BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Society of Authors - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://societyofauthors.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Society of Authors REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Amsterdam BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T210000 DTSTAMP:20260929T133957Z CREATED:20250108T090059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T133957Z UID:10002072-1791486000-1791493200@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:Write along DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed evening of writing in good company hosted by Marlene Lowe\, Deputy Chair of the Scottish Committee & owner of Ghost & Quill\, Scotland’s first horror-themed bookshop. Whether you’re deep into a manuscript\, tinkering with a short story\, or just need a reason to sit down and get words on the page\, this Write Along is your chance to carve out dedicated writing time alongside fellow authors. \nThe optional theme for this session is Liminal spaces. Transitions. The unsaid. The moment between one thing ending and another beginning. You’re welcome to write whatever you like\, but if you fancy a shared creative prompt\, take “The Space Between” in whatever direction calls to you — any genre\, any form. We’ll have a chance to discuss our interpretations in the networking session afterwards. \nAll SoA members are welcome. Bring whatever you’re working on\, a notebook\, a laptop\, a cup of tea\, and yourself. \nPlease note that this event will not be recorded or shared afterwards.\n  \nThis event is in conjunction with the Society of Authors in Scotland (SoAiS) \nNot a member? Sign up here \n  \nWhat will this session cover?\n\nWe’ll kick off with introductions and informal networking — a chance to say hello\, share what you’re working on\, and settle in.\nThen we’ll write together in companionable silence for around 90 minutes. No pressure\, no critiquing — just the quiet motivation of knowing others are writing alongside you.\nAfterwards\, there’s another 15 minutes for those who’d like to stick around to chat\, share how the session went\, and connect with other writers.\n\n  \nProgramme\n\nWelcome and introductions from Elsa Robert – Executive Administrator\, SoA (2 mins)\nIntroductions and informal networking (15 mins)\nWrite along workshop led by Marlene Lowe (60 mins)\nComfort break (5 mins)\nWrite along workshop continues (25 mins)\nOptional summary and closing comments (15 mins)\nThis event will be moderated by Elsa Robert\, SoA\n\n  \nThe Line-up\nMarlene Lowe\nMarlene Lowe is the founder of The Emerald Agency\, a communications consultancy based in Aberdeen\, Scotland\, specialising in crisis and strategic communications for the organisations the big agencies overlooked. She is also the founder of Ghost & Quill\, Scotland’s first horror-themed online bookshop. She believes the best work happens at the edges. \n  \nAbout Society of Authors in Scotland (SoAiS)\nMembers with a Scottish postcode are added to the group when they join the SoA. If you have not been added but would like to join this group\, please contact us. \nWe offer a varied calendar of activities organised by a committee of volunteers and staff coordinator Elsa Robert. Group activities are reported in the SoA’s quarterly magazine\, The Author. \n  \nSend us your questions\nIf you would like to send questions in advance\, email ERobert@societyofauthors.org with ’Write along’ in the subject header. We will prioritise questions sent in advance and answer as many as we can from the audience on the day. \n  \nAccessibility\n\nAttendees will have the option to turn on the live transcript\, to watch with subtitles\nIf you require BSL interpretation for this event\, please email events@societyofauthors.org\n\n  \nBooking\nThis event is for SoA members only. Book your place using the registration form below.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accordion Title\n \n Accordion Content \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Society of Authors’ Access Fund - donate now\n \n Giving authors support for travel\, subsistence\, childcare or access needs for events\, residencies\, and retreatsEvery contribution helps us ensure that these needs and costs aren’t barriers to authors wishing to access events. If you are in a position to help\, please donate via the link below. If you are an author facing access issues\, please click here to see if we can help. DONATE NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SoA Fundraising Bookshop\n \n Browse our virtual Bookshop.org store featuring books by authors and speakers taking part in our events programme. When you make a purchase using our affiliate links\, a percentage will go to the Society of Authors’ Access Fund\, giving authors support for travel\, subsistence\, childcare or access needs for events\, residencies\, and retreats. URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/write-along/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:#SoAatHome,Society of Authors in Scotland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Write-along-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T123000 DTSTAMP:20260930T105703Z CREATED:20250108T090059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T105703Z UID:10002194-1791543600-1791549000@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:SoA Community Hub | Underrepresented Writers Networks launch and coffee morning DESCRIPTION:Join us in person for the launch of the SoA’s LGBTQ+\, Writers of Colour and Working-Class Writers networks. This is the inaugural in-person networking event to celebrate the launch of these new\, member-led sessions as part of our community hub programme. Come along and get to know your fellow authors! This is a free event with tea\, coffee\, fruit and biscuits for all. \nThis morning event is hosted by the SoA’s Local Groups Manager\, Elsa Woodmeade\, Head of Events and Engagement\, Sophia A Jackson and Office Manager\, Andy Lapham and all are welcome. It takes place at the SoA’s office on Bedford Row\, London. Places are limited so please register below and let us know of any access or dietary requirements. \nThis event is free to SoA Members. Not a member? Sign up here. \n  \nProgramme\n\n11am – Refreshments and networking\n\n\n11.30am – Welcome and introductions from SoA’s Local Groups manager\, Elsa Woodmeade\, Head of Events and Engagement\, Sophia A Jackson and Office Manager\, Andy Lapham\n\n\n12.30pm – Closes \n\n  \nAbout Underrepresented Writers Networks\nThe Underrepresented Writers Networks are a set of informal\, member-led groups hosting online networking sessions for authors who are underrepresented in the publishing industry. We currently have 3 networks: Writers of Colour\, Working Class Writers and LGBTQ+ Writers. \nTo join any of the networks and hear about any upcoming meetings\, please contact membership@societyofauthors.org. \n  \nAccessibility\n\nOur Events space is located on the ground floor of our office. We have a wheelchair ramp at the side entrance of the building. We also have an accessible toilet by the side entrance.