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SUMMARY:Oxfordshire Group: Shut Up and Write!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Oxfordshire Group on Thursday 1 October 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-011026/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alice Little":MAILTO:fiction@alicelittle.co.uk
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/oxfordshire-group-shut-up-and-write-011026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260910T090451Z
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SUMMARY:North West London Group: From idea to published work
DESCRIPTION:Join the North West London Group for our next meet-up on Thursday 1 October from 19:00 at Kensal Rise Library\, Bathurst Gardens\, London NW10 5EU. \nAt this meeting\, we will be discussing the journey our ideas take to become published works. Please do come along and share your last book’s journey and what you have learned from that. \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-from-idea-to-published-work-011026/
LOCATION:Kensal Rise Library\, Bathurst Gardens\, London\, NW10 5EU
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261002T100000
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SUMMARY:Manchester Group: Routines & Websites
DESCRIPTION:Join the Manchester Group on Friday 2 October from 10am for our next in person catch-up to discuss our writing routines and learn more about author websites. \nPart 1 – Routines for writing – members are asked to come along and share how they get the writing process going and sustain it! \nPart 2 – Website workshop – for any members without a website\, we’ll be taking a look at how to set one up\, what to include and how to maintain it. Please bring a tablet/laptop so you can have a go if you wish to stay for the second part. \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-routines-websites-021026/
LOCATION:Social Refuge\, 27 Great Ancoats Street\, Manchester\, M4 5AJ
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261002T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261002T140000
DTSTAMP:20260915T111718Z
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SUMMARY:Monmouth Group: Adapting for Stage and Screen
DESCRIPTION:Join the Monmouth group on Friday 2 October from 11am for a catch-up and discussion on adapting stage and screen. \nHow would your novel or story adapt to work on stage or as a film-script? What would go\, what would be better\, what would be lost? Some (most?) writers visualise action as they write as a rolling sequence in their mind’s eye – could that mean the writing really wants to be film? Please register and come along. We’d really like to see you. \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-adapting-for-stage-and-screen-021026/
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:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T200000
DTSTAMP:20261001T115544Z
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SUMMARY:Ireland Group online meeting: Talk with Kathryn Taussig
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ireland Group for our next online meet-up on Wednesday 7 October at 19:00. We’ll meet on Zoom for a talk with author Kathryn Taussig. \nNiamh will interview Kathryn about her many areas of expertise within the business. Please email Niamh (niamhkm@gmail.com) before Monday 5 October with any specific questions you’d like her to ask. There will also be time to put your questions to Kathryn at the session itself. \nAbout Kathryn \nKathryn Taussig has published books across every genre from romance to crime thriller to fantasy. Her authors have repeatedly hit the top ten in the US\, UK and Australian Kindle charts and seen their books become bestsellers in ebook\, audio and paperback. \nAlongside her editorial and acquisitions work\, Kathryn oversees Storm’s international publishing. She manages partnerships with publishers around the world\, leads the translation programme\, and works with authors to get their books into new languages and markets. \nKathryn is driven to help authors hone their stories to reach their maximum sales potential\, wherever their readers are. There’s nothing like getting a book into thousands of readers’ hands\, and so allowing the author to make a good living from doing what they love most. She believes that book publishing should be dynamic and forward-looking\, embracing diversity and cutting-edge technology to knock down the walls that have made it inaccessible to so many in the past. \nShe’s originally from California but has lived in the UK for more than twenty years. \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/ireland-group-online-meeting-talk-with-kathryn-taussig-071026/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/ireland-group-online-meeting-talk-with-kathryn-taussig-071026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260922T105441Z
CREATED:20260922T104826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T105441Z
