LGBTQ+ Network

A member-led network connecting LGBTQ+ authors to share experiences, recommendations and advice

How it works

The group meets three times a year on Zoom. Ensure you don’t miss out on anything by emailing membership@societyofauthors.org to join the mailing list!

2026 Events

We are hosting three member-led networking sessions in 2026. Find out more and register below:

  • Monday 11 May from 3pm for their first member-led networking session. Come along and get to know your fellow authors!

  • Wednesday 9 September at 6.30pm for a themed discussion and genre-based breakout rooms. Register here.

  • Thursday 10 December from 10am for our final meeting of our first year! Register here.

How do I join?

Meetings are open to members of the SoA. Any member of the SoA can join any of its groups. You can sign up to the LGBTQ+ network by completing the form below.

If you’re not a member, you can find out more about joining the SoA and find out more about the benefits of membership here.

Your membership number which you can find on your membership card or on correspondence from us
Please add the email address you would like emails about these events to be sent to. If it differs from the address we currently hold for you we will add it as an alternative address.
You can join any number of these groups for free. You will receive notifications about network events by email

For more information about all our networks and groups, please visit this page for a complete list.

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