\nIf you have any access requirements\, please email events@societyofauthors.org\n\n  \nFeeling unwell?\nWe recommend the following: \n\nStaying home if you’re feeling unwell or have flu-like symptoms\nWashing your hands when coming in from the outdoors and / or before touching your face\nApplying alcohol hand sanitiser (we will have these on site)\nWe advise attendees to wear a face mask if they feel comfortable doing so\n\n  \nBooking\nBook your place using the booking from below. Places are limited. \nPlease read our event booking Terms and Conditions: https://societyofauthors.org/legal-privacy/event-terms/ \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accordion Title\n \n Accordion Content \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Society of Authors’ Access Fund - donate now\n \n Giving authors support for travel\, subsistence\, childcare or access needs for events\, residencies\, and retreatsEvery contribution helps us ensure that these needs and costs aren’t barriers to authors wishing to access events. If you are in a position to help\, please donate via the link below. If you are an author facing access issues\, please click here to see if we can help. DONATE NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SoA Fundraising Bookshop\n \n Browse our virtual Bookshop.org store featuring books by authors and speakers taking part in our events programme. When you make a purchase using our affiliate links\, a percentage will go to the Society of Authors’ Access Fund\, giving authors support for travel\, subsistence\, childcare or access needs for events\, residencies\, and retreats. URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/soa-community-hub-underrepresented-writers-networks-launch-and-coffee-morning/ LOCATION:The Society of Authors\, 24 Bedford Row\, London\, WC1R 4EH\, London\, WC1R 4EH\, GB CATEGORIES:SoA Community Hub,SoA in Person,Underrepresented Writers Networks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Community-Hub_Underrepresented-writers-network-coffee-morning-1.jpg GEO:51.5206792;-0.1162502 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Society of Authors 24 Bedford Row London WC1R 4EH London WC1R 4EH GB;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24 Bedford Row\, London\, WC1R 4EH:geo:-0.1162502,51.5206792 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T160000 DTSTAMP:20260928T130951Z CREATED:20260908T084826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T130951Z UID:10002272-1791552600-1791561600@societyofauthors.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/West-Midlands.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org GEO:52.4753297;-1.8837564 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Zellig Gibb Street Birmingham B9 4AT;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Gibb Street:geo:-1.8837564,52.4753297 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T160000 DTSTAMP:20260929T110542Z CREATED:20260929T110542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T110542Z UID:10002300-1791554400-1791561600@societyofauthors.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Swansea.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org GEO:51.6238067;-3.9435446 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=HQ Urban Kitchen The Old Police Station The Old Police Station Llys Glas 37 Orchard St Swansea SA1 5AJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Old Police Station\, The Old Police Station\, Llys Glas\, 37 Orchard St:geo:-3.9435446,51.6238067 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T180000 DTSTAMP:20260921T094717Z CREATED:20260921T094034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T094717Z UID:10002288-1791561600-1791568800@societyofauthors.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/South-East-London.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org GEO:51.4445456;-0.0847204 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bell House 27 College Road Dulwich London SE21 7BG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=27 College Road\, Dulwich:geo:-0.0847204,51.4445456 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T120000 DTSTAMP:20260813T090548Z CREATED:20260727T093142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T090548Z UID:10002246-1791626400-1791633600@societyofauthors.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Dorset.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org GEO:50.7565925;-1.8020991 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hall on the Hill St Catherine's Hill Community Hall 17 Marlow Dr Christchurch BH23 2RR;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St Catherine's Hill Community Hall\, 17 Marlow Dr\, Christchurch:geo:-1.8020991,50.7565925 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T193000 DTSTAMP:20260921T102001Z CREATED:20260921T100035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T102001Z UID:10002289-1791829800-1791833400@societyofauthors.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Chester.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/chester-group-online-authors-north-conference-debrief-121026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T113000 DTSTAMP:20260728T090155Z CREATED:20250108T090059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T090155Z UID:10002073-1791885600-1791891000@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:Professional Development – The nuts and bolts of writing series fiction DESCRIPTION:Join Author Vaseem Khan as he leads this session covering the essentials of writing series fiction\, i.e. fiction that features returning characters and settings. \nWe will explore examples of brilliant series across different genres such as crime\, fantasy and romance\, and examine the key ingredients that make such fiction successful. The session will detail how to create narrative arcs that ‘grow’ your characters\, how to develop overarching themes\, and the elements of world-building that make readers consistently come back for more. We will also discuss what agents and editors are currently looking for in new series pitches. \nThis session is for authors currently writing or contemplating writing series or episodic fiction i.e. fiction with recurring characters and/or settings. \n  \nOnline Professional Development events – free for SoA Members | £35 for Non-Members \nNot a member? Sign up here. \n  \nWhat will this session cover?