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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T150000
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SUMMARY:Brighton and Hove Group: A Lesson on Scrivener
DESCRIPTION:Join the Brighton and Hove Group on Friday 29 May from 1pm for a lesson on Scrivener. \nIn this meeting Rebecca Rennie and Michael Benis will offer a 2 hour lesson on Scrivener writing software. Scrivener is a word-processing program and outliner which allows writers to organize notes\, concepts\, research\, and whole documents for easy access and reference. Scrivener is wonderful for large works\, collections\, or smaller essays or poetry collections. It also formats scripts for playwrights or screenplay writers. As a mostly non-fiction writer and editor\, Rebecca has been using the app for almost 20 years. She finds it invaluable for collating hundreds of footnotes and chapters since the Compile to Word/PDF/EPub feature does all the numbering for her. \nIt is highly recommended that you download Scrivener before the session so you can test it out in real time! \nWe’ll meet downstairs in the The Regency Town House\, 13 Brunswick Square\, Hove\, BN3 1EH. Tea\, coffee and biscuits\, including gluten- 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. To 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-a-lesson-on-scrivener-290526/
LOCATION:The Regency Town House\, 13 Brunswick Square\, Hove\, BN3 1EH
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T180000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
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SUMMARY:Norfolk & Suffolk Group first meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Norfolk & Suffolk Group on Thursday 28 May from 3pm for their first meeting with new organiser Katherine! This first session is for us to get to know one another and our local SoA community\, make connections and exchange ideas. We’d also like to know what members would like from the group and format of the sessions\, so please come with your ideas to share.  \nWe will meet at The Georgian Townhouse\, 30-34 Unthank Road\, Norwich\, Norfolk\, NR2 2RB. \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-first-meet-up-280526/
LOCATION:The Georgian Townhouse\, 30 – 34 Unthank Road\, Norwich\, NR2 2RB
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
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SUMMARY:Gloucestershire Group: Book Launches - What are they good for?
DESCRIPTION:Join our ever-growing\, dynamic Gloucestershire Group on Thursday\, 28 May from 2pm. \nBook Launches: What are they good for? \nHave book launches gone out of fashion? \nWhat was good or bad about the launches you have been to? Did you enjoy them? Or did you feel pressured to buy the book because someone was giving you a free drink and a cucumber sandwich? \nShould a publisher be obliged to offer a book launch or more publicity? Authors are obliged to make efforts to publicise their book\, but not so much is required of publishers; should we challenge that? \nIf you held your own\, was it worth it to you and your book? \nThese and other questions are up for discussion. If you remember the golden age of book launches\, have been to a few recently\, or held your own. \nCome and discuss. \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-book-launches-what-are-they-good-for-280526/
LOCATION:Monastery Café\, Prinknash Abbey\, Cranham\, GL4 8EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gloucestershire,SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
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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 27 May from 11am. We will meet at Boston Tea Party\, Old George Inn\, 13 High Street\, Salisbury SP1 2NJ. \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-270526/
LOCATION:Boston Tea Party (Salisbury)\, Old George Inn\, 13 High Street\, Salisbury\, SP1 2NJ
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
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SUMMARY:Hampshire Group: Books to Films
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hampshire Group on Tuesday 26 May from 7.30pm for their next in-person meeting. \nIn this meeting\, we will be discussing the best film adaptations of books. We will ponder what makes a ‘good’ adaptation. Do come along with some ideas to share with the group! \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-books-to-films-260526/
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:20260526T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
CREATED:20260128T101528Z
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SUMMARY:Scottish Islands Group online meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Scottish Islands Group online on Tuesday 26 May from 7pm for a social online meeting. \nCome along for a catch-up and some writerly chat – 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/scottish-islands-group-online-meet-up-260526/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/scottish-islands-group-online-meet-up-260526/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
CREATED:20260430T101405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T101433Z
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SUMMARY:South Buckinghamshire Group: Marketing with Goodreads
DESCRIPTION:Join the South Buckinghamshire Group on Tuesday 26 May from 12pm when we will be looking at Goodreads and how to harness its marketing opportunities. \nFollowing on from our discussion on marketing in our last meeting\, we will be discussing how this community driven page can be utilised for the purpose of promotion.  \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-marketing-with-goodreads-260526/
LOCATION:Beech House\, Penn Road 17\, Beaconsfield\, Buckinghamshire\, HP9 2PN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260523T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
CREATED:20260506T095210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T095527Z
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SUMMARY:Netherlands Group meet up
DESCRIPTION:Join our Netherlands Group for their next meet-up on Saturday 23 May from 3pm (CET). \nOnce again\, this session is for us to get to know one another and our local SoA community\, make connections and exchange ideas. Don’t worry if you haven’t been to a meet-up before – come along and say hello!  \nWe will meet at Veem\, Kamer 114\, Van Diemenstraat 410\, 1013 CR 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-meet-up-230526/
LOCATION:Veem\, Kamer 114\, Van Diemenstraat 410\, Amsterdam\, 1013\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
CREATED:20260519T100733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T100733Z
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SUMMARY:West Midlands Group online meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the West Midlands Group online on Friday 22 May at 1pm for a chat and a catch-up at our next group meet-up. This will just be a general catch up to check in with everybody’s writerly updates. \nDon’t worry if you haven’t been to a meet-up before – 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/west-midlands-group-online-meet-up-220526/
LOCATION:The Exchange\, 3 Centenary Square\, Birmingham\, B1 2DR
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260521T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260521T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T082829Z
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SUMMARY:Italy Group: Writer Identity
DESCRIPTION:Join the Italy Group for an online meet-up on Thursday 21 May from 9pm (CET) to discuss writer identity. \nWe’ll talk about how the act of writing can influence our identity\, as well as the impacts of identity on our writing. Please do come along with ideas about how this craft has shaped your selfhood. \nAnyone with a writing link to Italy 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/italy-group-writer-identity-210526/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/italy-group-writer-identity-210526/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T213000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
CREATED:20260408T101731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T101731Z
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SUMMARY:West Sussex Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the West Sussex Group for their next meeting on Wednesday 20 May from 7.30pm. \nThe West Sussex group aims to bring authors together for a chance to meet up with fellow authors\, socialise and share what they’re working on. This will once again be a relaxed session\, as we continue to find our feet as a new group. So feel free to bring your book or writing to share or show. \nWe will meet at The Frankland Arms\, 3 London Rd\, Washington\, Pulborough RH20 4AL \nMeeting in Washington’s Frankland Arms means a central West Sussex location with parking but also the chance to meet in a literary location\, ‘The Washington Inn’ as mentioned by Belloc\, and in view of the inspirational\, and much written about\, Chanctonbury Ring. Food is available at the pub but please let them know if you’re planning on getting food. \nAll 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.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/west-sussex-group-meet-up-200526/
LOCATION:The Frankland Arms\, 3 London Rd\, Washington\, Pulborough\, RH20 4AL
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
CREATED:20260430T095108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T095203Z
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SUMMARY:Highlands and Moray Group online catch-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Highland and Moray Group online on Wednesday 20 May from 7pm for our informal monthly meet up. \nThis meeting will be a chance for everyone to catch up. We will debrief on our wonderful visit to the Archive and the SoAiS AGM. Time to tell us of new projects\, successes\, find support and encouragement. \nLooking forward to seeing you all again. New and familiar faces all welcome. \nNew and familiar faces are all 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-online-catch-up-200526/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
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SUMMARY:France Group: Writing Reviews
DESCRIPTION:Join the France Group on Wednesday 20 May from 6.30pm (CET) for their next informal meet up. \nIn this meeting\, we will be discussing the whys and wherefores of writing reviews. Have you ever written a review for another author? Ever had your own work reviewed? Members are invited to share their experiences of giving and receiving writerly feedback\, whether it be of gushing praise or gutting criticism.  \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-writing-reviews-200526/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/france-group-writing-reviews-200526/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T163000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
CREATED:20260506T103251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T103251Z
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SUMMARY:Cambridge Group translators meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the translators of the Cambridge Group on Wednesday 20 May from 3pm for an informal chat at our next meet-up. Bring anything you’d like to discuss – knotty problems\, tricky word play\, contractual dilemmas\, massive generalised self-doubt – and come to meet some fellow translators. \nDon’t worry if you haven’t been to a meet-up before\, come along and say hello. If you run into any local translators in the meantime please do invite them along! \nWe’ll meet in the The Parlour (through iron gates at side\, then across hall)\, Cambridge Unitarian Church\, 5 Emmanuel Road\, Cambridge CB1 1JW. There is a kitchen so we can have some tea etc. \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-translators-meet-up-200526/
LOCATION:Cambridge Unitarian Church\, Emmanuel Road\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB1 1JW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
CREATED:20260107T093519Z
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SUMMARY:Harrogate and North Yorkshire Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Harrogate and North Yorkshire Group on Tuesday 19 May from 7pm for their next social meet-up! Come along for a drink and a chat about all things writerly. \nWe will meet at North Bar\, 2D Oxford Buildings\, Cheltenham Parade\, Harrogate\, HG1 1DA. We have booked the room upstairs to reduce background noise\, under the name ‘Society of Authors Harrogate’. \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. \n 
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/harrogate-and-north-yorkshire-group-meet-up-190526/
LOCATION:North Bar\, Mount Parade\, Harrogate\, North Yorkshire\, HG1 1BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T201500
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
