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SUMMARY:Self-Publishers Network: How do you publish?
DESCRIPTION:Join the Self-Publishers Network on Monday 1 June from 2pm for a member-led discussion on how we publish our work. We will consider questions such as: What services work for you and why? Do you have any platforms or formats you prefer? \nWe will go into small groups using breakout rooms on Zoom for you to meet fellow members\, chat and share advice. We’ll run two rounds of rooms for around 20 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\n20 minutes – Breakout room to chat with members in smaller groups\n10 minutes – Catch up and remix the rooms\n20 minutes – Breakout room to chat with members in smaller groups\n30 minutes – Feed back to the main group\, closing discussion\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nAbout the Self-Publishers Network\nThe Self-Publishers Network is a member-led network connecting self-published authors to share experiences\, recommendations and advice. You can find out more about the network\, our upcoming meeting and SoA resources for self-publishers here. \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/self-publishers-network-how-do-you-publish-010626/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Self-Publishers Network
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T170000
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SUMMARY:North Wales Group: Research
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Wales Group online on Tuesday 2 June from 5pm for our next online meeting\, where we’ll be sharing what we do to research our own books. Everyone will get the chance to contribute and learn. \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-research-020626/
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-research-020626/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
CREATED:20260203T093746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T092330Z
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SUMMARY:Devon Writers Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Devon Writers Group for a social meeting in central Exeter on Wednesday 3 June from 11am.\n\n\nThe meeting is at the Arrietty Coffee Shop\, 40 Longbrook Street\, Exeter\, EX4 6AE\, just off the High Street. [King William car park is very close]\n\n\nThis is a social in-person meeting where we can enjoy a writerly chat over coffee and cake.\n\n\nAll members welcome!\n\n\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/devon-writers-group-meet-up-030626/
LOCATION:Arrietty Coffee Shop\, 40 Longbrook Street\, Exeter\, EX4 6AE
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
CREATED:20260518T084007Z
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SUMMARY:North West London Group: Publicity
DESCRIPTION:Join the North West London Group for its next meet-up on Thursday 4 June from 7pm at Kensal Rise Library\, Bathurst Gardens\, London NW10 5EU. \nAt this meeting\, we are going to focus on the topic of publicity. Author of the Felix Hart wine executive novels\, Peter Stafford-Bow\, will introduce the topic\, talking about publicity for his new book\, Black Odesa\, which is set in the world of social media and self-publicity. \nAttendees are encouraged to share their own experiences of book publicity\, be it their own or their publisher’s. \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-publicity-040626/
LOCATION:Kensal Rise Library\, Bathurst Gardens\, London\, NW10 5EU
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T100000
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SUMMARY:Manchester Group: Talk with Dan Stables and Sally O' Reilly
DESCRIPTION:Join the Manchester Group on Friday 5 June from 10am for their next social meet up. \nIn this meeting\, we will host two of our own authors who were recently published; award winning author Dan Stables with his book Fiesta and author of several books Sally O’ Reilly\, who most recently published her book Hagtale. We’ll be asking them all sorts of questions about their experiences. \nWe’ll meet at The Social Refuge\, 27 Ancoats street\, Manchester\, 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-talk-with-dan-stables-and-sally-o-reilly-050626/
LOCATION:Social Refuge\, 27 Great Ancoats Street\, Manchester\, M4 5AJ
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T140000
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SUMMARY:Monmouth Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Monmouth group on Friday 5 June from 11am for a catch-up and a discussion of using other works for inspiration. \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.) \nHere is the agenda for the meeting: \n\nFeedback from SoA Cymru Committee – Cath to report\nAny current publishing issues of concern to members\nDiscussion on using ‘stolen lines’ (ie a line\, phrase or sentence from a published book) to inspire our writing – write a short piece to bring if you wish\nPossible summer picnic instead of August meeting\nAny other business\n\nBring your own lunch. There are tea and coffee making facilities at the Library. \nHope 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-meet-up-050626/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T150732Z
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SUMMARY:Writers of Essex Summer meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Writers of Essex on Saturday 6 June from 12pm for their next meeting at Berryfields Cafe\, FirstSite Art Centre\, Lewis Gardens\, High Street\, Colchester CO1 1JH. This will be our first in-person meetup of the year so it will be great to see as many of you as possible. \nThis location is easily reached by local parking and public transport links and the venue is disability accessible. The cafe serves hot and cold drinks as well as sweet/savoury food and is reasonably priced. It is a bright and open space so is great to get discussions going on all kinds of writing-related topics. \nSuggested themes for discussion: \n\nWhat inclusion means to you\nHighs and lows of the year so far\nMorally ambiguous character in our fiction\n\nLooking forwards to seeing you there. 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/writers-of-essex-summer-meet-up-060626/
LOCATION:Berryfields Cafe\, FirstSite Art Centre\, Lewis Gardens\, High Street\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T180000
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T094614Z
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SUMMARY:South East London Group: Writing to a Publisher's Brief with Jennie Walters
DESCRIPTION:Join the South East London Group on Tuesday 9 June from 4pm for a talk with novelist Jennie Walters. \nThe discussion in the first part of the meeting will be led by the Jennie (who writes as Daisy Wood). Jennie will talk about writing to a publisher’s brief and intellectual property projects. \nAs usual the format will be: 10-15 minutes talk\, followed by discussion\, then social time. \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-writing-to-a-publishers-brief-with-jennie-walters-090626/
LOCATION:Bell House\, 27 College Road\, Dulwich\, London\, SE21 7BG
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
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SUMMARY:Hertfordshire Writers online meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Hertfordshire Writers on Tuesday 9 June 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-090626/
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-090626/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
CREATED:20260206T112022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T112022Z
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Edinburgh group on Wednesday 10 June 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-100626/
LOCATION:Argonaut Books\, 15-17 Leith Walk\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8LN
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T143000
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SUMMARY:Canterbury and East Kent Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join our Canterbury and East Kent Group on Thursday 11 June from 12.30pm for their next in-person social. \nWe’ll meet at the Drapers Arms\, 1-2 Sun Street\, Canterbury\, CT1 2HX – just grab a drink at the bar and head upstairs. \nIt would be great to see anyone who hasn’t previously been able to come along – this meeting is primarily a get-together but we will also talk about pursuing any leads for us getting a presence at any book festivals\, events or other venues! \nIf you would like to join member-volunteer Paul’s WhatsApp group\, please get in touch. \nHope to see lots of you there for a drink\, catch up and chat. All 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/canterbury-and-east-kent-group-meet-up-110626/
LOCATION:Drapers Arms\, 1-2 Sun Street\, Canterbury\, CT1 2HX
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
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SUMMARY:Norfolk & Suffolk Group: Talk with Keiron Pim
DESCRIPTION:Join the Norfolk & Suffolk Group online on Thursday 11 June from 7pm to hear from Keiron Pim about his writing career: his research process\, how he chooses subjects\, how he finds funding for his travels\, and pitching to publishers.  \nKeiron Pim is the author of two widely acclaimed biographies\, Endless Flight: the Life of Joseph Roth (Granta\, 2022) and Jumpin’ Jack Flash: David Litvinoff and the Rock’n’Roll Underworld (Jonathan Cape\, 2016). He is now working on a creative non-fiction study of the East End of London in the 1970s\, which will be published by Granta in 2028. \nEndless Flight was a Book of the Year in The Times and received worldwide positive coverage in publications such as The New York Times\, Washington Post\, Guardian\, Daily Telegraph\, New York Review of Books\, Times Literary Supplement and Sydney Morning Herald. Jumpin’ Jack Flash was also a Book of the Year in The Times and was named the best debut biography of the year in the Guardian. \nIn 25 years as a journalist and author\, Keiron has written for titles including the Guardian\, Daily Telegraph\, Spectator and London Review of Books. He began his career as a reporter on the Eastern Daily Press newspaper in Norfolk\, moving from hard news to feature-writing\, where his assignments spanned from celebrity interviews to investigative journalism and a period reporting from Iraq as an embedded reporter with British troops. \nAround his writing\, Keiron has taught for Arvon\, the National Centre for Writing and the University of East Anglia. He lives in north Norfolk with his wife and three teenage daughters. In his spare time he enjoys football (watching Norwich City FC and playing for a local veterans’ team)\, playing guitar and drawing. \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-talk-with-keiron-pim-110626/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T140000
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SUMMARY:Chester Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chester Group on Friday 12 June from 12pm to meet and socialise with fellow writers. \nThis will be an informal social session\, meet 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 Chapters book bar\, 13 Watergate St\, South\, Chester CH1 2LE. Come and grab a coffee and say hi. \nAll members welcome. \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-meet-up-120626/
LOCATION:Chapters\, 13 Watergate St South\, Chester\, CH1 2LE
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up,Society of Authors in Wales
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T101520Z
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SUMMARY:Swansea Group: Talk with Elaine Canning
