How I write – in conversation with Ruth Millington
23 April @ 14:30 - 15:15 BST
Grab a cuppa and get to know author Ruth Millington, joint winner of the ALCS Educational Writers’ Award. Ruth will be in conversation with fellow author (TBC) to discuss her work and career and to offer a glimpse into her creative routines.
This event is in conjunction with the SoA’s Educational Writers Group.
#SoAatHome in conversation events – free for all + donation
Our #SoAatHome How I Write in conversation events will be free for all but with a donation option when registering for the event. All donations made go towards the Society of Authors’ Access Fund. The fund is to help provide authors with support for travel, subsistence, childcare or access needs for events, residencies, and retreats. If you would like to make a donation with your booking, please do so when registering for the event below.
Programme
- Welcome, introductions and housekeeping (3 mins)
- Ruth Millington, and a glimpse into her creative routine (15-20 mins)
- Ruth will do a short visual reading from her latest book, This Book Will Make You An Artist (illustrated by Ellen Surrey) (2-3 mins)
- Q&A with audience (10-15 mins)
- Summary and closing comments (2 mins)
- This event will be moderated by Mathilde Zeeman – Publishing Contracts Advisor, SoA
Send us your questions
If you would like to send questions in advance, email MZeeman@societyofauthors.org with ‘Ruth Millington – Question’ in the subject header. We will prioritise questions sent in advance and answer as many as we can from the audience on the day.
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About Educational Writers Group
Educational Writers Group (EWG) is a professional network for SoA members who produce educational materials for all settings including schools, higher education and academic institutions, and the English Language Teaching sector. We welcome emerging career authors who are interested in producing educational materials in the future as well as established authors.
The group is run by an elected committee of volunteers with expertise in different areas. For all inquiries please email co-ordinator Tilly Zeeman.
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The Line-up
Ruth Millington
Ruth Millington is an art historian, curator, broadcaster and author, specialising in modern and contemporary art. Her first book MUSE (Vintage) uncovers the inspiring real-life stories of figures in famous portraits, while This Book Will Make You An Artist (Nosy Crow) encourages younger readers to be creative by taking inspiration from the world’s greatest masterpieces. She has presented several documentaries, including ‘Painting with Scissors’ for BBC Radio 4, which tells the overlooked yet radical story of collage art. Ruth believes that anyone can be an artist, no matter where they come from.
Website: https://ruthmillington.co.uk/ | Instagram: @millington_ruth
Need to know
Accessibility
- Attendees will have the option to turn on the live transcript, to watch with subtitles
- If you require BSL interpretation for this event, please email events@societyofauthors.org
Before the event
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During the event
- This online event will take place on Zoom Webinar; you will not be visible on screen but will be able to ask questions via the Q&A function or interact via the chat box
- This event will be recorded but you won’t be on screen
- Attendees have the option to turn on the live transcript
- This event is 45 minutes
After the event
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- You’ll be able to catch the recording on our Vimeo channel
Booking
Please either use the form titled ‘Register – no donation’ or the option of the different ticket options with a donation amount depending on how much you would like to donate towards the Society of Authors Access Fund.
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