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SUMMARY:North Wales Group catch-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Wales Group online on Tuesday 3 November from 17:00 for our next online meeting. \nOur next Zoom meeting will be an opportunity to meet other members of the group. Come and share ideas and information about your own experiences\, projects and plans.  \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/north-wales-group-catch-up-031126/
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/north-wales-group-catch-up-031126/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up,Society of Authors in Wales
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T210000
DTSTAMP:20261019T112458Z
CREATED:20261019T111317Z
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SUMMARY:Tufnell Park Writers: Talk with Jonathan Pollock
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tufnell Park Writers on Wednesday 4 November from 19:00 to hear from neurosurgeon and author Jonathan Pollock. \nJonathan will be talking to us about his book A Short History of Neurosurgery in the UK and Ireland: Influences\, Founders and Units and his publishing experiences so far. Be prepared to be enthralled as he shares some personal anecdotes and fascinating insights into his world. \nPollock is a consultant Neurosurgeon at Essex Neurosciences Centre\, Queens Hospital with a focus on tumours of the brain and skull base and the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. He is also a joint Archivist at the Society of British Neurological Surgeons. He has presented and published widely on the history and development of neurosurgery. \nYou can purchase Jonathan’s book via this link. For on the night only he has managed to obtain discount copies for just £30 which is over half price!\nCash or phone transfer only. Please understand that Jonathan is a specialist with considerable expertise thus his book is medical academia which is reflected in the price. \nIf you can afford to and have any interest in the subject then please support him. I have been privy to some of his discoveries already and (excuse the pun but) they will blow your mind! \nWe will meet at The Lord Palmerston\, 33 Dartmouth Park Hill\, London NW5 1HU. \nImportant Note: \nThe Lord Palmerston now has a new owner and as a consequence we no longer have our 10% food discount. Please continue to support the pub as much as possible as we still get the room for free! \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 contact member-volunteer group organiser Jon-Jon Jones with any questions about the event.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/tufnell-park-writers-talk-with-jonathan-pollock-041126/
LOCATION:The Lord Palmerston\, 33 Dartmouth Park Hill\, London\, NW5 1HU
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jon-Jon Jones":MAILTO:jonjonwriting@yahoo.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T123000
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SUMMARY:Oxfordshire Group: Shut Up and Write!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oxfordshire Group on Thursday 5 November from 10am for an online writing session alongside other authors in your area. \nWriting can be lonely and sometimes it’s difficult to self-motivate\, so this event is an opportunity to meet other writers\, share updates on your work\, and progress your own writing projects in company. It’s a collegiate and focused space to get work done at the same time as providing a low-stakes environment in which to meet other writers. We look forward to seeing you there! \nSchedule: \n10am: welcomes and goal-setting \n10.15am: silent writing (cameras off if preferred) \n11am: check-in and a cup of tea \n11.15am: second writing session \n12pm: check in and chat \n12.30pm: end \nAll members welcome! \nTo join us\, click the Going button below and enter your details in the RSVP form to receive the Zoom joining details online. Please contact us with any questions.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/oxfordshire-group-shut-up-and-write-051126/
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/oxfordshire-group-shut-up-and-write-051126/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alice Little":MAILTO:fiction@alicelittle.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T210000
DTSTAMP:20261009T113014Z
CREATED:20261005T090829Z
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SUMMARY:North West London Group: Traditional\, Hybrid\, or Self?
DESCRIPTION:Join the North West London Group for our next meet-up on Thursday 5 November from 19:00 at Kensal Rise Library\, Bathurst Gardens\, London NW10 5EU. \nAt this meeting\, we will be discussing traditional\, hybrid and self-publishing. What is your experience and thoughts on the best way to be published? To what degree are an agent\, editorial support\, finance\, and marketing key factors? \nBring your own drinks and snacks — wine glasses\, cups\, mugs\, and hot water will be available (bring your tea/coffee bags\, alcoholic drinks also allowed). The toilet is wheelchair accessible\, and there is free wi-fi. \nIf you know of local writers who may be interested in the group\, do invite them along. They can attend up to two meetings before being asked to join the SoA to continue attending. \nKensal Rise Library is within walking distance of Kensal Rise Station (Mildmay Line) and Kensal Green Station (Bakerloo + Lioness Line) and bus routes 6\, 18\, 28\, 52\, and 187. There is free residential street parking in the area but spaces are limited. \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-west-london-group-traditional-hybrid-or-self-051126/
LOCATION:Kensal Rise Library\, Bathurst Gardens\, London\, NW10 5EU
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T120000
DTSTAMP:20261013T103235Z
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SUMMARY:Manchester Group: Making Tax Digital with Rachel Freeman
DESCRIPTION:Join the Manchester Group on Friday 6 November from 10:00 for our next in person catch-up with guest speaker Rachel Freeman. \nRachel Freeman from Freeman Accountancy (Rochdale) will speak to the group about Making Tax Digital\, VAT and what authors can and cannot put through as earnings/expenses etc. \nIf you have any questions about accounts/tax issues\, you are very welcome to bring them along to ask. \nWe’ll meet at The Social Refuge\, 27 Ancoats Street\, Manchester\, M4 5AJ who kindly lets us meet in a private room in the book/coffee shop for free. All they ask is that we purchase a tea/coffee/piece of cake to support their business. \nWe’ll meet from 10am – 12pm\, with the option to stay for a drink after. \nAll members welcome. We hope to see you there! \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/manchester-group-making-tax-digital-with-rachel-freeman-061126/
LOCATION:Social Refuge\, 27 Great Ancoats Street\, Manchester\, M4 5AJ
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T123000
DTSTAMP:20261008T092501Z
CREATED:20261008T092024Z
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SUMMARY:Bristol Group social meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bristol Group for an in person meet-up on Friday 6 November from 11:00. We will meet in the café/bar area of Watershed\, 1 Canons Road\, Harbourside\, Bristol BS1 5TX. \nThis is a social meeting where we will catch up over a drink and have a chat about all things writerly. This meeting will be hosted by Elizabeth Haylett Clark\, Senior Contracts Advisor at the SoA\, and we will also be looking for a new member-volunteer organiser for the group. \nAll members welcome! \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/bristol-group-social-meet-up-061126/
LOCATION:Watershed Cafe\, 1 Canon's Road\, Bristol\, BS1 5TX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T140000
DTSTAMP:20261016T103541Z
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SUMMARY:Monmouth Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Monmouth group on Friday 6 November from 11:00 for a social catch-up. \nUnfortunately\, Luisa Jones is now unable to give her presentation\, so this will be a social  catch-up instead. \nWe will first be meeting from 11am for a coffee and catch up at Creates Bistro\, 7 Church Street\, Monmouth NP25 3BX before having the 12pm meeting at Monmouth Library and Community Hub\, Whitecross Street\, NP25 3BY.  \nBring your own lunch. There are tea and coffee making facilities at the Library. \nIf you haven’t been before\, both venues are close together in the centre of Monmouth not far from the Glendower St carpark. Come and join us for a chat. \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/monmouth-group-meet-up-061126/
LOCATION:Monmouth Library\, Monmouth Library\, Whitecross Street\, Monmouth\, NP25 3BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up,Society of Authors in Wales
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T140000
DTSTAMP:20261013T100512Z
CREATED:20261013T095614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T100512Z
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SUMMARY:Surrey Group: Talk with Tracy Cook
DESCRIPTION:Join the Surrey Group on Tuesday 10 November from 12:00 for a talk with author Tracy Cook. \nTracy Cook is author of Wings over Valletta\, a novel set in Malta in World War Two about a mother’s search for the child she was forced to give up years before. \nTracy will be talking about the challenges of writing historical fiction in the current literary market.She will be looking at how to find great ideas and why they should resonate today\, how to research but without letting the research drive your story\, and how to make your characters feel and sound like real people. \nWe’ll also cover the value of immersion in your era\, the importance of the tiny detail and tackle the biggest question facing any historical novelist – accuracy versus authenticity.  Should we ever change historical fact to better tell our story? \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-tracy-cook-101126/
LOCATION:The Seahorse\, 52-54 The Street\, Guildford\, GU4 8BU
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Howard Matthews":MAILTO:howardsmatthews@gmail.com
GEO:51.2183052;-0.5690283
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260717T141919Z
CREATED:20260119T114337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T141919Z
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SUMMARY:Hertfordshire Writers online meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Hertfordshire Writers on Tuesday 10 November 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-101126/
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/hertfordshire-writers-online-meet-up-101126/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260717T141123Z
CREATED:20260122T130941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T141123Z
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SUMMARY:Warwickshire Group: Creative Coffee Morning
DESCRIPTION:Join the Warwickshire Group on Wednesday 11 November 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-111126/
LOCATION:Café Desa\, Regent Grove 3\, Royal Leamington Spa\, Warwickshire\, CV32 5AA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ignaty Dyakov":MAILTO:hello@lifesensei.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261113T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261113T160000
DTSTAMP:20261015T093855Z
CREATED:20261006T101830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T093855Z
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SUMMARY:West Midlands Group: Self v Traditional Publishing
DESCRIPTION:Join the West Midlands Group on Friday 13 November from 14:00 for an in-person discussion on self-publishing versus traditional publishing. \n What are the connections and differences between the two modes of publication? What questions should you ask yourself when deciding between these two routes? What is the role of the author in each of these modes of publication? This is an opportunity for you to share your own experiences of publishing and ask questions of others. \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-self-v-traditional-publishing131126/
LOCATION:The Exchange\, 3 Centenary Square\, Birmingham\, B1 2DR
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
GEO:52.4785257;-1.9077552
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260720T114806Z
CREATED:20260720T105732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T114806Z
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SUMMARY:East Midlands Group Nottingham hybrid meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the East Midlands Group in-person and online on Saturday 14 November 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-141126/
LOCATION:The Library\, The Broadway\, The Library\, The Broadway\, 14-18 Broad Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 3AL
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T173000
DTSTAMP:20260914T084928Z
CREATED:20260914T084928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T084928Z
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SUMMARY:Cambridge Group translators meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the translators of the Cambridge Group on Tuesday 17 November from 16:00 for an informal chat at our next meet-up. Bring anything you’d like to discuss – knotty problems\, tricky word play\, contractual dilemmas\, massive generalised self-doubt – and come to meet some fellow translators. \nDon’t worry if you haven’t been to a meet-up before\, come along and say hello. If you run into any local translators in the meantime please do invite them along! \nWe’ll meet in the The Parlour (through iron gates at side\, then across hall)\, Cambridge Unitarian Church\, 5 Emmanuel Road\, Cambridge CB1 1JW. There is a kitchen so we can have some tea etc. \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/cambridge-group-translators-meet-up-171126/
LOCATION:Cambridge Unitarian Church\, Emmanuel Road\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB1 1JW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260717T141605Z
CREATED:20260108T142535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T141605Z
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SUMMARY:Harrogate and North Yorkshire Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Harrogate and North Yorkshire Group on Tuesday 17 November 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-171126/
LOCATION:North Bar\, Mount Parade\, Harrogate\, North Yorkshire\, HG1 1BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T140000
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SUMMARY:Brighton and Hove Group: Good News Meet
DESCRIPTION:Join the Brighton & Hove Group on Friday 20 November from 14:00 at The Regency Town House for a special meeting celebrating the successes\, milestones and good news in our writing lives. \nDue to the popularity of our first Good News Meet we have unanimously decided upon a second such format. \nIt was a wonderful opportunity for local authors in the community to gain a glimpse of the wealth and diversity of the successful writing talent we have here amongst fellow members in East Sussex. Thank you to the 6 speakers who shared their incredible news and the backgrounds behind their many varied books. \nRecap: \n\nThelma McGough’s fascinating life story – art school with John Lennon\, dating Paul McCartney\, marriage to Roger McGough…and news of her agent and publishing deal with HarperNorth.\nJane Peyton shared her inspiring and serendipitous voyage on how she got her agent through Byte the Book for her cosy crime book set about the ‘ethical assassin.’\nJudy Ridgway\, author of 78 books\, expert in vegetarian cuisine\, wine and international olive oil expert shared (and signed my copy of) her booklet on Olive Oil.\nDavid Hendy talked about the story behind the story behind the story of how The Circus: The Men and Women Who Fought Nazi Germany Over the Airwaves evolved and came to be published with Profile Books.\nElizabeth Darling PhD Architectural Historian who just published her new book\, Palace of the Ether\, Broadcasting House and the Architecture of the BBC. The building of Broadcasting House – the design\, materials and construction sourced only from Britain and its Empire.\nVictor L Moore of Myth&Magick Children’s/YA Fantasy Author\, Playwright and Children’s Drama Tutor who has written series of wonderfully imaginative books for all ages.\n\nIf anyone else is interested in taking one of two more 15 minute slots then please get in touch to localgroups@societyofauthors.org. We already have 4 speakers lined up to share their good news next month\, see below: \n\nMaxine Pancaldi whose debut novel Burning Lies was long listed for the Cheshire Novel Prize 2026 – down to the last 6% of the International writing competition.\nEmer Rohan\, a new member who self-published her debut novel in 2026. Between You and Me is a contemporary novel about teenage secrets and parental pressures.\nHelen Croydon who is going to share the many challenges involved in the publication of memoir she ghostwrote (her name is even on the cover) Forbidden Love: A True Story of Adoption\, Reunion and Longing by Sophia Greenwood with Helen Croydon.\nLuke Young has written a book about living completely offline with no computer or smartphone since he was 18. Find out more about why he made the decision and the implications it has had.\nCecil Marlowe-Cael Fenn will share the news about the publication of her debut novel The Restorative Artist (from publisher Lucent Dreaming) and its immersive launch event.\nMarisa Linton will talk about how she managed to reinvent herself as a prize-winning novelist of speculative and supernatural fiction. Her novels\, The Binding Spell and Circle of Shadows were published in 2025. Her third novel Domain of Darkness will be out on 3 December 2026.\n\nLet’s celebrate one another\, share what we’ve learned\, and cheer each other on. \nWe’ll meet upstairs 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-good-news-meet-201126/
LOCATION:The Regency Town House\, 13 Brunswick Square\, Hove\, BN3 1EH
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261124T140000
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SUMMARY:South Buckinghamshire Group: Facebook Advertising
DESCRIPTION:Join the South Buckinghamshire Group on Tuesday 24 November from 12:00 for our next in person meeting. \nIn this meeting\, we will discuss the pros and cons of using Amazon Advertising to promote our books.  \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-facebook-advertising-241126/
LOCATION:Beech House\, Penn Road 17\, Beaconsfield\, Buckinghamshire\, HP9 2PN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T130000
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SUMMARY:Salisbury and Wiltshire Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Salisbury and Wiltshire Group for an in person meet-up on Wednesday 25 November from 11:00. \nWe 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-251126/
LOCATION:Fig and Fox\, 46 High Street\, Salisbury\, SP1 2NT
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T130000
DTSTAMP:20261016T111944Z
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SUMMARY:Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells autumn catch up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells group for an in person meet-up on Thursday 29 October from 17:30. \nPlease join us for an autumn catchup in Sevenoaks. Meet fellow writers in your area at this informal and supportive session. \nWe will meet at The White Hart\, Tonbridge Road\, Sevenoaks\, TN13 1SG \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/sevenoaks-and-tunbridge-wells-autumn-catch-up-291026/
LOCATION:The White Hart\, Tonbridge Road\, Sevenoaks\, TN3 1SG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260717T140839Z
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SUMMARY:Warwickshire Group: Friday Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join the Warwickshire Group on Friday 27 November from 10am for a coffee and a brainstorm session with fellow local authors.  \nWe’ll meet at Boston Tea Party\, 1A Clarendon Avenue\, Leamington Spa\, CV32 5QU. Several tables will be reserved for us at the back of the coffee shop which is accessible for wheelchairs. On-street parking or Covent Garden multi-storey car park is close by and there are plenty of bus stops too. \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-271126/
LOCATION:Boston Tea Party (Leamington Spa)\, Clarendon Avenue\, Royal Leamington Spa\, Warwickshire\, CV32\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ignaty Dyakov":MAILTO:hello@lifesensei.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T140000
DTSTAMP:20261014T111153Z
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SUMMARY:West Midlands Group online social
DESCRIPTION:Join the West Midlands Group on Friday 27 November from 13:00 for an online social. \n\nMeet fellow authors in your area\, share your latest projects and what you’re currently working on. Don’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-online-social-271126/
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/west-midlands-group-online-social-271126/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261128T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260903T143544Z
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SUMMARY:Belfast & Beyond meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our next coffee catch up on Saturday 28 November 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-281126/
LOCATION:The Seamus Heaney Centre\, 38-40 University Road\, Belfast\, BT7 1NJ
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up,Society of Authors in Northern Ireland
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