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SUMMARY:Tufnell Park Writers: Contracts talk with Sarah Burton (SoA)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tufnell Park Writers on Wednesday 7 October from 19:00 to hear from the SoA’s Deputy Chief Executive and Head of Contracts\, Sarah Burton. \nIn this session\, Sarah will talk about contracts. Whether you’re about to sign one\, preparing for future negotiations or just looking to build your knowledge of the business side of writing. Join the SoA’s Sarah Burton for this session offering practical guidance on: \n\nUnderstanding copyright and permissions\nProtecting your moral rights\nThe essentials of publishing contracts\nAvoiding common contractual pitfalls\nNegotiating with confidence\n\nThere will be a Q&A afterwards so if you have a burning question about contracts either trad or Indie now is your chance. \nAbout Sarah\nSarah Burton is Deputy Chief Executive at the SoA and she leads the advisory service\, which provides members with unlimited professional advice. Working closely with the team\, Sarah supports authors by offering expert guidance on all aspects of the business of writing. As a coordinator of the Children’s Writers and Illustrators Group\, a special interest group within the SoA\, she has a particular interest in industry issues affecting creators of children’s books. \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! \nWe will see what the future brings once we have proved our worth 🙂 \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-contracts-talk-with-sarah-burton-soa-071026/
LOCATION:The Lord Palmerston\, 33 Dartmouth Park Hill\, London\, NW5 1HU
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T130951Z
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SUMMARY:West Midlands Group: Talk with Mark Edwards
DESCRIPTION:Join the West Midlands Group on Friday 9 October from 13:30 for an in person talk with Mark Edwards. \nPublishing is more competitive than ever\, and the authors who manage to build and sustain careers are those who are able to build a strong identity and connect with their readers. In this session\, 5 million copy bestselling author Mark Edwards will share his experiences building a brand through social media\, events and\, importantly\, the work itself. Mark will give you practical advice and answer your questions as well as giving you the chance to share your own experiences. \nMark Edwards is the Sunday Times bestselling author of over 20 thrillers including The Wasp Trap\, The Magpies and Here To Stay. Originally from Hastings\, he currently lives in Wolverhampton. \nWe will meet in one of the meeting rooms in Zellig\, Gibb St\, Deritend\, Birmingham B9 4AT. \nDon’t worry if you haven’t been to a meet-up before – come along and say hello! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/west-midlands-group-talk-with-mark-edwards-091026/
LOCATION:Zellig\, Gibb Street\, Birmingham\, B9 4AT
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:20261009T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260929T110542Z
CREATED:20260929T110542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T110542Z
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SUMMARY:Swansea Group: Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:Join the Swansea Group on Friday 9 October from 14:00 for our next in person meeting. \nIn this meeting\, we will discuss how we and our writing practices have changed from when we first started writing (or started writing professionally). We’ll be looking back\, looking forward\, and thinking about how far we’ve come. What do we know now that we wish we’d known when we first started writing? What is the biggest challenge we now face in our writing? How has our idea of ‘being a writer’ changed since we started writing? What’s a skill we didn’t expect to have to learn? Of course please substitute publishing\, illustration and/or translation for writing as needed. \nWe’ll meet at Urban HQ Kitchen\, 37 Orchard St\, Swansea SA1 5AJ. \nAll members welcome! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/swansea-group-then-and-now-091026/
LOCATION:HQ Urban Kitchen\, The Old Police Station\, The Old Police Station\, Llys Glas\, 37 Orchard St\, Swansea\, SA1 5AJ
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T180000
DTSTAMP:20260921T094717Z
CREATED:20260921T094034Z
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SUMMARY:South East London Group: Dealing with Rejection
DESCRIPTION:Join the South East London Group on Friday 9 October from 16:00 for our next in person meet up.  \nIn this meeting\, Dena Attar will introduce the topic of “Dealing with Rejection” or to put a more positive spin on it “Dealing with getting negative or no feedback” from agents or publishers.  \nWhat do you do with bad news when you get it\, and how do you handle no news at all? We will discuss what not to do and who not to blame. It may not be all bad – so what’s good about it? What can we learn? \nWe will meet at Bell House\, 27 College Road\, Dulwich\, London SE21 7BG. Ring on the bell and we’ll let you in. Refreshments will be DIY\, so please bring your own drinks and snacks. \nAll members welcome! \nLocal Groups meetings are run by our wonderful volunteers\, who kindly give their time to support their local writing community. As such\, please be mindful of limitations on their time and capacity for running the group. \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/south-east-london-group-dealing-with-rejection-091026/
LOCATION:Bell House\, 27 College Road\, Dulwich\, London\, SE21 7BG
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260813T090548Z
CREATED:20260727T093142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T090548Z
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SUMMARY:Dorset Group: Talk with Dominic Wong and Mary Hogarth
