BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Society of Authors - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://societyofauthors.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Society of Authors REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T200000 DTSTAMP:20261007T151613Z CREATED:20250108T090059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T151613Z UID:10001775-1796320800-1796328000@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:Winter SoA Lates - hosted by Dean Atta DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Winter SoA Lates for the chance to meet and mingle with SoA staff and fellow members\, and hear from poet and SoA Member\, Dean Atta. \nWe will be serving pizza and prosecco during this event (soft drinks will be available). \nPlaces are limited and subject to availability. Please note that there will be limited seating at this event. \n  \nIn Person: SoA Lates events – £9.50 for SoA Members \nNot a member? Sign up here.  \n  \nProgramme\n\n6pm – Event starts\n\n\n6.30pm – Welcome and introductions from SoA’s CEO\, Anna Ganley\n\n\n6.35pm – Grants & Prizes Administrator and Poetry and Spoken Word Group staff co-coordinator\, Rose Hensher hosts a short in conversation with fiction and non-fiction writer\, poet and screenwriter\, Dean Atta (20 mins). Dean will share tips about his journey so far.\n\n\n7pm – Mingling and networking\n\n\n8pm – Close\n\n  \nThe Line up\nDean Atta\nDean Atta is a BAFTA award-winning screenwriter and Stonewall Book Award-winning author from London. Best known for his young adult novel in verse\, The Black Flamingo\, and the stop-motion animation\, Two Black Boys in Paradise\, his heartfelt storytelling draws on his Greek Cypriot and Jamaican heritage as well as his queer identity. \nDean is a patron of LGBT+ History Month and Chair of the Poetry and Spoken Word Group of the Society of Authors.Dean has published three young adult novels in verse\, two poetry collections\, two picture books\, and a memoir. His debut adult novel\, Big Man\, will be published by Cipher Press in September 2026. \n \nAccessibility\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  \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  \nTickets \n£9.50 for SoA Members \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 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/winter-soa-lates-hosted-by-dean-atta/ LOCATION:The Society of Authors\, 24 Bedford Row\, London\, WC1R 4EH\, London\, WC1R 4EH\, GB CATEGORIES:SoA in Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Winter-SoA-Lates-2.jpg GEO:51.5206792;-0.1162502 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Society of Authors 24 Bedford Row London WC1R 4EH London WC1R 4EH GB;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24 Bedford Row\, London\, WC1R 4EH:geo:-0.1162502,51.5206792 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261205T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261205T150000 DTSTAMP:20260720T114651Z CREATED:20260720T111119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T114651Z UID:10002213-1796475600-1796482800@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:East Midlands Group Nottingham hybrid meet-up DESCRIPTION:Join the East Midlands Group in-person and online on Saturday 5 December 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/ LOCATION:The Library\, The Broadway\, The Library\, The Broadway\, 14-18 Broad Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 3AL CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/East-Midlands.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org GEO:52.9543037;-1.1437646 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Library The Broadway The Library The Broadway 14-18 Broad Street Nottingham NG1 3AL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Library\, The Broadway\, 14-18 Broad Street:geo:-1.1437646,52.9543037 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261207T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261207T180000 DTSTAMP:20260717T132909Z CREATED:20250108T090059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T132909Z UID:10002197-1796662800-1796666400@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:Writers of Colour Network online meet-up DESCRIPTION:Join the Writers of Colour Network on Monday 7 December from 5pm for a member-led networking session\, hosted by members Lisa Kiew and Durre Shahwar and moderated by Sophia Jackson\, Head of Events and Engagement\, and Rose Hensher\, Grants and Prizes Administrator. Come along and get to know your fellow authors! \nMeeting structure \n\n30 minutes – Whole group discussion on a theme. Please send any theme suggestions to localgroups@societyofauthors.org. \n30 minutes – Breakout rooms to get to know other members in smaller groups.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nWriters of Colour Network\nThe Writers of Colour Network is an informal\, member-led network established in 2026 for authors\, illustrators and translators of colour to meet\, chat and share their experiences through online networking meetings. To join the mailing list and be kept up to date on the network’s events and activities\, please email membership@societyofauthors.org. \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/writers-of-colour-network-online-meet-up-071226/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Underrepresented Writers Networks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Writers-of-Colour.