\n\nWhat makes for brilliant series fiction\, across different genres? \nHow to create evolving narrative arcs for your characters\nHow to write self-contained plots in each series outing \nThe importance of overarching themes\nHow to create a world that readers want to revisit\nWhat do agents and editors want in series fiction?\n\n  \nProgramme\n\nWelcome\, introductions and housekeeping from Lilly Brend-Fish – Events & Engagement Manager\, SoA (3 mins)\nPresentation by Vaseem Khan (60 mins)\nComfort Break (5 mins)\nQ&A with audience (20 mins) \nSummary and closing comments (2 mins)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nSend us your questions\nIf you would like to send questions in advance\, email LBrendfish@societyofauthors.org with ‘Writing series fiction’ in the subject header. We will prioritise questions sent in advance and answer as many as we can from the audience on the day. \n  \nThe Line-up\nVaseem Khan\nVaseem Khan is the author of several award-winning crime series including the Baby Ganesh Agency novels\, set in modern Mumbai\, and the Malabar House historical series\, set in 1950s Bombay. His debut\, The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra\, was selected by the Sunday Times as one of the 40 best crime novels published 2015-2020. Midnight at Malabar House\, the first Malabar House novel\, won the Crime Writers’ Association Historical Dagger. He is also the author of Quantum of Menace\, the first in a series featuring Q from the world of James Bond. \nWebsite: http://vaseemkhan.com | Instagram: @vaseemkhanwriter | X:@VaseemKhanUK \n  \nAccessibility\n\nAttendees will have the option to turn on the live transcript\, to watch with subtitles\nIf you require BSL interpretation for this event\, please email events@societyofauthors.org\n\n  \nBooking\nSoA Members: Please use the ‘Register – SoA Members’ form below and provide your details\, including your membership number. If you’re unsure of your SoA ID\, please email info@societyofauthors.org. \nNon-members: Choose one of the two ticket options below\, complete the registration form\, then fill out the billing info to finalise your payment. \nFor event or registration questions\, email events@societyofauthors.org. \nSoA Members – Free \nNon-Members – £35 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accordion Title\n \n Accordion Content \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Society of Authors’ Access Fund - donate now\n \n Giving authors support for travel\, subsistence\, childcare or access needs for events\, residencies\, and retreatsEvery contribution helps us ensure that these needs and costs aren’t barriers to authors wishing to access events. If you are in a position to help\, please donate via the link below. If you are an author facing access issues\, please click here to see if we can help. DONATE NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SoA Fundraising Bookshop\n \n Browse our virtual Bookshop.org store featuring books by authors and speakers taking part in our events programme. When you make a purchase using our affiliate links\, a percentage will go to the Society of Authors’ Access Fund\, giving authors support for travel\, subsistence\, childcare or access needs for events\, residencies\, and retreats. URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/professional-development-the-nuts-and-bolts-of-writing-series-fiction/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:#SoAatHome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Professional-Development_The-nuts-and-bolts-of-writing-series-fiction-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T140000 DTSTAMP:20260914T095224Z CREATED:20260914T094717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T095224Z UID:10002281-1791892800-1791900000@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:Surrey Group: Talk with Beth Appleby DESCRIPTION:Join the Surrey Group on Tuesday 13 October from 12:00 for our next meeting for a talk with local member Beth Appleby. \nBeth will be sharing with us the story behind her book Carrying Hope: expecting death\, delivering life and how she came to write it. After receiving devastating news during her third pregnancy\, the journey to birth held many twists and turns\, surprises\, encouragement and dark times.  \nTRIGGER WARNING: Please be aware there will be content about baby loss and stillbirth.  \nUltimately ending with a story the medical world had never deemed possible\, Beth felt compelled to chronicle her story to give hope to other families. She will share the challenges of writing a memoir of recent events\, the decision to publish under a pseudonym\, her experience of being published by a hybrid publisher and the impact of the book to date. \nWe will meet at The Seahorse\, 52-54 The Street\, Shalford\, Guildford\, GU4 8BU. All writerly and bookish guests 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. \nPlease email member-volunteer Howard Matthews with any questions. URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/surrey-group-talk-with-beth-appleby-131026/ LOCATION:The Seahorse\, 52-54 The Street\, Guildford\, GU4 8BU CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Surrey.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Howard Matthews":MAILTO:howardsmatthews@gmail.com GEO:51.2183052;-0.5690283 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Seahorse 52-54 The Street Guildford GU4 8BU;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=52-54 The Street:geo:-0.5690283,51.2183052 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T203000 DTSTAMP:20260717T141907Z CREATED:20260119T113752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T141907Z UID:10001911-1791919800-1791923400@societyofauthors.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hertfordshire.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/hertfordshire-writers-online-meet-up-131026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T120000 DTSTAMP:20260717T141132Z CREATED:20260122T130257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T141132Z UID:10001942-1791972000-1791979200@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:Warwickshire Group: Creative Coffee Morning DESCRIPTION:Join the Warwickshire Group on Wednesday 14 October from 10am for an informal session to come together and work on our various projects – bring your laptop or notebook! We’ll spend 5-10 minutes at the start of the meeting to set our individual goals\, then everyone will concentrate on their work before reconvening at 11.50 to share what we have achieved.  \nWe will meet at Café Desa\, 3 Regent Grove\, Leamington Spa\, CV32 4NY. Free to attend\, but everyone is asked to buy a drink or two (and a snack if you fancy) from the cafe as they kindly allow us to use their space for free. On-street parking in Regent Grove or Hamilton Terrace\, bike racks are 50 yards away by the town hall or a bus stop is just round the corner on The Parade. \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/warwickshire-group-creative-coffee-morning-141026/ LOCATION:Café Desa\, Regent Grove 3\, Royal Leamington Spa\, Warwickshire\, CV32 5AA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Warwickshire.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ignaty Dyakov":MAILTO:hello@lifesensei.uk GEO:52.2891944;-1.5345424 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Café Desa Regent Grove 3 Royal Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV32 5AA United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Regent Grove 3:geo:-1.5345424,52.2891944 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T210000 DTSTAMP:20260910T111902Z CREATED:20260206T113327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T111902Z UID:10001983-1792004400-1792011600@societyofauthors.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Edinburgh.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org GEO:55.9702964;-3.1716647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Argonaut Books 15-17 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 8LN;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15-17 Leith Walk:geo:-3.1716647,55.9702964 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T140000 DTSTAMP:20261007T151355Z CREATED:20250108T090059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T151355Z UID:10001773-1792067400-1792072800@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:SoA Autumn Members' Lunch - hosted by Nicola Morgan DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Autumn Members’ Lunch event held at our London offices on Bedford Row. Meet and mingle with SoA staff and fellow members\, and hear a few words from SoA Fellow\, Nicola Morgan. \nPlaces are limited and subject to availability. Please note that there will be limited seating at this event. \n  \nIn Person: Member Lunches events – £9.50 for SoA Members  \nNot a member? Sign up here. \n  \nProgramme\n\n12.30pm – Event starts\n1pm – Welcome and introductions from  SoA Chief Executive\, Anna Ganley\n\n\n1.05pm – Anna Ganley will host a short in conversation with SoA Fellow\, Nicola Morgan (20 mins). She will share tips about her journey so far.\n\n\n1.25pm – Mingling and networking\n\n\n2pm – Event finishes\n\n  \nThe Line up\nNicola Morgan\nNicola Morgan\, sometimes known as The Teenage Brain Woman\, is a multi-award-winning author of fiction and non-fiction whose written and spoken work on young brains\, psychology and mental health is loved by teenagers\, schools and families around the world. In 2018 the School Library Association awarded her the Outstanding Contribution to Information Books. Her teenage novels have also won awards and she hopes to return to fiction one day. Nicola has served as Chair of both the Society of Authors in Scotland and the Children’s Writers and Illustrators Group and campaigns for authors’ rights to earn appropriately from their work\, whether printed or spoken. \n  \nAccessibility\nOur Events space is located on the ground floor of our office. We have a wheelchair ramp at the side entrance of the building. We also have an accessible toilet by the side entrance. \nIf you have any access requirements\, please email events@societyofauthors.org \n  \nFeeling unwell?\nWe recommend the following: \n\nStaying home if you’re feeling unwell or have flu-like symptoms\nWashing your hands when coming in from the outdoors and / or before touching your face\nApplying alcohol hand sanitiser (we will have these on site)\nWe advise attendees to wear a face mask if they feel comfortable doing so\n\n  \nTickets \n£9.50 for SoA Members \n  \nBooking\nBook your place using the booking from below. Places are limited. \nPlease read our event booking Terms and Conditions: https://societyofauthors.org/legal-privacy/event-terms/ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accordion Title\n \n Accordion Content \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Society of Authors’ Access Fund - donate now\n \n Giving authors support for travel\, subsistence\, childcare or access needs for events\, residencies\, and retreatsEvery contribution helps us ensure that these needs and costs aren’t barriers to authors wishing to access events. If you are in a position to help\, please donate via the link below. If you are an author facing access issues\, please click here to see if we can help. DONATE NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SoA Fundraising Bookshop\n \n Browse our virtual Bookshop.org store featuring books by authors and speakers taking part in our events programme. When you make a purchase using our affiliate links\, a percentage will go to the Society of Authors’ Access Fund\, giving authors support for travel\, subsistence\, childcare or access needs for events\, residencies\, and retreats. URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/soa-autumn-members-lunch-hosted-by-nicola-morgan/ LOCATION:The Society of Authors\, 24 Bedford Row\, London\, WC1R 4EH\, London\, WC1R 4EH\, GB CATEGORIES:SoA in Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Autumn-Members-Lunch-4.jpg GEO:51.5206792;-0.1162502 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Society of Authors 24 Bedford Row London WC1R 4EH London WC1R 4EH GB;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24 Bedford Row\, London\, WC1R 4EH:geo:-0.1162502,51.5206792 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T150000 DTSTAMP:20260730T133948Z CREATED:20250108T090059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T133948Z UID:10002233-1792157400-1792162800@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:SoA Community Hub | Boxing class with Roy Summers DESCRIPTION:Join us this October for a boxing class as part of our Community Hub on Bedford Row\, hosted by boxing coach and personal trainer\, Roy Summers. \nThis session will be approximately 60 minutes of light exercise based around learning some boxing skills\, fitness and fun boxing-based games. Suitable for all levels of fitness and abilities as session content is tailored to who we have in the room. \nJust bring yourselves! All equipment will be provided\, just wear gym gear/comfortable workout clothing and trainers! \n  \nPlaces are limited and subject to availability. \nNot a member? Sign up here. \n  \nProgramme\n\n1.30pm – Event starts | Refreshments on arrival\n2pm – Boxing session starts\n3pm – Boxing session ends\n\n  \nThe Line up\nRoy Summers\nRoy Summers is a Level 3 England boxing coach\, Coach Educator for England boxing\, personal trainer\, exercise for Parkinson’s instructor and coach for several outreach organisations – bringing boxing into local communities. \nInstagram: @boxingcoachroy \n  \nAccessibility\n\nOur Events space is located on the ground floor of our office. We have a wheelchair ramp at the side entrance of the building. We also have an accessible toilet by the side entrance.