP form so we have an idea of how many people are planning to attend. Please contact us with any questions.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/bristol-group-social-meet-up-061126/
LOCATION:Watershed Cafe\, 1 Canon's Road\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
GEO:51.4513939;-2.5982539
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T140000
DTSTAMP:20261008T105009Z
CREATED:20261008T093628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T105009Z
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SUMMARY:Monmouth Group: Discussion with Luisa A. Jones
DESCRIPTION:Join the Monmouth group on Friday 6 November from 11:00 for a catch-up and presentation and discussion lead by member Luisa A. Jones. \n“Why Would They Do That?” \nDiscussing Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and how this can be applied to build realistic characters and compelling plots. \nWe will first be meeting from 11am for a coffee and catch up at Creates Bistro\, 7 Church Street\, Monmouth NP25 3BX before having the 12pm meeting at Monmouth Library and Community Hub\, Whitecross Street\, NP25 3BY.  \nBring your own lunch. There are tea and coffee making facilities at the Library. \nIf you haven’t been before\, both venues are close together in the centre of Monmouth not far from the Glendower St carpark. Come and join us for a chat. \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/monmouth-group-discussion-with-luisa-a-jones-061126/
LOCATION:Monmouth Library\, Monmouth Library\, Whitecross Street\, Monmouth\, NP25 3BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up,Society of Authors in Wales
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260717T141919Z
CREATED:20260119T114337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T141919Z
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SUMMARY:Hertfordshire Writers online meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Hertfordshire Writers on Tuesday 10 November from 7.30pm for our next online social meet-up. \nIn each meeting\, we focus on a particular theme\, inviting an open discussion on literary-focused topics. So come along for a catch up and some writerly chat! \nAs always\, all members welcome! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/hertfordshire-writers-online-meet-up-101126/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/hertfordshire-writers-online-meet-up-101126/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261113T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261113T160000
DTSTAMP:20261006T101830Z
CREATED:20261006T101830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T101830Z
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SUMMARY:West Midlands Group: Self vs Traditional Publishing
DESCRIPTION:Join the West Midlands Group on Friday 13 November from 14:00 for an in person discussion about self and traditional publishing. \nWhat are the connections and differences between the two modes of publication? What questions should you ask yourself when deciding between these two routes? What is the role of the author in each of these modes of publication? This is an opportunity for you to share your own experiences of publishing and ask questions of others. \nWe will meet in one of the meeting rooms in The Exchange\, 3 Centenary Sq\, Birmingham\, B1 2DR. \nDon’t worry if you haven’t been to a meet-up before – come along and say hello! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/west-midlands-group-self-vs-traditional-publishing-131126/
LOCATION:The Exchange\, 3 Centenary Square\, Birmingham\, B1 2DR
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260720T114806Z
CREATED:20260720T105732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T114806Z
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SUMMARY:East Midlands Group Nottingham hybrid meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the East Midlands Group in-person and online on Saturday 14 November from 1pm for an informal chat at our next social. This is a chance to meet fellow authors in your area\, share your latest projects\, and discuss what you’re currently working on. \n\n\nWe will meet in person at the Library\, The Broadway\, 14-18 Broad Street\, Nottingham NG1 3AL. We will also meet online\, on Zoom. Please RSVP for the link. \nDon’t worry if you haven’t been to a meet-up before – come along and say hello! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/east-midlands-group-nottingham-hybrid-meet-up-141126/
LOCATION:The Library\, The Broadway\, The Library\, The Broadway\, 14-18 Broad Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 3AL
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
GEO:52.9543037;-1.1437646
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T173000
DTSTAMP:20260914T084928Z
CREATED:20260914T084928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T084928Z
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SUMMARY:Cambridge Group translators meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the translators of the Cambridge Group on Tuesday 17 November from 16:00 for an informal chat at our next meet-up. Bring anything you’d like to discuss – knotty problems\, tricky word play\, contractual dilemmas\, massive generalised self-doubt – and come to meet some fellow translators. \nDon’t worry if you haven’t been to a meet-up before\, come along and say hello. If you run into any local translators in the meantime please do invite them along! \nWe’ll meet in the The Parlour (through iron gates at side\, then across hall)\, Cambridge Unitarian Church\, 5 Emmanuel Road\, Cambridge CB1 1JW. There is a kitchen so we can have some tea etc. \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/cambridge-group-translators-meet-up-171126/
LOCATION:Cambridge Unitarian Church\, Emmanuel Road\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB1 1JW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
GEO:52.2050254;0.1264028
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T141605Z
CREATED:20260108T142535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T141605Z
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SUMMARY:Harrogate and North Yorkshire Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Harrogate and North Yorkshire Group on Tuesday 17 November from 7pm for their next social meet-up! Come along for a drink and a chat about all things writerly. \nWe will meet at North Bar\, 2D Oxford Buildings\, Cheltenham Parade\, Harrogate\, HG1 1DA. We have booked the room upstairs to reduce background noise\, under the name ‘Society of Authors Harrogate’. \nAll members welcome! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org. \n 