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T120000 DTSTAMP:20260717T140741Z CREATED:20260122T131559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T140741Z UID:10001946-1796810400-1796817600@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:Warwickshire Group: Creative Coffee Morning DESCRIPTION:Join the Warwickshire Group on Wednesday 9 December 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-091226/ LOCATION:Café Desa\, Regent Grove 3\, Royal Leamington Spa\, Warwickshire\, CV32 5AA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Warwickshire.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ignaty Dyakov":MAILTO:hello@lifesensei.uk GEO:52.2891944;-1.5345424 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Café Desa Regent Grove 3 Royal Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV32 5AA United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Regent Grove 3:geo:-1.5345424,52.2891944 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T191500 DTSTAMP:20260728T102626Z CREATED:20250108T090059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T102626Z UID:10002229-1796839200-1796843700@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:End of year poetry celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special night of poetry and celebration\, hosted by Jasmine Gardosi. Watch live poetry readings from this year’s SoA Awards poets – including the judges and winners of the Cholmondeley Awards and Eric Gregory Awards. \n\nCatch up with the 2026 SoA Awards\n\nThis event is in conjunction with our Poetry and Spoken Word Group and is part of our 2026 SoA Awards wraparound events. \n  \nProgramme\n\nWelcome\, introductions and housekeeping from Natalie Thorpe and Rose Hensher– Co-coordinators of the Poetry and Spoken Word Group\, SoA (2 mins)\nWelcome from Jasmine Gardosi (3 mins) \nAnnual Poetry Collaboration hosted by Jasmine Gardosi (60 mins)\nSummary and closing comments (10 mins)\nThis event will be moderated by Natalie Thorpe – Grants and Prizes Design Manager\, SoA \n\n  \nThe Line-up \nJasmine Gardosi – Host\nJasmine Gardosi is the former Birmingham Poet Laureate and an Honorary Doctor of Letters. They are a multiple slam champion\, beatboxer\, winner of the Out-Spoken Prize for Poetry and winner of the Saboteur Award for Best Spoken Word Performer 2023. Their work exploring beatbox poetry\, neurodivergence\, LGBTQ identity and mental health has appeared on Button Poetry\, at the Tate Modern\, Glastonbury Festival\, Symphony Hall\, BBC and Sky Arts. \nThey have been invited to perform and run workshops around the world\, and their poem about the pandemic\, filmed on a rollercoaster\, was broadcast across America on PBS. Their poetry/beatbox/Celtic Dubstep show about gender identity\, Dancing To Music You Hate\, won the Saboteur Award for Best Spoken Word Show and toured to the Philippines with the British Council. \nInstagram: @jasminegardosi | Website: www.jasminegardosi.com \n  \nAccessibility \n\nAttendees have the option to turn on the live captions\nIf you require BSL interpretation for this event\, please email events@societyofauthors.org\n\n  \nBooking\nBook your place using the registration form below. \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/end-of-year-poetry-celebration/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:#SoAatHome,Poetry and Spoken Word Group,SoA Awards wraparound ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PSWG-end-of-year-poetry-celebration_with-host.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T210000 DTSTAMP:20260717T140119Z CREATED:20260206T113929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T140119Z UID:10001984-1796842800-1796850000@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:Edinburgh Group meet-up DESCRIPTION:Join the Edinburgh group on Wednesday 9 December from 7pm for a writerly catch up. \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!  \nWe will meet at Argonaut Books\, 15-17 Leith Walk\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8LN. \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/edinburgh-group-meet-up-091226/ LOCATION:Argonaut Books\, 15-17 Leith Walk\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8LN CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Edinburgh.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org GEO:55.9702964;-3.1716647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Argonaut Books 15-17 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 8LN;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15-17 Leith Walk:geo:-3.1716647,55.9702964 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T110000 DTSTAMP:20260717T133426Z CREATED:20250108T090059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T133426Z UID:10002042-1796896800-1796900400@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Writers Network online meet-up DESCRIPTION:Join the LGBTQ+ Writers Network on Thursday 10 December from 10am for a member-led networking session. Come along and get to know your fellow authors! \nMeeting structure \n\n30 minutes – Whole group discussion on a theme. Send any theme suggestions to localgroups@societyofauthors.org. \n30 minutes – Genre-specific breakout rooms to chat with members in smaller groups about your experiences.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nLGBTQ+ Writers Network\nThe LGBTQ+ Writers Network is an informal\, member-led network established in 2026 for LGBTQ+ authors\, illustrators and translators to meet\, chat and share their experiences through online networking meetings. To join the mailing list and be kept up to date on the network’s events and activities\, please email membership@societyofauthors.org. \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/lgbtq-network-online-meet-up-101226/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Underrepresented Writers Networks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/LGBTQ-Network.