CREATED:20260211T161009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T144949Z
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SUMMARY:East Midlands Group Leicester meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the East Midlands Group on Monday 18 May from 7.15pm for our next meeting to meet fellow authors in your area\, share your latest projects and discuss 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 will meet in Meeting Room 2\, Phoenix Arts Centre\, 4 Midland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1TG. After the meeting we will move down to the bar to socialise. \nTo join us\, click the Going button below and enter your details in the RSVP form so we know how many people to expect.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/east-midlands-group-leicester-meet-up-180526/
LOCATION:Phoenix Arts Centre\, 4 Midland Street\, Leicester\, Leicester\, LE1 1TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
CREATED:20260223T104222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T104222Z
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SUMMARY:East Midlands Group Nottingham hybrid meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the East Midlands Group online and in-person on Saturday 16 May 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. \nWe will meet in the Library\, The Broadway\, 14-18 Broad Street\, Nottingham NG1 3AL. \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-160526/
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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GEO:52.9543037;-1.1437646
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
CREATED:20260410T123408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T123408Z
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SUMMARY:North West London Group: Agents
DESCRIPTION:Join the North West London Group for its next meet-up on Thursday 14 May from 7pm at Kensal Rise Library\, Bathurst Gardens\, London NW10 5EU. \nAt this meeting\, we are going to focus on the topic of agents. Attendees will be invited to speak about their experience of finding\, not finding\, not needing or wanting\, and/or working with an agent. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts! \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-agents-140526/
LOCATION:Kensal Rise Library\, Bathurst Gardens\, London\, NW10 5EU
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
CREATED:20260203T104326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T133318Z
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SUMMARY:Shropshire Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Shropshire Group in person on Thursday 14 May at 11am\, for the group’s next in person meeting. Come along and get to know your fellow authors! \nWe will meet at the Café on the Severn\, Gateway Education and Arts Centre\, Chester Street\, Shrewsbury\, SY1 1NB. You can find out more about the accessibility of the building here. \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/shropshire-group-meet-up-140526/
LOCATION:Café on the Severn\, The Gateway Centre\, Chester Street
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:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
CREATED:20260206T111624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T111624Z
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Edinburgh group on Wednesday 13 May 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-130526/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
CREATED:20260119T101557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T101557Z
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SUMMARY:Hertfordshire Writers online meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Hertfordshire Writers on Tuesday 12 May 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-120526/
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-120526/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T180000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
CREATED:20260429T090349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T090454Z
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SUMMARY:South East London Group: Creative Goal Setting with Jenny Alexander
DESCRIPTION:Join the South East London Group on Tuesday 12 May from 4pm for a discussion on creative goal setting with Jenny Alexander. \nCreative goal setting is not like making New Year’s resolutions\, which result in success or failure. It’s more like writing fiction\, when you need a rough idea about how the story will unfold and end\, to give you a sense of direction and help you get started\, but you expect this to change as the story develops. Creative goals\, for work or life in general\, are always a work in progress. They are also completely individual – there’s no one size fits all – and so is the methodology for working towards them. Things like daily word counts and the pomodoro method\, for example\, work great for some people\, but they paralyse my writing because it’s the beautiful movement of the process\, not pressure to perform\, that brings me home to writing every day. \nFor more information on Jenny Alexander and her books\, articles and workshops\, take a look at her website www.jennyalexander.co.uk . \nAs usual the format will be: 10-15 minutes talk\, followed by discussion\, then social time. \nWe will meet at a NEW LOCATION: Bell House\, 27 College Road\, Dulwich\, London SE21 7BG. 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-creative-goal-setting-with-jenny-alexander-120526/
LOCATION:Bell House\, 27 College Road\, Dulwich\, London\, SE21 7BG
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T134500
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
CREATED:20260318T104505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T104602Z
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SUMMARY:Dorset Group: Talk with Steve Cox
DESCRIPTION:Join the Dorset Group on Tuesday 12 May from 11.45am for their next in person meet-up\, where local author and tree expert Steve Cox will be sharing his in-depth knowledge of trees and his writing journey with the group.  \nLet’s unpack the wonderful and mysterious world below our feet together! \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 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-steve-cox-120526/
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:20260511T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