DESCRIPTION:Join the Dorset Group on Saturday 10 October from 10am for their next in person meet-up to hear from Dominic Wong and Mary Hogarth. Dominic Wong is the Director of the Bournemouth Writing Festival and an award-winning Marketing Director and Marketing Consultant\, and Mary Hogarth is a Media Specialist\, Educator\, Writer and Author. Mary is also a Senior Lecturer at Bournemouth University and runs her own media consultancy\, The Magazine Expert Ltd. \nWe’ll meet at The Hall on the Hill\, St Catherine’s Hill Community Hall\, 17 Marlow Drive\, Christchurch BH23 2RR. There is car parking in front of the shops\, or along surrounding residential roads. \nEntry is free\, please bring your own drinks. All members and non 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/dorset-group-talk-with-dominic-wong-and-mary-hogarth-101026/
LOCATION:Hall on the Hill\, St Catherine's Hill Community Hall\, 17 Marlow Dr\, Christchurch\, BH23 2RR
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T193000
DTSTAMP:20261012T093438Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Chester Group online: Authors' North Conference debrief
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN POSTPONED. \nJoin the Chester Group on Monday 12 October from 18:30 for a one-hour virtual meeting. \nJoin Jennifer Page online where she’ll report back on the Society of Authors’ conference in Sheffield which took place on 19 September. One of the main topics discussed was AI and its impact on authors and the industry as a whole. \nWe’ll also discuss ideas for the Chester group going forwards so if you’ve any thoughts\, please be prepared to share them! \nAll members welcome from the surrounding area. \nTo join us\, click the Going button below and enter your details in the RSVP form. If this event is full\, please email us to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/chester-group-online-authors-north-conference-debrief-121026/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up,Society of Authors in Wales
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/chester-group-online-authors-north-conference-debrief-121026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T140000
DTSTAMP:20260914T095224Z
CREATED:20260914T094717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T095224Z
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SUMMARY:Surrey Group: Talk with Beth Appleby
DESCRIPTION:Join the Surrey Group on Tuesday 13 October from 12:00 for our next meeting for a talk with local member Beth Appleby. \nBeth will be sharing with us the story behind her book Carrying Hope: expecting death\, delivering life and how she came to write it. After receiving devastating news during her third pregnancy\, the journey to birth held many twists and turns\, surprises\, encouragement and dark times.  \nTRIGGER WARNING: Please be aware there will be content about baby loss and stillbirth.  \nUltimately ending with a story the medical world had never deemed possible\, Beth felt compelled to chronicle her story to give hope to other families. She will share the challenges of writing a memoir of recent events\, the decision to publish under a pseudonym\, her experience of being published by a hybrid publisher and the impact of the book to date. \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-beth-appleby-131026/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T203000
DTSTAMP:20260717T141907Z
CREATED:20260119T113752Z
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SUMMARY:Hertfordshire Writers online meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Hertfordshire Writers on Tuesday 13 October 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-131026/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/hertfordshire-writers-online-meet-up-131026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260717T141132Z
CREATED:20260122T130257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T141132Z
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SUMMARY:Warwickshire Group: Creative Coffee Morning
DESCRIPTION:Join the Warwickshire Group on Wednesday 14 October 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-141026/
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
GEO:52.2891944;-1.5345424
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260910T111902Z
CREATED:20260206T113327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T111902Z
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh Group: Talk with Morag Hood
DESCRIPTION:Join the Edinburgh group on Wednesday 14 October from 19:00 for a talk with author Morag Hood. \nMorag Hood is an award-winning author and illustrator of picture books such as I Am Bat\, Aalfred and Aalbert\, and Seahorse is Furious. \nIn this session\, Morag will talk about how she has built a career as an author and illustrator – how she got started\, her work as a writer and illustrator beyond the books themselves\, and what a ‘typical day’ is like for her. There will also be time for Morag to answer any questions for those interested in her career and creative process. \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-talk-with-morag-hood-141026/
LOCATION:Argonaut Books\, 15-17 Leith Walk\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8LN
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
GEO:55.9702964;-3.1716647
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260917T114459Z
CREATED:20260917T113330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T114459Z
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SUMMARY:Brighton and Hove Group: Celebrating our Success
