Thanks for signing up as a PLUS member. In addition to Public Liability Insurance you can access these resources, brought together especially for our members who give talks and run events and workshops. You will need to be logged into the members’ area of the website to be able to access these resources. They are divided into things of interest for everyone doing events and a few resources specifically for those doing school events.
How can I find my log in details?
We sent you your log in details by email when you joined. You will need to enter your membership number (just the last five digits, excluding the three leading zeros), and password which you can find in your welcome email. When you first log in you are prompted to set the password to something more memorable for you. For log in help, please contact us or click the Reset Your Password link on this page.
Public Liability Insurance
All the details you need about the PLI policy can be seen here. You should have received an email with your policy details, including the start and end dates shortly after renewal. If you need details, please get in touch with our team.
General events
Speaking with presence and poise
Whether you’re preparing for a book launch, a public reading, or a media interview, how you communicate matters as much as what you say.
Use the password Pr3sence&Poise1205 to access the recording.
In this Professional Development session with Lisa Christie, a Chartered Coaching Psychologist, we’ll explore practical tools to help us speak up, confidently request what we need – including our legal right to reasonable adjustments – and keep the conversation centred, so our voice, our work, and any access needs we have are fully respected and supported.
Abuse and harm can affect anyone, not just children or vulnerable adults.
People face risks at different times and in different situations and safeguarding ties directly into respect, inclusion, and kindness.
Use the password Saf3guarding1404 to access the recording.
Podcast episode: festivals and live speaking events: a writer’s guide to the business
Literary festivals and live speaking events play a unique, important, and celebrated role in an author’s career, offering writers a chance to supplement their book writing income, raise their literary profile and develop their community. But what of the business side to the arrangement? Listen to our podcast episode to find out more.
Communicate your access needs clearly and consistently with the ADCI’s Access Form template. It is designed to provide support to disabled, neurodivergent and chronically ill authors by making it easier to request reasonable adjustments in lots of circumstances, including when asked to speak at events.
Payment shows proper recognition of professional status, skills and experience and enables careers to be maintained. You can find some “Observed rates” and links to resources to help you negotiate payments,
More information can also be found here
School visits
Ian Billings, children’s TV writer, playwright and author of 23 children’s books. He is a former member of the Children’s Illustrators and Writers Group (CWIG) committee and his article covers how authors can best prepare for school visits.
Author fees advice for school and library visits
Read our guide outlining good practice for authors and event organisers planning events in schools and other venues.
School visits with picture books
Join our expert panel as they discuss the structure and content of their events for pre-school, reception, Y1 & 2, and what equipment they use to bring sessions to life.
Use the password SchoolVisits3006 to access the recording.