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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T160000
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SUMMARY:Cambridge Group translators meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the translators of the Cambridge Group on Thursday 19 March from 4pm 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 Common Room\, 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-190326/
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:20260319T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T130000
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SUMMARY:Shropshire Group: Funding for Writers
DESCRIPTION:Join the Shropshire Group in person on Thursday 19 March at 11am\, for a talk on funding with Jonathan Davidson. \nJonathan Davidson of the region’s writing development agency\, Writing West Midlands\, will talk about funding opportunities for creative writers\, with particular reference to funding from Arts Council England. He will also talk about other models for writers keeping their work going\, and answer questions about the wider work of Writing West Midlands. \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-funding-for-writers-190326/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
CREATED:20260213T110321Z
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SUMMARY:West Sussex Group first meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join our new West Sussex Group for their first meeting on Wednesday 18 March from 7pm. \nThe West Sussex group aims initially to bring authors together for a chance to meet up with fellow authors\, socialise and share what they’re working on. Once established\, we will discuss and work towards agreed shared aims; whether pooling resources\, or investigating a theme\, issue\, genre or challenge faced and potentially looking at training and development sessions. \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. \nAll writerly and bookish guests welcome! \nPlease note this event is now full. If you would like to be added to the waiting list\, please contact localgroups@societyofauthors.org.  \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-first-meetup-180326/
LOCATION:The Frankland Arms\, 3 London Rd\, Washington\, Pulborough\, RH20 4AL
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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SUMMARY:Highlands and Moray Group meet up
DESCRIPTION:Its our spring blether! \nJoin the Highland and Moray Group online on Wednesday 18 March from 7pm for our informal meet up.  Time to catch up on our recent events\, firm up on our visit\, and find out where we all are in our writing journey. Looking forward to seeing you then. \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-meet-up-180326/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/highlands-and-moray-group-meet-up-180326/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
CREATED:20260106T103801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T103801Z
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SUMMARY:Harrogate and North Yorkshire Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Harrogate and North Yorkshire Group on Tuesday 17 March 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-170326/
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/Amsterdam:20260314T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
CREATED:20260304T093903Z
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SUMMARY:Netherlands Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join our Netherlands Group for their next meet-up Saturday 14 March 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’ll meet at the Eye film museum café\, IJpromenade 1\, 1031 KT 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-140326/
LOCATION:Eye Film Museum Cafe\, IJpromenade 1\, Amsterdam\, 1031 KT\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
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SUMMARY:West Midlands Group: Making Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join the West Midlands Group on Friday 13 March from 2pm for a chat and a catch-up at our next group meet-up. \nAt this meeting we will be discussing overcoming cabin fever by making connections as part of a group or network. Please come prepared to share your experiences. \n \n\nWe will meet at The Exchange\, 3 Centenary Square\, Birmingham B1 2DR. \n\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-making-connections-130326/
LOCATION:The Exchange\, 3 Centenary Square\, Birmingham\, B1 2DR
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
CREATED:20260227T115200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T115200Z
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SUMMARY:Chester Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chester Group on Friday 13 March 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 have an area reserved in the kitchen area of Storyhouse\, Hunter Street\, Chester CH1 2AR. 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-130326/
LOCATION:Storyhouse\, Hunter Street\, Chester\, CH1 2AR
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up,Society of Authors in Wales
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
CREATED:20260210T102358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T154159Z
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SUMMARY:Canterbury and East Kent Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join our Canterbury and East Kent Group on Thursday 12 March 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. \nWe’ll talk more about what people would like from future meetings\, and pursue an idea from last time: getting a table at local book fairs and other events we could staff and have our books on. \nI have had a look at a few local Book Festivals: \n\nFaversham 20/2-1/3\nTunbridge Wells 1/5-10/5\nBrighton 17/6-21/6\nCuckfield 2/10-4/10\nHastings date tbc\nFolkestone 12/11-22/11\n\nFaversham will be over by 12 March – is anyone going to this? \nWestgate Halls Market was also mentioned\, takes place monthly on a Saturday through the year. \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-120326/
LOCATION:Drapers Arms\, 1-2 Sun Street\, Canterbury\, CT1 2HX
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
CREATED:20260206T111128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T093358Z
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh Group meet-up CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING IS NOW CANCELLED \nJoin the Edinburgh group on Wednesday 11 March 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-110326/
LOCATION:Argonaut Books\, 15-17 Leith Walk\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8LN
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
CREATED:20260119T100208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T100208Z
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SUMMARY:Hertfordshire Writers online meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Hertfordshire Writers on Tuesday 10 March 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-100326/
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-100326/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T114500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T134500
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
CREATED:20260203T093746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T113022Z
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SUMMARY:Dorset Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Dorset Group on Tuesday 10 March from 11.45am for their next in person meet-up\, where local authors Diana Robinson and Paul Canon Harris will be sharing their experiences and writing journey with us. \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-meet-up-100326/
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:20260307T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
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SUMMARY:East Midlands Group Nottingham hybrid meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the East Midlands Group online and in-person on Saturday 7 March 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-070326/