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/harrogate-and-north-yorkshire-group-meet-up-171126/
LOCATION:North Bar\, Mount Parade\, Harrogate\, North Yorkshire\, HG1 1BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T110000
DTSTAMP:20260804T093840Z
CREATED:20250108T090059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T093840Z
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SUMMARY:Working Class Writers Network online meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Working Class Writers Network on Wednesday 25 November from 10am for a member-led networking session. Come along and get to know your fellow authors! \nMeeting structure \n\n30 minutes – Whole group discussion on a theme. Send any theme suggestions to localgroups@societyofauthors.org. \n30 minutes – Breakout rooms to get to know other members in smaller groups.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nWorking Class Writers Network\nThe Working Class Writers Network is an informal\, member-led network established in 2026 for working class authors\, illustrators and translators to meet\, chat and share their experiences through online networking meetings. To join the mailing list and be kept up to date on the network’s events and activities\, please email membership@societyofauthors.org. \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/working-class-writers-network-online-meet-up-251126/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Underrepresented Writers Networks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T130000
DTSTAMP:20261005T085524Z
CREATED:20260119T132045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T085524Z
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SUMMARY:Salisbury and Wiltshire Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Salisbury and Wiltshire Group for an in person meet-up on Wednesday 25 November from 11:00. \nWe will meet at Fig and Fox\, 46 High Street\, Salisbury\, SP1 2NT \nThis is a social meeting where we will catch up over a drink and have a chat about all things writerly.  \nAll members welcome! \nTo join us\, click the Going button below and enter your details in the RSVP so we know how many people to expect. This venue does have stairs and might be tricky for those with accessibility issues; if this will affect you please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/salisbury-and-wiltshire-group-meet-up-251126/
LOCATION:Fig and Fox\, 46 High Street\, Salisbury\, SP1 2NT
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
GEO:51.067585;-1.7977339
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260717T134051Z
CREATED:20250108T090059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T134051Z
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SUMMARY:Self-Publishers Network: Where and how to advertise your self-published book
DESCRIPTION:Join the Self-Publishers Network on Wednesday 2 December from 10.30am for a member-led discussion on where and how to advertise our work. We will consider questions such as: How do we advertise our work? Where is it effective (or not effective) to advertise self-published work?  \nWe will go into small groups using breakout rooms on Zoom for you to meet fellow members\, chat and share advice. We’ll run two rounds of rooms for around 20 minutes each so you can meet a variety of authors\, then at the end we will feed back to the main group. \nMeeting structure \n\n10 minutes – Welcome and housekeeping\, answering any initial questions\n20 minutes – Breakout room to chat with members in smaller groups\n10 minutes – Catch up and remix the rooms\n20 minutes – Breakout room to chat with members in smaller groups\n30 minutes – Feed back to the main group\, closing discussion\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nAbout the Self-Publishers Network\nThe Self-Publishers Network is a member-led network connecting self-published authors to share experiences\, recommendations and advice. You can find out more about the network\, our upcoming meeting and SoA resources for self-publishers here. \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/self-publishers-network-where-and-how-to-advertise-your-self-published-book-021226/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Self-Publishers Network
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SUMMARY:East Midlands Group Nottingham hybrid meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the East Midlands Group in-person and online on Saturday 5 December from 1pm for an informal chat at our next social. This is a chance to meet fellow authors in your area\, share your latest projects\, and discuss what you’re currently working on. \n\n\nWe will meet in person at the Library\, The Broadway\, 14-18 Broad Street\, Nottingham NG1 3AL. We will also meet online\, on Zoom. Please RSVP for the link. \nDon’t worry if you haven’t been to a meet-up before – come along and say hello! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/east-midlands-group-nottingham-hybrid-meet-up/
LOCATION:The Library\, The Broadway\, The Library\, The Broadway\, 14-18 Broad Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 3AL
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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SUMMARY:Writers of Colour Network online meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Writers of Colour Network on Monday 7 December from 5pm for a member-led networking session\, hosted by members Lisa Kiew and Durre Shahwar and moderated by Sophia Jackson\, Head of Events and Engagement\, and Rose Hensher\, Grants and Prizes Administrator. Come along and get to know your fellow authors! \nMeeting structure \n\n30 minutes – Whole group discussion on a theme. Please send any theme suggestions to localgroups@societyofauthors.org. \n30 minutes – Breakout rooms to get to know other members in smaller groups.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nWriters of Colour Network\nThe Writers of Colour Network is an informal\, member-led network established in 2026 for authors\, illustrators and translators of colour to meet\, chat and share their experiences through online networking meetings. To join the mailing list and be kept up to date on the network’s events and activities\, please email membership@societyofauthors.org. \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/writers-of-colour-network-online-meet-up-071226/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Underrepresented Writers Networks
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