\nIf you have any access requirements\, please email events@societyofauthors.org\n\n  \nFeeling unwell?\nWe recommend the following: \n\nStaying home if you’re feeling unwell or have flu-like symptoms\nWashing your hands when coming in from the outdoors and / or before touching your face\nApplying alcohol hand sanitiser (we will have these on site)\nWe advise attendees to wear a face mask if they feel comfortable doing so\n\n  \nBooking\nBook your place using the booking from below. Places are limited. \nPlease read our event booking Terms and Conditions: https://societyofauthors.org/legal-privacy/event-terms/ \n  \nTickets \nSoA Members – £14.50 \nNon-Members – £24.50 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accordion Title\n \n Accordion Content \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Society of Authors’ Access Fund - donate now\n \n Giving authors support for travel\, subsistence\, childcare or access needs for events\, residencies\, and retreatsEvery contribution helps us ensure that these needs and costs aren’t barriers to authors wishing to access events. If you are in a position to help\, please donate via the link below. If you are an author facing access issues\, please click here to see if we can help. DONATE NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SoA Fundraising Bookshop\n \n Browse our virtual Bookshop.org store featuring books by authors and speakers taking part in our events programme. When you make a purchase using our affiliate links\, a percentage will go to the Society of Authors’ Access Fund\, giving authors support for travel\, subsistence\, childcare or access needs for events\, residencies\, and retreats. URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/soa-community-hub-boxing-class-with-roy-summers/ LOCATION:The Society of Authors\, 24 Bedford Row\, London\, WC1R 4EH\, London\, WC1R 4EH\, GB CATEGORIES:SoA Community Hub,SoA in Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Boxing-class-with-Roy-Summers-1.jpg GEO:51.5206792;-0.1162502 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Society of Authors 24 Bedford Row London WC1R 4EH London WC1R 4EH GB;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24 Bedford Row\, London\, WC1R 4EH:geo:-0.1162502,51.5206792 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T160000 DTSTAMP:20260917T114459Z CREATED:20260917T113330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T114459Z UID:10002286-1792159200-1792166400@societyofauthors.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Brighton-Hove.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org GEO:50.8242824;-0.1583492 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Regency Town House 13 Brunswick Square Hove BN3 1EH;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13 Brunswick Square:geo:-0.1583492,50.8242824 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T150000 DTSTAMP:20260720T114944Z CREATED:20260720T104739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T114944Z UID:10002211-1792242000-1792249200@societyofauthors.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/East-Midlands.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org GEO:52.9543037;-1.1437646 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Library The Broadway The Library The Broadway 14-18 Broad Street Nottingham NG1 3AL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Library\, The Broadway\, 14-18 Broad Street:geo:-1.1437646,52.9543037 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261017T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261017T170000 DTSTAMP:20261001T112431Z CREATED:20261001T112431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T112431Z UID:10002302-1792249200-1792256400@societyofauthors.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Netherlands.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org GEO:52.3743982;4.8909725 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MindSpace Dam Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 162 Amsterdam 1012 SJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 162:geo:4.8909725,52.3743982 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T193000 DTSTAMP:20260717T124004Z CREATED:20250108T090059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T124004Z UID:10002056-1792432800-1792438200@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:SoA Listening Session | Online DESCRIPTION:This year\, we’re hosting a series of in-person and online Listening Sessions to understand the biggest issues affecting our members. As we journey through our current five-year strategy period\, 2025-2030\, we want to ensure that we continue to listen to members’ needs. \nThe format for our Member Listening Sessions will involve a small group meeting for members to share the biggest issues affecting them as an author. These meetings will be structured to foster open communication and understanding among members on topics relevant to the business of authorship. \nThis is part of a series of listening sessions we’re hosting in person and online this year. We also have an online survey which you can complete here. \n  \nProgramme\n\n6pm – Listening session starts\nDiscussion led by SoA Chief Executive Anna Ganley and SoA Chief Operating Officer\, Katharine King (90 mins)\n7.30pm – session ends\n\n  \nAccessibility \n\nAttendees will have the option to turn on the live transcript\, and to watch with subtitles.\nIf you require BSL interpretation for this event\, please email events@societyofauthors.org\n\n  \nBooking\nBook your place for this event via the registration form below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accordion Title\n \n Accordion Content \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Society of Authors’ Access Fund - donate now\n \n Giving authors support for travel\, subsistence\, childcare or access needs for events\, residencies\, and retreatsEvery contribution helps us ensure that these needs and costs aren’t barriers to authors wishing to access events. If you are in a position to help\, please donate via the link below. If you are an author facing access issues\, please click here to see if we can help. DONATE NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SoA Fundraising Bookshop\n \n Browse our virtual Bookshop.org store featuring books by authors and speakers taking part in our events programme. When you make a purchase using our affiliate links\, a percentage will go to the Society of Authors’ Access Fund\, giving authors support for travel\, subsistence\, childcare or access needs for events\, residencies\, and retreats. URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/soa-listening-session-online/ CATEGORIES:#SoAatHome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Online-Listening-Sessions.jpg LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/soa-listening-session-online/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T200000 DTSTAMP:20260929T100318Z CREATED:20260929T095033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T100318Z UID:10002298-1792609200-1792612800@societyofauthors.