We support a growing network of local groups across the UK and abroad, connecting SoA members at regular meet-ups and events. Run by members for members, local groups are a great way to meet fellow authors in your area, share knowledge, support and inspire one another.
Whenever a new group is set up or an event is scheduled in your area, we’ll email you to let you know. Local groups are currently running a mix of online and in person sessions.
- No group in your area? We can help you start your own
- Tips and ideas for successful meet-ups
Resources for current local group organisers are here.
Looking for a group near you but not yet an SoA member? You’re welcome to attend up to two local group meet-ups before we ask you to join the SoA to continue attending.
Find a group near you
Some of our local groups meet exclusively online, and some offer a blend of online and in-person group activities. Where groups meet online, or meet in a variety of places, we’ve supplied a generic location and encourage you to look at the events listing for more accurate information. Our local groups are entirely dependent on our wonderful team of member volunteers. If there isn’t a group near you, we can help you start your own.
Use the group finder button below to find your nearest group. You can enter your postcode and increase the search radius if you’re struggling to find a group near you. You can also use the category filter to see active or inactive groups, or groups that meet in-person or online. For a list of all the Groups, please select the Group Directory button.
Glasgow
A friendly, easy going group keen to connect with as many local authors as possible
Hertfordshire
Meets on the second Tuesday of every month for an informal chat and occasional talks.
Monmouth
An informal meet-up for authors in the area to discuss their work and share advice on publishing
Novelists in London
A friendly, informal group for fiction writers to get together, discuss their projects and support one another
Somerset
Informal meet-ups for authors across the area to connect and support one another
Tufnell Park
A night down the pub with fellow writers for networking, discussion, entertainment and knowledge
We support a growing network of local groups across the UK and abroad, connecting SoA members at regular meet-ups and events. Run by members for members, local groups are a great way to meet fellow authors in your area, share knowledge, support and inspire one another.
Whenever a new group is set up or an event is scheduled in your area, we’ll email you to let you know. Local groups are currently running a mix of online and in person sessions.
- No group in your area? We can help you start your own
- Tips and ideas for successful meet-ups
Resources for current local group organisers are here.
Looking for a group near you but not yet an SoA member? You’re welcome to attend up to two local group meet-ups before we ask you to join the SoA to continue attending.
Find a group near you
Some of our local groups meet exclusively online, and some offer a blend of online and in-person group activities. Where groups meet online, or meet in a variety of places, we’ve supplied a generic location and encourage you to look at the events listing for more accurate information. Our local groups are entirely dependent on our wonderful team of member volunteers. If there isn’t a group near you, we can help you start your own. While we will do our best to maintain this map, the group listing and events listing are the most accurate sources of information.
Bath
The Bath Group was established in 2018 and usually meet for lunch in central Bath. Events include practical talks by guest speakers with time to chat to fellow authors.
Meeting frequency: Occasional
Events
List of events in Photo View
Bath
The Bath Group was established in 2018 and usually meet for lunch in central Bath. Events include practical talks by guest speakers with time to chat to fellow authors.
Meeting frequency: Occasional
Events
List of events in Photo View