DESCRIPTION:Join the Brighton & Hove Group on Friday 16 October from 14:00 at The Regency Town House for a special meeting celebrating the successes\, milestones and good news in our writing lives. \nSeveral of our writers have some great news to share\, and we thought this would be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate those achievements together and hear the stories behind them. \nPerhaps you’ve: \n\nSecured a literary agent\nSigned a publishing deal\nGot a new book coming out\nFinished a new draft or major writing project\nLaunched a new website or writing venture\nReached a milestone you’re particularly proud of\nHad a breakthrough or received some encouraging news about your work\n\nWhatever your achievement\, big or small\, we’d love to hear about it. These are the stories that can inspire us\, encourage us and remind us that progress comes in many different forms. \nLet’s celebrate one another\, share what we’ve learned\, and cheer each other on. \nWe have two hours together\, so time will be limited. If you’d like to share a story or update with the group\, please email localgroups@societyofauthors.org as soon as possible to let us know. We’ll do our best to make sure everyone who wants to contribute has an opportunity to speak. \nWe’ll meet downstairs 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-celebrating-our-success-161026/
LOCATION:The Regency Town House\, 13 Brunswick Square\, Hove\, BN3 1EH
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260720T114944Z
CREATED:20260720T104739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T114944Z
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SUMMARY:East Midlands Group Nottingham hybrid meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the East Midlands Group in-person and online on Saturday 17 October 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-171026/
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
GEO:52.9543037;-1.1437646
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261017T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261017T170000
DTSTAMP:20261001T112431Z
CREATED:20261001T112431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T112431Z
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SUMMARY:Netherlands Group: Dealing with Fear
DESCRIPTION:Join our Netherlands Group for our next in-person meet-up on Saturday 17 October from 15:00 (CEST). \nIn honor of spooky season\, the October SoA meeting will be all about fear — and how we can turn it to our advantage. \nWe will be anonymously sharing some fears and weighing in with commiseration and advice as a group\, followed by a brief workshop on how our fears can help motivate us with fear-setting. Costumes welcome! \nWe will meet at MindSpace Dam\, Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 162\, 1012 SJ Amsterdam. \nAll SoA members welcome\, wherever you live in the Netherlands! \nTo join us\, click the Going button below and enter your details in the RSVP form so we have an idea ofD how many people are planning to attend. Please contact us with any questions.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/netherlands-group-dealing-with-fear-171026/
LOCATION:MindSpace Dam\, Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 162\, Amsterdam\, 1012 SJ
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
GEO:52.3743982;4.8909725
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20261021T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20261021T130000
DTSTAMP:20261014T144745Z
CREATED:20261014T144745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T144745Z
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SUMMARY:Spain Group: Trials and Triumphs
DESCRIPTION:Join the Spain Group for an online meet-up on Wednesday 21 October from 12:00 (CET). \nAll members are welcome to the latest meeting where we can share any work-related trials or triumphs since we last convened. Look forward to seeing you there. \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/spain-group-trials-and-triumphs-211026/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/spain-group-trials-and-triumphs-211026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T140000
DTSTAMP:20261009T115004Z
CREATED:20261009T114150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T115004Z
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SUMMARY:Chester Group catch-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chester group for their next meet-up on Wednesday 21 October from 12:00 in the café on the ground floor of Storyhouse\, Hunter St\, Chester\, CH1 2AR. \nThis session is for us to get to know one another and our local SoA community\, make connections and exchange ideas. \nAll members welcome from the surrounding area! \n\nTo join us\, click the Going button below and enter your details in the RSVP form. If this event is full\, please email us to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/chester-group-catch-up-211026/
LOCATION:Storyhouse\, Hunter Street\, Chester\, CH1 2AR
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up,Society of Authors in Wales
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
GEO:53.1922847;-2.8940924
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260929T100318Z
CREATED:20260929T095033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T100318Z
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SUMMARY:Highlands and Moray Group catch-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Highland and Moray Group online on Wednesday 21 October from 19:00 for our informal monthly meetup. \nThis month it is an open floor. Have you got news to share\, is there any topics you would like us to cover\, is a writer’s blether enough?  \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/highlands-and-moray-group-catch-up-211026/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/highlands-and-moray-group-catch-up-211026/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T160000
DTSTAMP:20261014T094433Z