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Highlands-Moray.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/highlands-and-moray-group-catch-up-211026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T150000 DTSTAMP:20260930T120058Z CREATED:20240804T201437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T120058Z UID:10002181-1792677600-1792681200@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:Talk with Brandy Schillace - Authors with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses Network Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next online meet-up on Thursday 22 October from 2pm. \n \nThis month we will be joined by Brandy Schillace (skil-AH-chay) PhD. Brandy is a writer\, historian\, and social justice advocate. Her work covers medical humanities\, creative writing\, disability\, neurodivergence\, and representation. An award-winning novelist and former academic\, Brandy writes and speaks about disability\, visibility\, and inclusion. \nHer last two mystery novels feature neurodivergent characters with hidden disabilities and LGBTQ characters; she has been doing a lot of work discussing what it’s like both to support representation as an author while also living with chronic illness and disability. She leads an initiative called Path to Publication where she served as a developmental editor for disabled and minority authors\, through the BMJ. \nFormerly an editor for Culture\, Medicine and Psychiatry\, a medical anthropology journal and BMJ’s Medical Humanities\, where she focused on disability studies\, Brandy works as a freelance journalist as well as a writer of nonfiction and fiction. Brandy has written about death and dying\, scientific invention\, Cold War medicine\, bioethics\, organ transplant\, and forensics. In Mr. Humble and Dr. Butcher\, she provided an extensive history of brain surgery and neuroscience. Her most recent nonfiction\, The Intermediaries\, tells the forgotten\, daring history of trans activists\, gender affirming surgeries\, and the fight for LGBTQ rights in the shadow of the Third Reich. The book was longlisted for the 2025 National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction\, shortlisted for the Triangle Awards\, and a Kirkus Reviews and Boston Globe Best Book of the Year. In fiction\, Brandy is author of The Framed Women of Ardemore House\, winner of the Royden B. Davis award\, and The Dead Come to Stay\, mystery novels featuring a neurodivergent protagonist. \nBrandy has bylines at WSJ\, Scientific American\, Globe and Mail\, HuffPo\, WIRED\, Boston Globe\, and UNDARK. She is host of Unsolved Mysteries of Medicine (2025) and the popular YouTube livestream and podcast\, Peculiar Book Club\, featuring bestselling authors of unusual nonfiction\, from Lindsey Fitzharris and Mary Roach to Ed Yong and Deborah Blum. It is in its seventh season.  She has appeared on Mysteries at the Museum with Don Wildman\, The Unbelievable with Dan Akroyd\, Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny\, and Histories Greatest Mysteries with Laurence Fishburne. Brandy gives regular keynotes and participates in other speaking events\, and is a tireless advocate for social justice\, disability and LGBTQ+ representation. \nBrandy is a member of the  Writer’s Guild of America\, DC Science Writers Association\, and National Association of Science Writers in the United States. In the UK\, she is a member of the Crime Writers Association\, where she co-convenes the nonfiction chapter\, and the Society of Authors. Brandy is an elected fellow of the Royal Historical Society. In spring of 2026\, Brandy was a visiting scholar to the University of Manchester\, where we gave two talks and a workshop about autism\, disability\, and neurodivergence in conjunction with the Center for History\, Science\, Technology and Medicine and the Autism Center. \nAbout the Authors with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses Network  \nThe Authors with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses network is a member-led peer support network aims to break feelings of isolation by connecting authors facing common experiences\, in an online community that offers continuing professional and personal support. \nWe run monthly get-togethers using Zoom\, where you can chat informally online with others. Depending on your computer or device\, you can take part either using audio or video. Please let us know if you have any specific needs that will help you take part. \nOur primary aim is to offer a friendly and supportive space where you can feel safe to ask questions\, share experiences\, offer advice\, and make new connections. For more information\, visit our Network page here. \nOur online meet-ups are free to attend for ADCI Network members only. To join us\, click the Going button below and enter your details in the RSVP form. We’ll send you an email with a link to join us on Zoom. \nIf the confirmation email doesn’t arrive in your inbox\, please check your junk mail folder!  \nIf you have any access questions please contact us at disabledauthors@gmail.com URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/talk-with-brandy-schillace-authors-with-disabilities-and-chronic-illnesses-network-meeting-221026/ CATEGORIES:#SoAatHome,ADCI,Authors with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses Network ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ADCI-6.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Elsa Woodmeade":MAILTO:ewoodmeade@societyofauthors.org LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/talk-with-brandy-schillace-authors-with-disabilities-and-chronic-illnesses-network-meeting-221026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T203000 DTSTAMP:20261007T134428Z CREATED:20261006T112034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T134428Z UID:10002264-1792695600-1792701000@societyofauthors.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Norfolk-and-Suffolk.