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T151500 DTSTAMP:20261019T152729Z CREATED:20250108T090059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T152729Z UID:10002240-1796913000-1796915700@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:How I write - in conversation with Patrice Lawrence DESCRIPTION:Grab a cuppa and get to know award-winning writer and journalist\, and current Waterstones Children’s Laureate\, Patrice Lawrence. \nPatrice will be in conversation with Executive Director of Words of Colour\, writer and literary activist\, Joy Francis\, to discuss her work and career and to offer a glimpse into her creative routines. \nOnline in conversation events – free for all + donation \nAll donations made go towards the Society of Authors’ Access Fund. The fund is to help provide authors support for travel\, subsistence\, childcare or access needs for events\, residencies\, and retreats. If you would like to make a donation with your booking\, please do so when registering for the event below. \n  \nProgramme\n\nWelcome\, introductions and housekeeping from Joy Francis (3 mins)\nIntroductions to Patrice Lawrence\, and a glimpse into her creative routines (20-25 mins)\nPatrice will do a short reading from her book Rose\, Interrupted (2-3 mins)\nQ&A with audience (10 mins) \nSummary and closing comments (2 mins)\nThis event will be moderated by Sophia A Jackson – Head of Events & Engagement\, SoA\n\n  \nThe Line-up\nPatrice Lawrence\nPatrice Lawrence is an award-winning writer for readers of all ages. She is the current Waterstones Children’s Laureate championing the benefits of story-sharing for vulnerable children. \nInstagram: @lawrencepatrice \n  \nJoy Francis\nJoy Francis is executive director of Words of Colour. A writer\, literary activist\, curator and creative entrepreneur\, Joy has co-developed a raft of initiatives centring inclusion in literature\, heritage and publishing\, including the inaugural Jerwood Compton Poetry Fellowships and the Poets of Colour Incubator with Manchester Poetry Library. She is a Royal Society of Literature Honorary Fellow 2022. \nInstagram: @wordsofcolour | @msjoyfrancis \n  \nSend us your questions\nIf you would like to send questions in advance\, email SJackson@societyofauthors.org with ‘Patrice Lawrence – Question’ in the subject header. We will prioritise questions sent in advance and answer as many as we can from the audience on the day. \n  \nAccessibility\n\nAttendees will have the option to turn on the live transcript\, to watch with subtitles\nIf you require BSL interpretation for this event\, please email events@societyofauthors.org\n\n  \nBooking\nPlease either use the form titled ‘Register – no donation’ or the option of the different ticket options with a donation amount depending on how much you would like to donate towards the Society of Authors Access Fund. \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/how-i-write-in-conversation-with-patrice-lawrence/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:#SoAatHome ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/How-I-write_in-conversation-with-Patrice-Lawrence-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261211T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261211T160000 DTSTAMP:20261015T095745Z CREATED:20261015T095300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T095745Z UID:10002326-1796997600-1797004800@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:West Midlands Group: Taking Care of Yourself DESCRIPTION:Join the West Midlands Group on Friday 11 December from 14:00 for an in-person social focusing on taking care of yourself during the festive period. \nThis will primarily be a social meeting to exchange tips for self-care over a very busy and sometimes overwhelming time. \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-taking-care-of-yourself-111226/ LOCATION:The Exchange\, 3 Centenary Square\, Birmingham\, B1 2DR CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/West-Midlands.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org GEO:52.4785257;-1.9077552 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3 Centenary Square:geo:-1.9077552,52.4785257 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261216T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261216T120000 DTSTAMP:20261015T102110Z CREATED:20261015T101217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T102110Z UID:10002327-1797415200-1797422400@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:Cambridge Group meet-up DESCRIPTION:Join the Cambridge Group on Wednesday 16 December from 10:00 for an informal chat at our next in person meet-up. \nMeet fellow society members in your area\, share your latest projects\, and chat about what you’re currently working on. \nDon’t worry if you haven’t been to a meet-up before – come along and say hello! \nWe’ll meet at Parker’s Tavern at The University Arms Hotel\, Regent Street\, Cambridge CB2 1AD from 10:00 – 12:00. \n\n\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-meet-up-161226/ LOCATION:Parker’s Tavern\, The University Arms Hotel\, Cambridge\, CB2 1AD CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Cambridge.