CREATED:20261014T093448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T094433Z
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SUMMARY:Gloucestershire Group: Description in fact and fiction
DESCRIPTION:Join our ever-growing\, dynamic Gloucestershire Group on Thursday 22 October from 14:00. \nDescription in fact and fiction \nWhat are the different techniques involved in describing people between fact and fiction? \nAfter the last session\, we concluded that we wanted to discuss some of the differences between description for fiction and description for non-fiction. How much does the reader need to know about how someone looks? What can we say about someone real? Does eye colour\, hair or height make a difference? Does a non-fiction character need description or will a picture do (if we can afford it)? Are there legal implications? Does the length of time since their existence make a difference? \nWe will explore the limits of description\, focussing on character\, real or imagined. How do you help your readers see or get to know your protagonists or characters. \nCome ready to share a few examples of description; bring your own characters or/and some examples of fabulous descriptions or really odd or cliched. \nThe venue has great accessibility: it’s the ground-floor meeting room within the Monastery Café building at Prinknash Abbey\, Cranham\, GL4 8EX. There is a large\, free car park\, above the café building. Walk down steps or a gentle slope to access the café entrance. The meeting room is immediately to your left on entering\, with toilets opposite. The café to the right serves a great selection of non-alcoholic refreshments\, delicious cake etc. \nIf you have accessibility issues\, keep driving: there are two disabled spaces just to the left of the doorway. While the café is generously offering us the meeting room free of charge\, please bring a plastic card or cash to pay for your own refreshments. \nLocal group meet-ups are free to attend. To join us\, click the Going button below and enter your details in the RSVP form so we have an idea of how many people to expect. We are currently experiencing some issues with our RSVP forms. If the RSVP form does not work\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org to register for the meeting.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/gloucestershire-group-description-in-fact-and-fiction-221026/
LOCATION:Monastery Café\, Prinknash Abbey\, Cranham\, GL4 8EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gloucestershire,SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T203000
DTSTAMP:20261019T092311Z
CREATED:20261006T112034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T092311Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Norfolk & Suffolk Group: Interview with John Shelley
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO LOW NUMBERS\, THIS EVENT WILL NO LONGER TAKE PLACE. \nJoin the Norfolk & Suffolk Group online on Thursday 22 October from 7pm to hear from illustrator John Shelley. \nBorn in Birmingham to an Anglo-Welsh family\, John Shelley studied at Bournville School of Art\, then in Manchester under children’s illustrator Tony Ross\, before debuting as a book and editorial illustrator in London in the 1980’s. His first trade picture book The Secret in the Matchbox was shortlisted for the Mother Goose Award. A fascination with Japanese art then took him to Tokyo\, where he became a prominent illustrator within the Japanese graphic design industry\, as well as continuing to illustrate children’s books for publishers in Japan and the USA. Aside from illustration\, in Tokyo he was also a fashion model represented by his wife’s agency\, and in his spare time\, enjoyed helping to run events and DJing for several years.  \nAfter 21 years in Japan\, John returned to the UK following the unexpected passing of his wife\, and settled in Norwich to raise his daughter. He now spends his time writing and illustrating\, still largely for overseas clients\, and most recently has begun spinning vinyl again.  \nAs well as award-winning campaigns in the Japanese design industry\, John’s children’s books have received various prizes in the US. With a career illustrating over 60 books for different countries\, he was 5-times nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2018-2022.  \nA former volunteer for the Japan Graphic Designers Association (JAGDA)\, and Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)\, he’s currently a member of the Society of Authors (SOA) and East Anglian Writers. \nThis event will be online. \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/norfolk-suffolk-group-interview-with-john-shelley-221026/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82691578418?pwd=fe8Zak7FOPDjd5MNvimSpBEbnYmOb9.1
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261023T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261023T140000
DTSTAMP:20261014T103447Z
CREATED:20261014T102600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T103447Z
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SUMMARY:West Midlands Group: Talk with Sally Jenkins