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82691578418?pwd=fe8Zak7FOPDjd5MNvimSpBEbnYmOb9.1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T210000 DTSTAMP:20260717T141634Z CREATED:20260108T141656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T141634Z UID:10001885-1792695600-1792702800@societyofauthors.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Harrogate-North-Yorkshire.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org GEO:53.9952602;-1.5394869 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=North Bar Mount Parade Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 1BX United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Mount Parade:geo:-1.5394869,53.9952602 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T160000 DTSTAMP:20260922T102208Z CREATED:20260922T101933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T102208Z UID:10002292-1792843200-1792857600@societyofauthors.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/North-East.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org GEO:55.3881318;-1.6125937 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Red Lion Inn Northumberland St Alnmouth Alnwick NE66 2RJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Northumberland St\, Alnmouth:geo:-1.6125937,55.3881318 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T140000 DTSTAMP:20260915T104726Z CREATED:20260915T104708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T104726Z UID:10002283-1793102400-1793109600@societyofauthors.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/South-Buckinghamshire.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org GEO:51.6129563;-0.6477897 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Beech House Penn Road 17 Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire HP9 2PN United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Penn Road 17:geo:-0.6477897,51.6129563 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T130000 DTSTAMP:20261005T084316Z CREATED:20260119T131749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T084316Z UID:10001921-1793185200-1793192400@societyofauthors.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Salisbury-Wiltshire.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org GEO:51.067585;-1.7977339 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fig and Fox 46 High Street Salisbury SP1 2NT;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=46 High Street:geo:-1.7977339,51.067585 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261028T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261028T193000 DTSTAMP:20260929T112519Z CREATED:20260929T102745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T112519Z UID:10002299-1793212200-1793215800@societyofauthors.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/France.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/france-group-turning-fact-into-fiction-with-helen-baggott-281026/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T120000 DTSTAMP:20260917T094051Z CREATED:20260122T130627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T094051Z UID:10001943-1793354400-1793361600@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:Warwickshire Group: Friday Forum DESCRIPTION:Join the Warwickshire Group on Friday 30 October from 10am for a coffee and a brainstorm session with fellow local authors.  \nThis month\, we are trialling a new venue as discussed. We’ll meet at Cacao Coffee & Chocolate Co\, 52 Warwick Street\, Leamington Spa\, CV32 5JS. The staff know we are coming and we shall organise tables as you arrive\, depending on need. The venue is accessible for wheelchairs. The nearest car parks are Covent Garden and Chandos Street\, both within a 2-3 minute walk. The buses also stop very near the cafe on the Parade.   \nAll 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/warwickshire-group-friday-forum-301026/ LOCATION:Cocao Coffee & Chocolate Co\, 52 Warwick Street\, Leamington Spa\, CV32 5JS CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Warwickshire.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ignaty Dyakov":MAILTO:hello@lifesensei.uk GEO:52.2918275;-1.5365738 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cocao Coffee & Chocolate Co 52 Warwick Street Leamington Spa CV32 5JS;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=52 Warwick Street:geo:-1.5365738,52.2918275 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T160000 DTSTAMP:20260903T143316Z CREATED:20260903T143316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T143316Z UID:10002268-1793455200-1793462400@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:Belfast & Beyond meet-up DESCRIPTION:Join us at our next coffee catch up on Saturday 31 October from 2pm as we continue to develop our vibrant SoA network across Belfast & Beyond! \nWe aim to bring together writers\, illustrators and literary translators to find inspiration\, support and community. These meet-ups are a friendly\, informal opportunity to connect and chat with local SoA members. Who are they? What are they up to? \nSoA members are encouraged to come along and expand their community in a supportive environment. At these meet-ups members can hear about the work of others\, share their own thoughts or simply chat about the weather. On the day just look out for your local SoA host Frances McVeigh and other members who will be stopping by for a chat. All welcome! \nOur next coffee catch up will take place at The Seamus Heaney Centre\, 38-40 University Road\, Belfast\, BT7 1NJ. \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. \nWith your help we would like to roll out local coffee catch ups on a more regular basis across Northern Ireland for 2026.  Are you based in Antrim or Down and would you like to host one in your local area? Then reach out to Elsa Woodmeade at localgroups@societyofauthors.org for more information. URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/belfast-beyond-meet-up-311026/ LOCATION:The Seamus Heaney Centre\, 38-40 University Road\, Belfast\, BT7 1NJ CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up,Society of Authors in Northern Ireland ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Belfast-Beyond.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Frances McVeigh":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org GEO:54.5864948;-5.9358973 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Seamus Heaney Centre 38-40 University Road Belfast BT7 1NJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=38-40 University Road:geo:-5.9358973,54.5864948 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T113000 DTSTAMP:20260728T090215Z CREATED:20250108T090059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T090215Z UID:10001951-1793613600-1793619000@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:Professional Development - Writing a synopsis DESCRIPTION:Join Olivia Chapman as she leads this 90-minute workshop sharing practical tips on how to write a synopsis for submission to an agent\, producer or for a competition. \nIn order to participate fully\, you will need to have a complete story (in whatever form) which you can talk about from start to finish. Although you do not need to be published to attend\, you do need to have a complete manuscript as the synopsis will include the full story you have written. \n  \nOnline Professional Development events – free for SoA Members | £35 for Non-Members \nNot a member? Sign up here. \n  \nWhat will this session cover?