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org GEO:52.2019338;0.125055 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Parker’s Tavern The University Arms Hotel Cambridge CB2 1AD;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The University Arms Hotel:geo:0.125055,52.2019338 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270108T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270108T140000 DTSTAMP:20261015T105614Z CREATED:20261015T105614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T105614Z UID:10002328-1799413200-1799416800@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:West Midlands Group online social DESCRIPTION:Join the West Midlands Group on Friday 8 January from 13:00 for an online social. \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-080127/ CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/West-Midlands.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/west-midlands-group-online-social-080127/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270116T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270116T150000 DTSTAMP:20260720T113542Z CREATED:20260720T113542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T113542Z UID:10002214-1800104400-1800111600@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:East Midlands Group Nottingham hybrid meet-up DESCRIPTION:Join the East Midlands Group in-person and online on Saturday 16 January 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\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-160127/ LOCATION:The Library\, The Broadway\, The Library\, The Broadway\, 14-18 Broad Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 3AL CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/East-Midlands.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org GEO:52.9543037;-1.1437646 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Library The Broadway The Library The Broadway 14-18 Broad Street Nottingham NG1 3AL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Library\, The Broadway\, 14-18 Broad Street:geo:-1.1437646,52.9543037 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270122T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270122T160000 DTSTAMP:20261015T110432Z CREATED:20261015T110432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T110432Z UID:10002329-1800626400-1800633600@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:West Midlands Group in person social DESCRIPTION:Join the West Midlands Group on Friday 22 January from 14:00 for an in person social. \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-in-person-social-220126/ LOCATION:The Exchange\, 3 Centenary Square\, Birmingham\, B1 2DR CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/West-Midlands.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org GEO:52.4785257;-1.9077552 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Exchange 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3 Centenary Square:geo:-1.9077552,52.4785257 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270213T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270213T150000 DTSTAMP:20260904T112532Z CREATED:20260720T114252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T112532Z UID:10002215-1802523600-1802530800@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:East Midlands Group Nottingham hybrid meet-up DESCRIPTION:Join the East Midlands Group in-person and online on Saturday 13 February 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\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-130227/ LOCATION:The Library\, The Broadway\, The Library\, The Broadway\, 14-18 Broad Street\, Nottingham\, NG1 3AL CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/East-Midlands.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org GEO:52.9543037;-1.1437646 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Library The Broadway The Library The Broadway 14-18 Broad Street Nottingham NG1 3AL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Library\, The Broadway\, 14-18 Broad Street:geo:-1.1437646,52.9543037 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270223T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270223T113000 DTSTAMP:20260921T154836Z CREATED:20250108T090059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T154836Z UID:10002290-1803376800-1803382200@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:Professional Development - The art of submissions: Part one DESCRIPTION:The art of submissions (& how to survive them) leads participants through the entire process for poems\, short stories and flash fiction. \nDesigned for both newcomers and those wishing to revamp their approaches\, the masterclass helps participants to identify opportunities and includes dozens of resource links\, plus a magazine database and submissions tracker. \nHaving had over 230 poems published in 30 anthologies and 80+ magazines in the last seven years\, Simon Maddrell brings vast experience of mistakes and rejections\, along with some successes. \nThis event is part 1/2. You can register for part two of this series here: Professional Development – How to survive submissions: Part two \nThis event is in conjunction with the SoA’s Poetry and Spoken Word Group (PSWG). \n  \nOnline Professional Development events – free for SoA Members \nNot a member? Sign up here. \n  \nProgramme\n\nWelcome\, introductions and housekeeping from Rose Hensher – Grants & Prizes Administrator and PSWG coordinator\, SoA (3 mins)\nPresentation by Simon Maddrell (60 mins)\nComfort Break (5 mins)\nQ&A with audience (20 mins) \nSummary and closing comments (2 mins)\n\n  \nSend us your questions\nIf