CREATED:20250108T090059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T151110Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Network online meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the LGBTQ+ Network on Monday 11 May from 3pm for a member-led networking session. Come along and get to know your fellow authors! \nWe will go into small groups using breakout rooms on Zoom for you to meet members\, chat and share advice and experiences. We’ll run two rounds of rooms for around 15 minutes each so you can meet a variety of authors\, then at the end we will feed back to the main group. \nMeeting structure \n\n10 minutes – Welcome and housekeeping\, answering any initial questions\n15 minutes – Breakout room to chat with members in smaller groups\n10 minutes – Catch up and remix the rooms\n15 minutes – Breakout room to chat with members in smaller groups\n10 minutes – Feed back to the main group\, closing chat\n\nWe look forward to seeing 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/lgbtq-network-online-meet-up-110526/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Underrepresented Writers Networks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
CREATED:20260408T104458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T110505Z
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SUMMARY:Aberdeen Group: Tools and Tricks
DESCRIPTION:Join the Aberdeen Group for their next meeting on Saturday 9 May from 11.30am. Come along and get to know one another and our local SoA community\, make connections and exchange ideas! \nIn this meeting\, we will be exchanging our writerly tools\, tips and tricks! \nWe will meet on the top floor of the Books and Beans Cafe\, 22 Belmont St\, Aberdeen AB10 1JH.  \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/aberdeen-group-tools-and-tricks-090526/
LOCATION:Books and Beans Cafe\, 22 Belmont St\, Aberdeen\, AB10 1JH
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:20260508T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
CREATED:20260505T142814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T143658Z
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SUMMARY:West Midlands Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the West Midlands Group on Friday 8 May at 2pm for a chat and a catch-up at our next group meet-up. This will just be a general catch up to check in with everybody’s writerly updates. \nWe will meet at the Exchange\, 3 Centenary Square\, Birmingham B1 2DR\, opposite the Library of Birmingham. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase at the venue. \nDon’t worry if you haven’t been to a meet-up before – 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/west-midlands-group-meet-up-080526/
LOCATION:The Exchange\, 3 Centenary Square\, Birmingham\, B1 2DR
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
GEO:52.4785257;-1.9077552
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T153000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
CREATED:20260506T110614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T110933Z
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SUMMARY:South Lancashire Group meet up
DESCRIPTION:Join the South Lancashire Group on Friday 8 May at 2pm for an informal in-person catch up. \nGet to know one another and your local SoA community\, make connections and exchange ideas. Don’t worry if you haven’t been to a meet-up before – come along and say hello!  \nWe will meet at the Community Room at Wigan Library\, Life Centre\, The Wiend\, Wigan WN1 1NH. \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-lancashire-group-meet-up-080526/
LOCATION:Wigan Library\, Wigan Library\, Life Centre\, The Wiend\, Wigan\, WN1 1NH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
GEO:53.545529;-2.6303
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wigan Library Wigan Library Life Centre The Wiend Wigan WN1 1NH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Wigan Library\, Life Centre\, The Wiend:geo:-2.6303,53.545529
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
CREATED:20260424T092304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T092811Z
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SUMMARY:Monmouth Group:  'What is good writing?'
DESCRIPTION:Join the Monmouth group on Friday 8 May from 11am for a discussion on:  ‘What is good writing?’ \nWhether it’s their own writing or someone else’s published works\, members are invited to bring an example of writing that inspires them or that they deem to be impressive. \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.(This meeting is not taking place at our usual venue as Bridges Community Centre is still recovering from the November floods and is likely to be closed for several months.) \nBring your own lunch. There is tea and coffee making facilities at the Library. \nHoping 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/monmouth-group-what-is-good-writing-080526/
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:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
CREATED:20260422T090145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T090145Z
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SUMMARY:Swansea Group Online: SoA Cymru Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join the Swansea Group online on Thursday 7 May from 7pm for their next meet up. \nWe will be joined by Cath Barton\, Chair of SoA Cymru\, for an informal conversation about the activities and plans of the SoA Cymru Committee. Participants will have plenty of time to ask questions. \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-online-soa-cymru-discussion-070526/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83800060976?pwd=PaOnaPaqohI95vaA8sdHFHuRjhiVui.1
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T180000
DTSTAMP:20260531T064738
CREATED:20260423T085034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T085222Z
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SUMMARY:North Wales Group: Writing Groups
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Wales Group online on Tuesday 5 May from 5pm for a discussion on the benefits of writing groups. \nDo come and share your experiences and get some tips.  Also\, if you have anyone who leads a local writing group\, or is particularly interested in this topic\, please do invite them to join us. \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/north-wales-group-writing-groups-050526/
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/north-wales-group-writing-groups-050526/
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