\nYou’ll learn how to structure your synopsis\, what to include and what to leave out\, and how to pick out the most important parts of your story. \n  \nProgramme\n\nWelcome\, introductions and housekeeping from Lilly Brend-Fish – Events & Engagement Manager\, SoA (3 mins)\nPresentation by Olivia Chapman (60 mins)\nComfort break (5 mins)\nQ&A with audience 20 mins)\nSummary and closing comments (2 mins)\n\n  \nSend us your questions\nIf you would like to send questions in advance\, email Lbrendfish@societyofauthors.org with ‘Writing a synopsis’ in the subject header. We will prioritise questions sent in advance and answer as many as we can from the audience on the day. \n  \nThe Line-up\nLiv Chapman\nLiv Chapman is programmer and festival manager who’s worked with writers for over 20 years. She currently works with Hexham Book Festival\, Word Up North in Bradford and Cheltenham Festivals\, as well as the Society of Authors. \nWebsite: https://livchapman.co.uk/ \n  \nAccessibility \n\nAttendees will have the option to turn on the live transcript\, to watch with subtitles\nIf you require BSL interpretation for this event\, please email events@societyofauthors.org\n\n  \nBooking\nSoA Members: Please use the ‘Register – SoA Members’ form below and provide your details\, including your membership number. If you’re unsure of your SoA ID\, please email info@societyofauthors.org. \nNon-members: Choose one of the two ticket options below\, complete the registration form\, then fill out the billing info to finalise your payment. \nFor event or registration questions\, email events@societyofauthors.org. \nSoA Members – Free \nNon-Members – £35 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accordion Title\n \n Accordion Content \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Society of Authors’ Access Fund - donate now\n \n Giving authors support for travel\, subsistence\, childcare or access needs for events\, residencies\, and retreatsEvery contribution helps us ensure that these needs and costs aren’t barriers to authors wishing to access events. If you are in a position to help\, please donate via the link below. If you are an author facing access issues\, please click here to see if we can help. DONATE NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SoA Fundraising Bookshop\n \n Browse our virtual Bookshop.org store featuring books by authors and speakers taking part in our events programme. When you make a purchase using our affiliate links\, a percentage will go to the Society of Authors’ Access Fund\, giving authors support for travel\, subsistence\, childcare or access needs for events\, residencies\, and retreats. URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/professional-development-writing-a-synopsis/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:#SoAatHome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Professional-Development_Writing-a-synopsis-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T200000 DTSTAMP:20260922T124935Z CREATED:20250108T090059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T124935Z UID:10002295-1793646000-1793649600@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:SoA Cymru end of year review and online social DESCRIPTION:Join the SoA Cymru Group for their end of year review and online social. \nFind out what the committee has been doing this year and look ahead to 2027. Meet the committee informally and spend time meeting and talking to other Cymru members. \nThis event is for SoA Members. Not a member? sign up here \n  \nProgramme\n\nEnd of year review: Find out what the Cymru committee has been doing this year and look ahead to 2027. Including time for Q&A. (30 mins)\nMeet the committee informally and spend time chatting with other SoA Cymru members online via Zoom and in a variety of different breakout rooms hosted by the committee (30 mins)\nThis event will be moderated by Emma Boniwell – SoA Head of Membership and Author Communities\, Cymru coordinator\, SoA\n\n  \nAbout the Society of Authors Cymru\nThe Society of Authors Cymru is a national group of the Society of Authors. Established in 2018\, we provide professional advice and support for Welsh writers at all stages of their career\, whether they write in English or Welsh. \nWe organise regular events and host socials across the year via a volunteer steering committee and local groups. Join us to meet authors across Wales\, find out what’s happening in your area and be a part of your local Society of Authors community. \nFind out more here \n  \nAccessibility \n\nAttendees have the option to turn on the live captions\nIf you require BSL interpretation for this event\, please email events@societyofauthors.org\n\n  \nBooking\nBook your place using the registration form below. This event is for SoA Members only. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accordion Title\n \n Accordion Content \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Society of Authors’ Access Fund - donate now\n \n Giving authors support for travel\, subsistence\, childcare or access needs for events\, residencies\, and retreatsEvery contribution helps us ensure that these needs and costs aren’t barriers to authors wishing to access events. If you are in a position to help\, please donate via the link below. If you are an author facing access issues\, please click here to see if we can help. DONATE NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SoA Fundraising Bookshop\n \n Browse our virtual Bookshop.org store featuring books by authors and speakers taking part in our events programme. When you make a purchase using our affiliate links\, a percentage will go to the Society of Authors’ Access Fund\, giving authors support for travel\, subsistence\, childcare or access needs for events\, residencies\, and retreats. URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/soa-cymru-end-of-year-review-and-online-social/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:#SoAatHome,Society of Authors in Wales ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SoA-Cymru_end-of-year-review-and-online-social.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR