Bringing authors together — to support, campaign and learn.
We support many author communities which SoA members can join for free.
Our groups and networks cater to a range of interests from the professional to the personal, from work specialisms to geographical areas.
Each is led by member volunteers and offers a supportive forum where you can share advice, ideas, and discuss common experiences.
Authors North
For members living and writing in the North of England
Authors with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses
A peer support network for authors living and working with health challenges
Carers Network
You don’t stop being an author when you start being a carer
Children’s Writers & Illustrators
Creators of content for the children’s books market
Comics Creators Network
A professional support network for comics creators
Educational Writers
Writers of content for all educational settings
Local groups
Bringing members together across the UK and overseas
Poetry & Spoken Word
Community, advice and support, and raising the profile of poetry and performance
Scriptwriters
Creators of digital, broadcast, AV and theatre
Self-Publishers Group
A member-led group connecting self-published authors to share experiences, recommendations and advice
Society of Authors Cymru
The national group for writers, illustrators and translators in Wales
Society of Authors in Northern Ireland
The national group for writers, illustrators and translators in Northern Ireland
Society of Authors in Scotland
The national group for writers, illustrators and translators in Scotland
Sustainability Network
Working together for a more sustainable industry
Translators Association
The collective voice for literary translators