Skip to content
  • About the SoA
  • Contact
Instagram Facebook Bluesky Linkedin Vimeo Apple Podcasts
  • Members’ Area
The Society of Authors
  • Join
  • Where we stand
  • Groups
  • Members
  • Resources
  • Advice
  • News
  • EventsExpand
    • Online Events
    • In-person Events
    • Local Group Events
  • Prizes
  • Grants
  • Estates
The Society of Authors
20 events found.

Local Groups

« All Events
Email localgroups@societyofauthors.org

Events from this organiser

Today
  • May 2026

  • Fri 1

    Manchester Group: Talk with Isabella Barber

    1 May @ 10:00 - 12:00 BST
    Social Refuge 27 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester

    Join the Manchester Group and hear from Isabella Barber from Comma Press, a not-for-profit publisher and development agency specialising in short fiction.

    Currently full Free
  • Tue 5

    North Wales Group: Writing Groups

    5 May @ 17:00 - 18:00 BST
    Virtual Event

    Join the North Wales Group online for a discussion on the benefits of writing groups. Do come and share your experiences and get some tips. 

    RSVP Now Free
  • Thu 7

    Swansea Group Online: SoA Cymru Discussion

    7 May @ 19:00 - 20:00 BST
    Virtual Event

    Join the Swansea group for their next online writerly catch-up. We will be joined by Cath Barton, Chair of SoA Cymru, for an informal conversation about the activities and plans of the SoA Cymru Committee.

    RSVP Now Free
  • Fri 8

    Monmouth Group: ‘What is good writing?’

    8 May @ 11:00 - 14:00 BST
    Monmouth Library Monmouth Library, Whitecross Street, Monmouth, United Kingdom

    Join the Monmouth group for a discussion on:  'What is good writing?'

    RSVP Now Free
  • Sat 9

    Aberdeen Group: Tools and Tricks

    9 May @ 11:30 - 13:00 BST
    Books and Beans Cafe 22 Belmont St, Aberdeen

    Join the Aberdeen Group for their next meeting and get to know authors in the area!

    RSVP Now Free
  • Mon 11

    LGBTQ+ Network online meet-up

    11 May @ 15:00 - 16:00 BST
    Online
    Virtual Event

    Join the LGBTQ+ Network for a member-led networking session and get to know your fellow authors.

    RSVP Now Free
  • Tue 12

    Dorset Group: Talk with Steve Cox

    12 May @ 11:45 - 13:45 BST
    Hall on the Hill St Catherine's Hill Community Hall, 17 Marlow Dr, Christchurch

    Join the Dorset group for their next in person meet-up!

    RSVP Now Free
  • Tue 12

    Hertfordshire Writers online meet-up

    12 May @ 19:30 - 20:30 BST
    Virtual Event

    Join Hertfordshire Writers for their next online social meet-up.

    RSVP Now Free
  • Wed 13

    Edinburgh Group meet-up

    13 May @ 19:00 - 21:00 BST
    Argonaut Books 15-17 Leith Walk, Edinburgh

    Meet fellow authors in your area and share your latest projects with the Edinburgh group.

    RSVP Now Free
  • Thu 14

    North West London Group: Agents

    14 May @ 19:00 - 21:00 BST
    Kensal Rise Library Bathurst Gardens, London

    Join the North West London Group for their next meet-up to discuss agents!

    RSVP Now Free
  • Sat 16

    East Midlands Group Nottingham hybrid meet-up

    16 May @ 13:00 - 15:00 BST
    The Library, The Broadway The Library, The Broadway, 14-18 Broad Street, Nottingham
    Hybrid Event

    Join the East Midlands Group in Nottingham to chat and connect with your fellow local authors.

    RSVP Now Free
  • Tue 19

    Harrogate and North Yorkshire Group meet-up

    19 May @ 19:00 - 21:00 BST
    North Bar Mount Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    Join the Harrogate and North Yorkshire Group for their next social meet-up!

    RSVP Now Free
  • Wed 20

    France Group: Writing Reviews

    20 May @ 18:30 - 19:30 CEST
    Virtual Event

    Members are invited to share their experiences of giving and receiving writerly feedback, whether it be of gushing praise or gutting criticism. 

    RSVP Now Free
  • Wed 20

    West Sussex Group meet-up

    20 May @ 19:30 - 21:30 BST
    The Frankland Arms 3 London Rd, Washington, Pulborough

    Join the West Sussex group to meet with local authors and share writerly ideas!

    RSVP Now Free
  • Thu 21

    Italy Group: Writer Identity

    21 May @ 21:00 - 22:00 CEST
    Virtual Event

    Join the Italy Group for an online meet-up to discuss writer identity. 

    RSVP Now Free
  • Tue 26

    Scottish Islands Group online meet-up

    26 May @ 19:00 - 20:00 BST
    Virtual Event

    Join the Scottish Islands Group for their next social online meet-up.

    RSVP Now Free
  • Wed 27

    Salisbury and Wiltshire Group meet-up

    27 May @ 11:00 - 13:00 BST
    Boston Tea Party (Salisbury) Old George Inn, 13 High Street, Salisbury

    Join the Salisbury and Wiltshire Group for their next social meet-up.

    RSVP Now Free
  • Thu 28

    Norfolk & Suffolk Group first meet-up

    28 May @ 15:00 - 18:00 BST
    The Georgian Townhouse 30 – 34 Unthank Road, Norwich

    Come along for our first group meeting and get to know some of your fellow local authors!

    RSVP Now Free
  • Fri 29

    Brighton and Hove Group: A Lesson on Scrivener

    29 May @ 13:00 - 15:00 BST
    The Regency Town House 13 Brunswick Square, Hove

    Join the Brighton and Hove Group for a lesson on Scrivener

    RSVP Now Free
  • June 2026

  • Mon 1

    Self-Publishers Network: How do you publish?

    1 June @ 14:00 - 15:30 BST
    Online
    Virtual Event

    Join the Self-Publishers Network for their next meeting to discuss how we publish our work.

    RSVP Now Free
  • Previous Events
  • Today
  • Next Events
  • Google Calendar
  • iCalendar
  • Outlook 365
  • Outlook Live
  • Export .ics file
  • Export Outlook .ics file
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Get in touch
  • Members’ area
  • Feedback and complaints
  • Legal and privacy

The Society of Authors is a company registered in England and Wales number 00019993 and an independent trade union. VAT registration number 239542840
The Society of Authors, 24 Bedford Row, London WC1R 4EH. Telephone 020 3880 2230
© The Society of Authors 2026. All rights reserved.

Review Cart

No products in the basket.
Scroll to top
  • Join
  • Where we stand
  • Groups
  • Members
  • Resources
  • Advice
  • News
  • Events
    • Online Events
    • In-person Events
    • Local Group Events
  • Prizes
  • Grants
  • Estates
Search