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:20260307T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T140000
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SUMMARY:Writers of Essex: Turning your nerdery into non-fiction
DESCRIPTION:Join Writers of Essex online on Saturday 7 March from 12pm for a talk with James Batchelor about all things non-fiction writing! \nTurning your nerdery into non-fiction: \nWe all have our passions\, but have you ever considered that yours could be the perfect starting point for a book. From your favourite period in history\, to that obscure British sitcom you can quote word-for-word\, to your preferred niche in the world of video games\, there’s an audience for any non-fiction book. You just need to find the right opportunity. In his talk\, James Batchelor will share his own experience\, offer advice on how to get started as a non-fiction author\, and answer your questions about turning your hobbies into hardbacks. \nJames Batchelor is an Essex-based author\, with four books published since 2020 (plus two he produced just for his children). He is the writer behind White Owl Books’ gaming tomes The Best Non-Violent Video Games and The History of the Pokemon Games\, as well as urban fantasy thrillers Wandless and Blow The House Down. \nThis will take place on Zoom. \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-turning-your-nerdery-into-non-fiction-070326/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/writers-of-essex-turning-your-nerdery-into-non-fiction-070326/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
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SUMMARY:South Lancashire Group: Publishing
DESCRIPTION:Join the South Lancashire Group on Friday 6 March at 2pm for their next meet-up to discuss publishing; we’ll share experiences of and expertise in traditional\, independent and hybrid publishing. \nWe will meet at the Community Room at Wigan Library\, Life Centre\, The Wiend\, Wigan WN1 1NH. \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-publishing-060326/
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/London:20260306T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
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SUMMARY:Monmouth Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Monmouth group on Friday 6 March from 11am for a discussion on the statement: ‘Comedy belongs in every piece of writing – discuss’. \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-meet-up-060326/
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:20260306T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
CREATED:20260227T104454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T105448Z
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SUMMARY:Manchester Group: Read and celebrate your work
DESCRIPTION:Join the Manchester Group on Friday 6 March from 10am for their next social meet up! \nThe next meeting will be an opportunity for members to celebrate their own and each other’s work by reading aloud and sharing an example of their writing or translation. Slots are five minutes\, max. Reading is optional so if you prefer to just listen\, that’s fine too. \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-read-and-celebrate-your-work-060326/
LOCATION:Social Refuge\, 27 Great Ancoats Street\, Manchester\, M4 5AJ
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
CREATED:20231127T124239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T165215Z
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SUMMARY:North West London Group first meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the new SoA North West London Group for its first meet-up on Thursday 5 March from 7pm at Kensal Rise Library\, Bathurst Gardens\, London NW10 5EU. \nThis first meeting is for everyone to get to know one another and the local SoA community\, make connections and exchange ideas. It is also to find out what members would like from the group and format of the sessions\, so please come with your ideas to share. You can find more information about local groups and suggested meet-up topics here. \nIf time\, with London Book Fair the following week\, March 10 to 12\, we can also share views on how members can benefit from visiting the Fair. \nOrganizer Lionel Bender is seeking another member to work with him to plan this group’s meet-ups. Anyone interested should speak to Lionel at this meeting. \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-first-meet-up-050326/
LOCATION:Kensal Rise Library\, Bathurst Gardens\, London\, NW10 5EU
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
CREATED:20260227T124151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T124151Z
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SUMMARY:Swansea Group online meet up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Swansea Group online on Thursday 5th March from 7pm for their next meet up. \nWe will be discussing funding and our successes and challenges in accessing it. \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-meet-up-050326/
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:20260304T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
CREATED:20250108T090059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T092045Z
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SUMMARY:Self-Publishers Network: Building your author brand using social media
DESCRIPTION:Join the Self-Publishers Network on Wednesday 4 March from 10.30am for a member-led discussion on building your author brand using social media. We will consider questions such as: What platforms do you use? Do you have your own strategy or a plan of how you want to promote yourself? \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-building-your-author-brand-using-social-media-040326/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Self-Publishers Network
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T121021Z
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SUMMARY:North Wales Group: Mind Maps
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Wales Group online on Tuesday 3 March from 5pm for a fascinating session on how to use Mind Maps in writing. \nThe session will cover how to think and plan your books more easily\, write faster with less editing\, develop plots\, build characters and collaborate seamlessly. The session will be presented by Phil Chambers\, who was twice the World Mind Mapping Champion and an International Grand Master of Mind Mapping.  \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-mind-maps-030326/
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-mind-maps-030326/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260301T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260301T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
CREATED:20260209T113425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T103430Z
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SUMMARY:Aberdeen Group: New Year\, New Introductions
DESCRIPTION:Join the Aberdeen Group for their first meeting on Sunday 1 March from 11am. Come along and get to know one another and our local SoA community\, make connections and exchange ideas! \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-new-year-new-introductions-010326/
LOCATION:Books and Beans Cafe\, 22 Belmont St\, Aberdeen\, AB10 1JH
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
CREATED:20260128T114702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T141224Z
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SUMMARY:Brighton and Hove Group: The Dark Art of Editing
DESCRIPTION:Join the Brighton and Hove Group on Friday 27 February from 2pm to hear from Rebecca Rennie on\, ‘The Dark Art of Editing: What\, Why\, Wherefore and Other Nitty Gritty’. The talk will include guidance about how writing programme Scrivener can help you. \nRebecca is an author\, editor and ghostwriter who works on books in many genres; memoir\, self-help\, social history and selected fiction. She is also a musician\, songwriter recording artist performing as FREYjA\, and created a musical book & stage series for schools called Paris Bear: An Epic Adventure. \nWe’ll meet 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 £2 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.