DESCRIPTION:Join the West Midlands Group on Friday 23 October from 13:00 for an online talk with Sally Jenkins. \n\nSally Jenkins has been writing for three decades and her career has spanned magazine letters’ pages\, short stories\, articles\, self-publishing\, partnership publishing\, working with an agent\, choosing to part company with that agent and\, finally\, in 2022 signing a three-book traditional publishing deal with Choc Lit\, an imprint of Joffe Books. The third of those books\, Out of Control\, came out in 2025 and Sally was then re-signed by Choc Lit to write two further ‘later-in-life\,feel-good’ novels\, the first\, Because You’re Worth It\, came out in June 2026. \nFind out more about Sally at: https://linktr.ee/SallySJenkins7 \n\n\nDon’t worry if you haven’t been to a meet-up before – come along and say hello! \nTo attend the meeting\, click the Going button below and fill out the RSVP form. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, or have trouble signing up\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/west-midlands-group-talk-with-sally-jenkins-231026/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/west-midlands-group-talk-with-sally-jenkins-231026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260922T102208Z
CREATED:20260922T101933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T102208Z
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SUMMARY:North East Group: Social Gathering at Alnmouth
DESCRIPTION:Join the North-East Group on Saturday 24 October from 12:00\, for a social get-together around the theme: ‘Being in Nature for Inspiration and Creativity.  As we try again to capture the beauty of Alnmouth for our Social event. Alnmouth is a beautiful Northumbrian location by the sea. \nWe will meet outside the Red Lion Inn in Alnmouth at 12:00 (22 Northumberland St\, Alnmouth\, Alnwick NE66 2RJ).  If you wish to take a train\, a LNER train from Newcastle takes 25 minutes. Bring walking shoes for a beach walk\, and a walk around the village. Later\, we will be gathering at a local pub to share insights and stories. We look forward to seeing members at the event.  \nAll 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-east-group-social-gathering-at-alnmouth-241026/
LOCATION:The Red Lion Inn\, Northumberland St\, Alnmouth\, Alnwick\, NE66 2RJ
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:20261026T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T120000
DTSTAMP:20261022T084013Z
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SUMMARY:Scottish Borders Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Scottish Borders Group on Monday 26 October from 10:00 for a meet-up in Kelso. \nThis meeting will be an informal get-together. \nWe will meet at the Ice Rink Bistro\, Abbotseat\, Kelso\, TD5 7SL. \nRefreshments are available. \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. \nPlease contact group organiser Iona McGregor with any questions.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/scottish-borders-group-meet-up-261026/
LOCATION:The Ice Rink Bistro\, Abbotseat\, Kelso\, TD5 7SL
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260915T104726Z
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SUMMARY:South Buckinghamshire Group: Covers
DESCRIPTION:Join the South Buckinghamshire Group on Tuesday 27 October from 12:00 for our next in person meeting. \nIn this meeting\, we’re going to discuss book covers; please bring some of your own covers to discuss with the rest of the group.  \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-covers-271026/
LOCATION:Beech House\, Penn Road 17\, Beaconsfield\, Buckinghamshire\, HP9 2PN\, 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:20261027T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T210000
DTSTAMP:20261021T090127Z
CREATED:20261021T090127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T090127Z
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SUMMARY:Hampshire Group catch-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hampshire Group on Tuesday 27 October 19:30 for their next in-person meeting. \nIn this meeting\, we will be catching up on the progress of our personal writing projects. \nWe’ll meet at the Hyde Tavern\, 57 Hyde Street\, Winchester\, SO23 7DY. The closest place to park is the Cattle Market lot\, which is free after 6pm. \n\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/hampshire-group-catch-up-271026/
LOCATION:The Hyde Tavern\, 57 Hyde Street\, Winchester\, SO23 7DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T130000
DTSTAMP:20261005T084316Z
CREATED:20260119T131749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T084316Z
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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 28 October from 11am. We 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-281026/
LOCATION:Fig and Fox\, 46 High Street\, Salisbury\, SP1 2NT
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261028T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20261028T193000
DTSTAMP:20260929T112519Z
CREATED:20260929T102745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T112519Z
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SUMMARY:France Group: Turning Fact into Fiction with Helen Baggott
DESCRIPTION:Join the France Group on Wednesday 28 October from 18:30 (CET) for a talk with author Helen Baggott. \nHelen will be discussing turning factual research into fictional writing. After writing numerous articles and non-fiction books\, learn how those research skills and topics can be used in a fictional setting.  \nHelen Baggott is an editor\, speaker and writer from Dorset. Her most recent project is researching the stories behind postcards sent more than a year ago. You can read more about her on her website here. https://www.helenbaggott.co.uk/speaker \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/france-group-turning-fact-into-fiction-with-helen-baggott-281026/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/france-group-turning-fact-into-fiction-with-helen-baggott-281026/
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