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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
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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
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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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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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