DESCRIPTION:Join the Swansea Group on Friday 12 June from 2pm when we will be joined by Elaine Canning\, a writer and the one-person driving force behind some of Wales’s most interesting and well-known literary initiatives. \nElaine will talk about her own writing\, her incredible public engagement and literature promotion work\, how the Dylan Thomas Prize and other initiatives she’s part of contribute to the literary landscape in Wales and beyond\, and many other topics. \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-talk-with-elaine-canning-120626/
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:20260612T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
CREATED:20260526T102058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T102058Z
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SUMMARY:West Midlands Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the West Midlands Group on Friday 12 June 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-120626/
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:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
CREATED:20260521T113005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T131821Z
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SUMMARY:Dorset Group: Talk with Lisa Conway and Greg Duncan
DESCRIPTION:Join the Dorset Group on Saturday 13 June from 10am for their next in person meet-up\, where authors Lisa Conway and Greg Duncan will share insights into their writerly craft. \nLisa Conway will discuss the use of settings for developing unforgettable character in historical fiction\, while Greg Duncan will discuss the process of interweaving history and fiction\, sharing a short film to support his talk on research and writing. \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-lisa-conway-and-greg-duncan-130626/
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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GEO:50.7565925;-1.8020991
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
CREATED:20260223T104802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T111556Z
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SUMMARY:East Midlands Group Nottingham hybrid meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the East Midlands Group online and in-person on Saturday 13 June 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-130626/
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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Library The Broadway The Library The Broadway 14-18 Broad Street Nottingham NG1 3AL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Library\, The Broadway\, 14-18 Broad Street:geo:-1.1437646,52.9543037
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
CREATED:20260107T095059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T095059Z
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SUMMARY:Harrogate and North Yorkshire Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Harrogate and North Yorkshire Group on Tuesday 23 June 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-230626/
LOCATION:North Bar\, Mount Parade\, Harrogate\, North Yorkshire\, HG1 1BX\, United Kingdom
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:20260624T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
CREATED:20260119T130644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T130644Z
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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 24 June 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-240626/
LOCATION:Boston Tea Party (Salisbury)\, Old George Inn\, 13 High Street\, Salisbury\, SP1 2NJ
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boston Tea Party (Salisbury) Old George Inn 13 High Street Salisbury SP1 2NJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Old George Inn\, 13 High Street:geo:-1.5381707,52.2936456
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T153000
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
CREATED:20260330T102117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T102719Z
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SUMMARY:South Lancashire Group: Workshop with Ian Skillicorn
DESCRIPTION:Join the South Lancashire Group on Thursday 25 June at 1.30pm for a workshop with Ian Skillicorn on selling your books! \nWe will meet at the Community Room at Wigan Library\, Life Centre\, The Wiend\, Wigan WN1 1NH. \nThis in-person workshop is aimed at authors who are considering or already independently publishing their work (either new titles or reissuing backlists) as ebooks and print-on-demand\, with a focus on selling via Amazon. \nThe session will cover crucial points including: \n\nMaximising your Amazon product page (keywords\, blurb and cover)\nResearching your competition\nOnline advertising (Amazon ads\, Facebook and X)\nOff-line advertising\nEmail marketing\nGetting reviews\nWhen using AI can help\n\nThere will be a chance to ask questions after the presentation. \nIan’s publishing imprint\, Wyndham Books\, has published many bestsellers in the US\, UK and Australia\, with total sales approaching one million copies. He rediscovered and republished the family saga Hardacre by C L Skelton\, now broadcast on television as The Hardacres around the world\, and on Channel 5 in the UK. Ian’s work has been featured in the press\, most recently in the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Express. He is a frequent speaker at writing groups and conferences\, including for the Society of Authors\, the Society of Women Writers and Journalists\, and the Romantic Novelists’ Association. He is a member of the Society of Authors\, the Translators’ Association and the Chartered Institute of Linguists. \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/south-lancashire-group-workshop-with-ian-skillicorn-250626/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260625T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260625T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