you would like to send questions in advance\, email RHensher@societyofauthors.org with ‘The art of submissions’ in the subject header. We will prioritise questions sent in advance and answer as many as we can from the audience on the day. \n  \nThe Line-up\nSimon Maddrell\nSimon Maddrell‘s poetry has appeared in Gutter\, Magma\, Poetry Wales\, The London Magazine\, The Rialto\, Under the Radar and others. had seven poetry pamphlets published since 2020\, and their Out-Spoken Press collection\, lamping wild rabbits\, was Highly Commended in the 2026 Jerwood Prize for Best First Collection. \nWebsite: www.simonmaddrell.com | Instagram: @simonmaddrell | Facebook: @simonmaddrellpoetry | LinkedIn: simonmaddrell | Bluesky: simonmaddrell.bsky.social \n  \nAbout the Poetry and Spoken Word Group (PSWG)\nThe Poetry and Spoken Word Group is a professional community for poets and spoken word artists. We come together to discuss issues affecting poets and the spoken word community\, offer advice and support\, and raise the profile of poetry and performance. \nThe Group is run by an elected Committee and a professional coordinator from the SoA. We welcome new and existing SoA members. Please email  Rose Hensher and Natalie Thorpe (PSWG coordinators) if you would like to get involved and be added to our newsletter. \nThe current Committee are Dean Atta (Chair)\, Desree\, Rosaline Callaghan\, Sophie Dumont\, Amanda Holiday\, Simon Maddrell\, Eric Ngalle Charles and Luke Palmer. Philip Gross is a coopted member of the Committee. \nIf you are not a member of the SoA yet\, see our joining page for information about signing up. Don’t forget that poets and spoken word artists can use the discount code PSWG20 to get 20% of their first year of full-price membership. \n  \nAccessibility\n\nAttendees will have the option to turn on the live transcript\, to watch with subtitles\nIf you require BSL interpretation for this event\, please email events@societyofauthors.org\n\n  \nBooking\nSoA Members: Please use the ‘Register – SoA Members’ form below and provide your details\, including your membership number. If you’re unsure of your SoA ID\, please email info@societyofauthors.org. \nNon-members: Choose one of the two ticket options below\, complete the registration form\, then fill out the billing info to finalise your payment. \nFor event or registration questions\, email events@societyofauthors.org. \nSoA Members – Free \nNon-Members – £35 \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/professional-development-the-art-of-submissions-part-one/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:#SoAatHome,Poetry and Spoken Word Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Professional-Development_The-art-of-submissions_part-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270302T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270302T113000 DTSTAMP:20260921T154740Z CREATED:20250108T090059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T154740Z UID:10002291-1803981600-1803987000@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:Professional Development - How to survive submissions: Part two DESCRIPTION:The art of submissions (& how to survive them): Part two focuses on helping participants to navigate both acceptances and rejections––– having had over 775 submissions rejected – which included over 3000 poems – Simon Maddrell brings experience of how we can respond. \nA key focus is self-care – especially important for the neurodiverse or those with past trauma – for both rejections and acceptances. Finally\, we’ll look at all the ways you can work to improve rejected poems if we decide that is a solution. \nThis event is part 2/2. You can register for part one of this series here: Professional Development – The art of submissions: Part one \nThis event is in conjunction with the SoA’s Poetry and Spoken Word Group (PSWG). \n  \nOnline Professional Development events – free for SoA Members \nNot a member? Sign up here. \n  \nProgramme\n\nWelcome\, introductions and housekeeping from Rose Hensher – Grants & Prizes Administrator and PSWG coordinator\, SoA (3 mins)\nPresentation by Simon Maddrell (60 mins)\nComfort Break (5 mins)\nQ&A with audience (20 mins) \nSummary and closing comments (2 mins)\n\n  \nSend us your questions\nIf you would like to send questions in advance\, email RHensher@societyofauthors.org with ‘How to survive submissions’ in the subject header. We will prioritise questions sent in advance and answer as many as we can from the audience on the day. \n  \nThe Line-up\nSimon Maddrell\nSimon Maddrell‘s poetry has appeared in Gutter\, Magma\, Poetry Wales\, The London Magazine\, The Rialto\, Under the Radar and others. had seven poetry pamphlets published since 2020\, and their Out-Spoken Press collection\, lamping wild rabbits\, was Highly Commended in the 2026 Jerwood Prize for Best First Collection. \nWebsite: www.simonmaddrell.com | Instagram: @simonmaddrell | Facebook: @simonmaddrellpoetry | LinkedIn: simonmaddrell | Bluesky: simonmaddrell.bsky.social \n  \nAbout the Poetry and Spoken Word Group (PSWG)\nThe Poetry and Spoken Word Group is a professional community for poets and spoken word artists. We come together to discuss issues affecting poets and the spoken word community\, offer advice and support\, and raise the profile of poetry and performance. \nThe Group is run by an elected Committee and a professional coordinator from the SoA. We welcome new and existing SoA members. Please email  Rose Hensher and Natalie Thorpe (PSWG coordinators) if you would like to get involved and be added