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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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LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/italy-group-why-we-write-what-we-write-250626/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T085210Z
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SUMMARY:Gloucestershire Group: Publish and be...
DESCRIPTION:Join our ever-growing\, dynamic Gloucestershire Group on Thursday\, 25 June from 2pm \nPublish and be…. \nThis month\, we will be revisiting the subject of self-publication\, the traps and pitfalls\, the costs and the sales\, the hard work and the rewards. \nWe will look at all the advice that is offered to authors considering self-publishing. We will discuss the difference between self-publishing and vanity publishing and how to tell the difference when being approached by\, or when approaching\, possible publishers. \nWe will examine the process from notes to print\, from print to online\, from online to audio and all points in between. \nCan you (should you) do it all yourself? Should you be paying for professional support\, and is it worth it? What is hybrid publishing? Do some publishers who offer self-publishing support also act as gatekeepers? Should we go to print or to online only? What are the pitfalls when publishing online? \nCome ready to talk about your own experience\, with thoughts and knowledge of this increasingly popular opportunity to bypass the gatekeepers\, whether you’re new to the game or a bestseller looking for more control. \nIs it time to publish and possibly be damned?! \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 \nIf the RSVP form does not work\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org to register for the meeting.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/gloucestershire-group-publish-and-be-250626/
LOCATION:Monastery Café\, Prinknash Abbey\, Cranham\, GL4 8EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gloucestershire,SoA local group meet-up
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260624T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260624T193000
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SUMMARY:France Group: What book are you reading right now?
DESCRIPTION:Join the France Group on Wednesday 24 June from 6.30pm (CET) for their next informal meet up. \nIn this meeting\, we will be discussing: ‘What book are you reading right now?’ This will be a chance to share some literature that you have enjoyed recently. Do come prepared to share. \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-what-book-are-you-reading-right-now-240626/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/france-group-what-book-are-you-reading-right-now-240626/
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SUMMARY:Salisbury and Wiltshire Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:*Please note the venue for this meeting has changed* \nJoin the Salisbury and Wiltshire Group for an in person meet-up on Wednesday 24 June from 11am. We will meet at Waite & Rose Café (Waitrose Café)\, Churchill Way West\, Salisbury\, SP2 7TS\, which has air conditioning and free parking! \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.
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260623T120000
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SUMMARY:South Buckinghamshire Group: Open Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join the South Buckinghamshire Group on Tuesday 23 June from 12pm for an open forum discussion. Come along ready to chat about any issues that have come up since the last meeting. \nJudy is away this month\, so the meeting on Substack has been moved to July. \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-open-forum-230626/
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:20260620T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260620T170000
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SUMMARY:Netherlands Group: Writing Routines and Habits
DESCRIPTION:Join our Netherlands Group for their next meet-up on Saturday 20 June from 3pm (CET) where they will be discussing writing routines and habits. \n Do you have a favourite time of day to write? Or a favourite place? Have you had good or bad experiences of writer’s retreats? And how do you keep other distractions like housework\, shopping and social media at bay? As ever\, this is just a subject to get the discussion started: we don’t have to stay rigidly or even tangentially on topic. Looking forward to seeing as many of you as can make it. \nWe will meet at Citizen M Hotel\, Sarphatistraat 47\, 1018 EW 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-writing-routines-and-habits-200626/
LOCATION:Citizen M Hotel\, Sarphatistraat 47\, Amsterdam\, 1018 EW\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T190000
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SUMMARY:Highlands and Moray Group online catch-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Highland and Moray Group online on Wednesday 17 June from 7pm for our informal monthly meet up. \nAfter our glitch last month\, we hope to welcome you all to our monthly online meet up. Time to catch up with everyone\, update on how the SOA in Scotland are doing\, and discuss our own writing worlds. Have you new projects\, successes\, challenges; we are here to help\, support and encourage. \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-170626/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/highlands-and-moray-group-online-catch-up-170626/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T150000
DTSTAMP: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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T095544Z
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SUMMARY:Dorset Group: Talk with Greg Duncan
DESCRIPTION:Join the Dorset Group on Saturday 13 June from 10am for their next in person meet-up\, where author Greg Duncan will share insights into his writerly craft. \nGreg will discuss the process of interweaving history and fiction\, while 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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T160000
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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:20260612T120000
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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T203000
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CREATED:20260416T083859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T093442Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T143000
DTSTAMP:20260518T092039Z
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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:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260206T112022Z
CREATED: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:20260609T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T203000
DTSTAMP:20260119T111313Z
CREATED:20260119T111313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T111313Z
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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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LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/hertfordshire-writers-online-meet-up-090626/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T180000
DTSTAMP:20260519T094614Z
CREATED:20260519T093855Z
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:20260606T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T150732Z
CREATED:20260206T101809Z
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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:20260605T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T181000Z
CREATED:20260424T092304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T181000Z
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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:20260605T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T111203Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T111203Z
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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:20260604T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T084725Z
CREATED:20260518T084007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T084725Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T130000
DTSTAMP:20260529T092330Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T132421Z
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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:20260601T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260601T153000
DTSTAMP:20260129T153023Z
CREATED:20250108T090059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T153023Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T143003Z
CREATED:20260422T095259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T143003Z
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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:20260410T125950Z
CREATED:20260122T131559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T125950Z
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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:20260521T092242Z
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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
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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
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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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