CREATED:20260522T094054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T101906Z
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SUMMARY:Italy Group: Why we write what we write
DESCRIPTION:Join the Italy Group for an online meet-up on Thursday 25 June from 9pm (CET) to discuss why we write what we write. \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-why-we-write-what-we-write-250626/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/italy-group-why-we-write-what-we-write-250626/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
CREATED:20260526T101729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T101729Z
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SUMMARY:West Midlands Group online: Recording your work
DESCRIPTION:Join the West Midlands Group online on Friday 26 June at 1pm for a writerly discussion at our next group meet-up. \nThe topic for discussion will be about recordings of your work. Whether it’s audiobooks\, podcasting or other forms of recording. Let’s discuss. Please come prepared to share your experiences and insight.  \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-recording-your-work-260626/
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:20260630T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
CREATED:20260128T102507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T150848Z
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SUMMARY:Scottish Islands Group online meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Scottish Islands Group online on Tuesday 30 June 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-300626/
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-300626/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
CREATED:20260528T142352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T143044Z
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SUMMARY:Hampshire Group: Scripts and Scriptwriting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hampshire Group on Tuesday 30 June from 7.30pm for their next in-person meeting. \nIn this meeting\, we will be discussing scripts and scriptwriting. Do come along and either share your experience with the group or learn something new! \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-scripts-and-scriptwriting-300626/
LOCATION:The Hyde Tavern\, 57 Hyde Street\, Winchester\, SO23 7DY\, United Kingdom
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:20260710T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
CREATED:20260526T103615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T103615Z
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SUMMARY:West Midlands Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the West Midlands Group on Friday 10 July 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-100726/
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:20260711T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
CREATED:20260223T111908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T111908Z
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SUMMARY:East Midlands Group Nottingham hybrid meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the East Midlands Group online and in-person on Saturday 11 July 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-110726/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260714T203000
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
CREATED:20260119T112252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T112419Z
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SUMMARY:Hertfordshire Writers online meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Hertfordshire Writers on Tuesday 14 July 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-140726/
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-140726/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
CREATED:20260206T112437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T112437Z
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Edinburgh group on Wednesday 15 July 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-150726/
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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Argonaut Books 15-17 Leith Walk Edinburgh EH6 8LN;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15-17 Leith Walk:geo:-3.1716647,55.9702964
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
CREATED:20260521T115013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T115238Z
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SUMMARY:Shropshire Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Shropshire Group in person on Thursday 16 July at 11am\, for the group’s next in person meeting. Come along and get to know your fellow authors. \nAttendees are also invited to bring forward any subject they would like to discuss for future meetings\, whether this be about writing\, publishing\, marketing or broader. Please do get in touch with the Shropshire Group organiser Katharine Smith (katharine@heddonpublishing.com) with your suggestions. \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-160726/
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:20260720T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260720T201500
DTSTAMP:20260531T054238
CREATED:20260522T104131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T104131Z
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SUMMARY:East Midlands Group Leicester meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the East Midlands Group on Monday 20 July 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 the bar/cafe of the Phoenix Arts Centre\, 4 Midland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1TG. \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-200726/
LOCATION:Phoenix Arts Centre\, 4 Midland Street\, Leicester\, Leicester\, LE1 1TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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