to our newsletter. \nThe current Committee are Dean Atta (Chair)\, Desree\, Rosaline Callaghan\, Sophie Dumont\, Amanda Holiday\, Simon Maddrell\, Eric Ngalle Charles and Luke Palmer. Philip Gross is a coopted member of the Committee. \nIf you are not a member of the SoA yet\, see our joining page for information about signing up. Don’t forget that poets and spoken word artists can use the discount code PSWG20 to get 20% of their first year of full-price membership. \n  \nAccessibility\n\nAttendees will have the option to turn on the live transcript\, to watch with subtitles\nIf you require BSL interpretation for this event\, please email events@societyofauthors.org\n\n  \nBooking\nSoA Members: Please use the ‘Register – SoA Members’ form below and provide your details\, including your membership number. If you’re unsure of your SoA ID\, please email info@societyofauthors.org. \nNon-members: Choose one of the two ticket options below\, complete the registration form\, then fill out the billing info to finalise your payment. \nFor event or registration questions\, email events@societyofauthors.org. \nSoA Members – Free \nNon-Members – £35 \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/professional-development-how-to-survive-submissions-part-two/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:#SoAatHome,Poetry and Spoken Word Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Professional-Development_How-to-survive-submissions_part-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270304T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270304T200000 DTSTAMP:20261009T140437Z CREATED:20250108T090059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T140437Z UID:10002309-1804183200-1804190400@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:Spring SoA Lates DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Spring SoA Lates held at our London offices on Bedford Row. Meet and mingle with SoA staff and fellow members. \nPlaces are limited and subject to availability. \nPlease note that there will be limited seating at this event. If you do require seating\, please let us know and we’ll reserve one for you. \n  \nThis event is £9.50 for SoA Members | £19.50 for Non-Members \nNot a member? Sign up here. \n  \nProgramme\n\n6pm – Event starts | Refreshments on arrival\n6.30pm – Welcome and introductions from SoA’s CEO\, Anna Ganley\n6.35pm – Mingling and networking\n8pm – Event closes\n\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  \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  \nTickets \nSoA Members – £9.50 \nNon-Members – £19.50 \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/spring-soa-lates/ LOCATION:The Society of Authors\, 24 Bedford Row\, London\, WC1R 4EH\, London\, WC1R 4EH\, GB CATEGORIES:SoA in Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Spring-SoA-Lates-2.jpg GEO:51.5206792;-0.1162502 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Society of Authors 24 Bedford Row London WC1R 4EH London WC1R 4EH GB;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24 Bedford Row\, London\, WC1R 4EH:geo:-0.1162502,51.5206792 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270305T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270305T123000 DTSTAMP:20261009T094115Z CREATED:20250108T090059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T094115Z UID:10002304-1804242600-1804249800@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:SoA Community Hub | Finding your way into writing DESCRIPTION:How do you get yourself from not-writing to writing? The transition often feels tricky\, and always deserves attention and care. \nIn this in-person workshop\, hosted by SoA member and writer Emily Troscianko\, we’ll explore ways of crossing the threshold into writing—approaches suited to waking up and getting going in the morning\, but also useful at other times of day and when facing procrastination\, perfectionism\, uncertainty\, distraction\, interruption\, or dread at any point in a project. \nThe session is suitable for writers at any stage and across genres. You’ll test out mini rituals that may support focus\, energy\, and other ingredients crucial to writing\, before designing personal versions that fit your own writing life and projects—and your own instincts about what types of ritual are truly valuable. You’ll also have a chance to get a little bit of focused writing done in the company of other writers.  \nDr Emily Troscianko draws on her experience as a writer\, researcher and coach\, including many years of designing and running writing workshops at the University of Oxford and elsewhere. \n  \nPlaces are limited and subject to availability. \nThis event is £9.50 for SoA Members | £19.50 for Non-Members \nNot a member? Sign up here. \n  \nProgramme\n\n10.30am – Event starts | Refreshments on arrival\n11am – Welcome and introductions\n11.05am – Workshop hosted by Emily Troscianko\n12pm – Comfort break (10 mins)\n12.10pm – Workshop resumes\n12.30pm – Workshop ends\n\n  \nThe Line up\nEmily Troscianko\nEmily is a writer\, researcher\, and coach. She helps individuals navigate career change and recovery and build work-life habits that feel meaningful and alive. She runs the independent imprint Tamarisk Books and publishes in academic journals and experimental life-writing. Recent books include a consciousness textbook\, an ethics-tested recovery memoir\, and a children’s story about selfishness. \nWebsite: https://troscianko.com \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  \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  \nTickets \nSoA Members – £9.50 \nNon-Members – £19.50 \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-finding-your-way-into-writing/ LOCATION:The Society of Authors\, 24 Bedford Row\, London\, WC1R 4EH\, London\, WC1R 4EH\, GB CATEGORIES:SoA Community Hub,SoA in Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Community-Hub_Finding-your-way-into-writing.jpg GEO:51.5206792;-0.1162502 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Society of Authors 24 Bedford Row London WC1R 4EH London WC1R 4EH GB;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24 Bedford Row\, London\, WC1R 4EH:geo:-0.1162502,51.5206792 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270319 DTSTAMP:20260929T142213Z CREATED:20250108T090059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T142213Z UID:10002301-1805155200-1805414399@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:Society of Authors at London Book Fair 2027 DESCRIPTION:London Book Fair 2027\nDefining the future of creative content \nCome and meet the team\, chat to our advisors and Board\, and find out what we’re campaigning for next year. \nYou’ll find us at the Writers’ Summit\, ExCeL Centre \n\nMon 15 March 2027\n\nLondon Book Fair has moved this year from Olympia to the ExCeL Centre. \n\nTue 16 March 2027: 09:00 -17.00\nWed 17 March 2027: 09:00 – 17:00\nThu 18 March 2027: 09:00 – 16:30\n\n  \nExclusive offer codes for SoA members\nWe will have a limited number of discounted visitor tickets available for SoA members soon. \n  \nMeet the SoA advisors\nWe’d love to meet you\, whether you’re an SoA member\, just starting out as a writer\, or have been in the industry for years. Our advisors will be on hand each day so you can talk to them in person. \n  \nMeet the SoA team\nMembers of the SoA team will be on the stand each day. Come and say hello\, grab a snack and pick up a leaflet. You can meet staff from our different departments –from Prizes and Communications to Events and Membership. \n  \nSoA talks at London Book Fair\nThe Society of Authors will be curating a number of talks at next year’s London Book Fair and members of the team will be taking part in several sessions. Details for these sessions will be avialable at a later date. \n  \nTickets for London Book Fair 2027 are not yet avaialble\, but will be via their website: https://www.londonbookfair.co.uk/en-gb.html URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/society-of-authors-at-london-book-fair-2027/ LOCATION:ExCeL Centre\, Royal Victoria Dock\, 1 Western Gateway\, London\, E16 1XL CATEGORIES:SoA in Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/London-Book-Fair-2027.jpg GEO:51.5089755;0.0274966 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=ExCeL Centre Royal Victoria Dock 1 Western Gateway London E16 1XL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Royal Victoria Dock\, 1 Western Gateway:geo:0.0274966,51.5089755 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270422T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270422T140000 DTSTAMP:20261009T141221Z CREATED:20250108T090059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T141221Z UID:10002312-1808395200-1808402400@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:SoA Spring Members' Lunch DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Spring Members’ Lunch held at our London offices on Bedford Row. Meet and mingle with SoA staff and fellow members. \nPlaces are limited and subject to availability. \nPlease note that there will be limited seating at this event. If you do require seating\, please let us know and we’ll reserve one for you. \n  \nThis event is £9.50 for SoA Members | £19.50 for Non-Members \nNot a member? Sign up here. \n  \nProgramme\n\n12pm – Event starts | Refreshments on arrival\n12.30pm – Welcome and introductions from SoA’s CEO\, Anna Ganley\n12.35pm – Mingling and networking\n2pm – Event closes\n\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  \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  \nTickets \nSoA Members – £9.50 \nNon-Members – £19.50 \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-spring-members-lunch/ LOCATION:The Society of Authors\, 24 Bedford Row\, London\, WC1R 4EH\, London\, WC1R 4EH\, GB CATEGORIES:SoA in Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Spring-Members-Lunch-3.jpg GEO:51.5206792;-0.1162502 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Society of Authors 24 Bedford Row London WC1R 4EH London WC1R 4EH GB;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24 Bedford Row\, London\, WC1R 4EH:geo:-0.1162502,51.5206792 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270513T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270513T130000 DTSTAMP:20261009T144213Z CREATED:20250108T090059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T144213Z UID:10002316-1810206000-1810213200@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:SoA Spring Coffee & Chat DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Spring Coffee & Chat held at our London offices on Bedford Row. Meet and mingle with SoA staff and fellow members. \nPlaces are limited and subject to availability. This is a seated event.  \n  \nThis event is £9.50 for SoA Members | £19.50 for Non-Members \nNot a member? Sign up here. \n  \nProgramme\n\n11am – Event starts | Refreshments on arrival\n11.30am – Welcome and introductions from SoA’s CEO\, Anna Ganley\n11.35am – Mingling and networking\n1pm – Event closes\n\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  \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  \nTickets \nSoA Members – £9.50 \nNon-Members – £19.50 \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-spring-coffee-chat/ LOCATION:The Society of Authors\, 24 Bedford Row\, London\, WC1R 4EH\, London\, WC1R 4EH\, GB CATEGORIES:SoA in Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Spring-Coffee-Chat-4.jpg GEO:51.5206792;-0.1162502 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Society of Authors 24 Bedford Row London WC1R 4EH London WC1R 4EH GB;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24 Bedford Row\, London\, WC1R 4EH:geo:-0.1162502,51.5206792 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20271014T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20271014T140000 DTSTAMP:20261009T142058Z CREATED:20250108T090059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T142058Z UID:10002313-1823515200-1823522400@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:SoA Autumn Members' Lunch DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Autumn Members’ Lunch held at our London offices on Bedford Row. Meet and mingle with SoA staff and fellow members. \nPlaces are limited and subject to availability. \nPlease note that there will be limited seating at this event. If you do require seating\, please let us know and we’ll reserve one for you. \n  \nThis event is £9.50 for SoA Members | £19.50 for Non-Members \nNot a member? Sign up here. \n  \nProgramme\n\n12pm – Event starts | Refreshments on arrival\n12.30pm – Welcome and introductions from SoA’s CEO\, Anna Ganley\n12.35pm – Mingling and networking\n2pm – Event closes\n\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  \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  \nTickets \nSoA Members – £9.50 \nNon-Members – £19.50 \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-autumn-members-lunch/ LOCATION:The Society of Authors\, 24 Bedford Row\, London\, WC1R 4EH\, London\, WC1R 4EH\, GB CATEGORIES:SoA in Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Autumn-Members-Lunch-5.jpg GEO:51.5206792;-0.1162502 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Society of Authors 24 Bedford Row London WC1R 4EH London WC1R 4EH GB;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24 Bedford Row\, London\, WC1R 4EH:geo:-0.1162502,51.5206792 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20271104T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20271104T130000 DTSTAMP:20261009T144506Z CREATED:20250108T090059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T144506Z UID:10002318-1825326000-1825333200@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:SoA Winter Coffee & Chat DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Winter Coffee & Chat held at our London offices on Bedford Row. Meet and mingle with SoA staff and fellow members. \nPlaces are limited and subject to availability. This is a seated event.  \n  \nThis event is £9.50 for SoA Members | £19.50 for Non-Members \nNot a member? Sign up here. \n  \nProgramme\n\n11am – Event starts | Refreshments on arrival\n11.30am – Welcome and introductions from SoA’s CEO\, Anna Ganley\n11.35am – Mingling and networking\n1pm – Event closes\n\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  \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  \nTickets \nSoA Members – £9.50 \nNon-Members – £19.50 \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-winter-coffee-chat/ LOCATION:The Society of Authors\, 24 Bedford Row\, London\, WC1R 4EH\, London\, WC1R 4EH\, GB CATEGORIES:SoA in Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Winter-Coffee-Chat-7.jpg GEO:51.5206792;-0.1162502 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Society of Authors 24 Bedford Row London WC1R 4EH London WC1R 4EH GB;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24 Bedford Row\, London\, WC1R 4EH:geo:-0.1162502,51.5206792 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20271202T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20271202T200000 DTSTAMP:20261009T142731Z CREATED:20250108T090059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T142731Z UID:10002315-1827770400-1827777600@societyofauthors.org SUMMARY:Winter SoA Lates DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Winter SoA Lates held at our London offices on Bedford Row. Meet and mingle with SoA staff and fellow members. \nPlaces are limited and subject to availability. \nPlease note that there will be limited seating at this event. If you do require seating\, please let us know and we’ll reserve one for you. \n  \nThis event is £9.50 for SoA Members | £19.50 for Non-Members \nNot a member? Sign up here. \n  \nProgramme\n\n6pm – Event starts | Refreshments on arrival\n6.30pm – Welcome and introductions from SoA’s CEO\, Anna Ganley\n6.35pm – Mingling and networking\n8pm – Event closes\n\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  \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  \nTickets \nSoA Members – £9.50 \nNon-Members – £19.50 \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/winter-soa-lates/ LOCATION:The Society of Authors\, 24 Bedford Row\, London\, WC1R 4EH\, London\, WC1R 4EH\, GB CATEGORIES:SoA in Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://societyofauthors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Winter-SoA-Lates-3.jpg GEO:51.5206792;-0.1162502 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Society of Authors 24 Bedford Row London WC1R 4EH London WC1R 4EH GB;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24 Bedford Row\, London\, WC1R 4EH:geo:-0.1162502,51.5206792 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR