Professional Development – How to research online safely and step outside the Google universe
OnlineJoin author and editorial trainer, Adam LeBor as he hosts his final of three #SoAatHome sessions focusing on safety and security online.
Join author and editorial trainer, Adam LeBor as he hosts his final of three #SoAatHome sessions focusing on safety and security online.
In our first Funding Week session of the week, we are joined by Writing West Midlands chief executive Jonathan Davidson, who will host this invaluable member only #SoAatHome professional development session on applying for a DYCP – Developing Your Creative Practice fund.
Join us to find out what funding opportunities are available to writers in England, Scotland and Wales.
Join Comic Creator, Rhiannon Griffiths in this session that flips the script on traditional fundraising training. This workshop is a practical, playful deep dive into the creative funding landscape.
In this session the grants team will discuss all the funding opportunities available from the SoA, including who is eligible and how to apply, before taking questions from attendees.
Join the ADCI network for an informal group chat this May.
This session lead by confidence and mindset coach, Kelly Weekes will look at possible ways to handle agent and/or publisher rejections, and to help you build your resilience and make a plan to move forward.
Join Anna Caig as she leads this session, exploring ideas for video content for those who don’t necessarily want to share content of themselves.
Join Print-on-demand Manager, Srishti Kadu as she leads this session aiming to raise awareness in the author community in general about issues to think about when designing in an environmentally-conscious way – exploring what choices can have the most impact on a book’s carbon footprint.
Join Public Relations specialist, Ronke Lawal for this interactive and engaging session for authors and creatives to learn how to boost their personal profiles and maintain visibility with their readers and target audience.
Join us online on Wednesday 18 June for the 2025 Society of Authors’ Awards and Summer Party as we celebrate this year’s winners, with support from the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS).
Join the ADCI network for a discussion with Elizabeth Kellingley, Accessibly Manager and Accessibility Network Leader for Bloomsbury Publishing.
Grab a cuppa and get to know English classicist, Mary Beard. Mary will be in conversation with Senior Publishing Contracts Advisor at the SoA, Theo Jones to discuss her work and career and to offer a glimpse into his creative routine.
This event is the first out of three sessions, hosted by chartered financial planner, Lewis Paterson. These sessions will cover the basics of pensions and ways to better your preparation for retirement.
Grab a cuppa and get to know author, Nydia Hetherington. Nydia will be in conversation with Claire Wade to discuss her work and career and to offer a glimpse into his creative routine.
Join the ADCI network for a discussion with Caro Clarke on taking your next steps with your non-fiction proposal.
This event is the second out of three sessions, hosted by chartered financial planner, Lewis Paterson. These sessions will cover the basics of pensions and ways to better your preparation for retirement.
This event is the first out of three sessions, hosted by chartered financial planner, Lewis Paterson. These sessions will cover the basics of pensions and ways to better your preparation for retirement.