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Industry Insider – Why you should stand for the board
Industry Insider – Why you should stand for the board
Join the SoA's Management Committee Chair Vanessa Fox O'Loughlin as she chairs this discussion on why you should join the SoA's board with Management Committee members Harriet Evans, Charles Harris and Helen Epega.
Industry Insider – Making a living as a writer in Wales
Industry Insider – Making a living as a writer in Wales
How can you make a living as a writer in Wales in 2025? Full-time children’s writer and SoA Cymru committee member Helen Docherty chairs this discussion with the writer, coach, workshop leader, and so much more, Julia Forster and the writer and editor Kathryn Tann.
Scottish Islands Group: Summer
Scottish Islands Group: Summer
Join the Scottish Islands Group for a social meeting on the theme of 'Summer'.
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Brighton and Hove Group: Justine Solomons
Brighton and Hove Group: Justine Solomons
Join the Brighton and Hove Group to hear from Justine Solomons of Byte the Book on finding support as an author.
Tufnell Park Writers: Summer Picnic
Tufnell Park Writers: Summer Picnic
Join the Tufnell Park Group for a summer picnic on Hampstead Heath!
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Oxfordshire Group: Shut Up and Write!
Oxfordshire Group: Shut Up and Write!
Join the Oxfordshire group for a collaborative morning writing session.
How we translate – in conversation with David Colmer and David McKay
How we translate – in conversation with David Colmer and David McKay
Grab a cuppa and get to know translators David Colmer and David McKay. David and David will be in conversation with Jane Davis to discuss their work and career and to offer a glimpse into their creative routines.
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Manchester Group: Work in Progress Part 2
Manchester Group: Work in Progress Part 2
Join the Manchester Group for a follow-up meeting to discuss our works in progress.
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Surrey Group: Nammit, Crammit and Supper
Surrey Group: Nammit, Crammit and Supper
Come along to hear from writer Andy Charman on use of language, names and dialects in historical fiction.
Cambridge Group translators meet-up
Cambridge Group translators meet-up
Join the Cambridge Group for their next in person get-together for translators in the Cambridge area.
Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells Group meet-up
Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells Group meet-up
Come along to the next meeting for a catch-up and the chance to listen to crime/mystery writer J M Simpson talk about her experience as a busy novelist managing a career and family as well as writing books.
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Warwickshire Group: Creative Coffee Morning
Warwickshire Group: Creative Coffee Morning
An informal coffee morning to come together and work on our various projects.
Edinburgh Group: Publicity & Promotion
Edinburgh Group: Publicity & Promotion
Come along to our next meeting for a catch-up and to discuss publicity, promotion and social media.
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How I write – in conversation with Mary Beard
How I write – in conversation with Mary Beard
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.
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SoA in Person | Educational Writers Group Summer Symposium
SoA in Person | Educational Writers Group Summer Symposium
Join us for a convivial afternoon of talks by academic and educational writers and publishers.
West Midlands Group meet-up
West Midlands Group meet-up
Join the West Midlands Group for a chat and a catch-up at their next meeting.
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East Riding of Yorkshire Group meet-up
East Riding of Yorkshire Group meet-up
Join the East Riding of Yorkshire Group for their next social meet-up in York.
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Novelists in London meet-up
Novelists in London meet-up
Join Novelists in London for an informal chat, networking and information sharing session.
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Professional Development – Pension 101: what, why and how
Professional Development – Pension 101: what, why and how
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.
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Highlands and Moray Group online meet-up
Highlands and Moray Group online meet-up
Join the Highlands and Moray Group for a chat and a catch-up at our next online meeting.
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Gloucestershire Group: Sharing our writing practice
Gloucestershire Group: Sharing our writing practice
Join the Gloucestershire Group for a supportive discussion about our writing practice.
How I write – in conversation with Nydia Hetherington
How I write – in conversation with Nydia Hetherington
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.
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Harrogate and North Yorkshire Group meet-up
Harrogate and North Yorkshire Group meet-up
Join the Harrogate and North Yorkshire Group for their next social meet-up.
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South Buckinghamshire Group meet-up
South Buckinghamshire Group meet-up
Join the South Buckinghamshire Group to discuss our successes of 2025 thus far.
South East London Group meet-up
South East London Group meet-up
Join the South East London Group to hear from life, business and leadership coach Rasheed Ogunlaru.
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France Group: Where do you get your ideas?
France Group: Where do you get your ideas?
Join the France Group to discuss where we get our writing ideas.
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Shropshire Group meet-up
Shropshire Group meet-up
Join the Shropshire Group for their first in person meet-up in Shrewsbury.
Non-Fiction Proposals: Next Steps with Caro Clarke – Authors with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses Network Meeting
Non-Fiction Proposals: Next Steps with Caro Clarke – Authors with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses Network Meeting
Join the ADCI network for a discussion with Caro Clarke on taking your next steps with your non-fiction proposal.
Manchester Group: Networking Meet-Up
Manchester Group: Networking Meet-Up
Join the Manchester Group for a networking meet-up and get to know your fellow authors.
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Warwickshire Group: Friday Forum
Warwickshire Group: Friday Forum
Come along for an informal meeting to network, chat and share ideas.
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Salisbury and Wiltshire Group meet-up
Salisbury and Wiltshire Group meet-up
Join the Salisbury and Wiltshire Group for their next social meet-up.