URL:https://societyofauthors.org/event/brighton-and-hove-group-the-dark-art-of-editing-270226/
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:20260227T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
CREATED:20260202T094912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T161946Z
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SUMMARY:West Midlands Group: In conversation with Nigel Oakley
DESCRIPTION:Join the West Midlands Group on Friday 27 February from 1pm at the next online group meet-up in conversation with Nigel Oakley. Topic: “Is Reading Work? Researching the Anglo-Saxons for my Third Novel” \nNigel says: “The danger with bringing my heroes back to England for the third (and final) part of my historical trilogy\, is that there’s more history to research. In book 2\, knowing there was so little information (at least in the English language)\, coming across a gap in the literature was not too much of a problem. For book 3\, the gaps are fewer and further between\, so I have to be a bit more careful about how I fill them – of course a lot of my characters are made up\, but Elgiva/Emma isn’t. So\, how to do the research\, how to know when to stop\, and how to deal with those wonderful – and wonderfully annoying gaps? Speaking as someone who used to be an academic\, it is not the same as doing a PhD thesis!” \nAbout Nigel Oakley: Nigel was originally a Shropshire lad\, being born and raised in Shrewsbury. His teaching career took him from the south-west of England to Teesside via Botswana\, Africa. He has also served as World Development Officer for the Diocese of Durham for five years. \n2025 was the year of two novels: ‘Warrior Princess\, Errant Page’ came out in March\, followed by ‘Podevin and the Queen’s Death’ in December. \nNow settled in Lichfield\, he spends his time writing short stories\, and other pieces – as well as drafting the third part of the trilogy about Podevin and Emma\, provisionally titled ‘Podevin and Elgiva’s Return\,’ and scheduled to come out in Easter 2027. \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-in-conversation-with-nigel-oakley-270226/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/west-midlands-group-in-conversation-with-nigel-oakley-270226/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260226T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260226T220000
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
CREATED:20260212T111501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T111501Z
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SUMMARY:Italy Group: Friendships between writers
DESCRIPTION:Join the Italy Group for an online meet-up on Thursday 26 February from 9pm (CET) to discuss friendships between writers. \nWe’ll talk about the importance of maintaining writerly friendships during what can sometimes feel like a lonely profession. \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-friendships-between-writers-260226/
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-friendships-between-writers-260226/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
CREATED:20260212T100351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T102004Z
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SUMMARY:South Lancashire Group online meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the South Lancashire Group on Thursday 26 February at 7.30pm for an online meet-up! This meeting will mostly be for catching up and socialising\, however we will also discuss publishing ahead of the in-person meeting in March. \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-online-meet-up-260226/
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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ORGANIZER;CN="Local Groups":MAILTO:localgroups@societyofauthors.org
LOCATION:https://societyofauthors.org/event/south-lancashire-group-online-meet-up-260226/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
CREATED:20260130T141133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T141310Z
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SUMMARY:Gloucestershire Group: AI - Progress\, or Pandora's Box?
DESCRIPTION:Join our ever-growing\, dynamic Gloucestershire Group on Thursday\, 26 February from 2pm. \nA.I: Progress or Pandora’s Box? \nThis month\, we are delighted to welcome Dr Duncan Dicks both to our group and to leading this conversation on Artificial Intelligence. Duncan is a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Gloucestershire. He has recently been researching and teaching the uses and ethics of A.I. in creative writing. \nHe will be leading a workshop in the first part of the afternoon\, so bring your computer\, phone or device if you want to participate in some A.I. exercises! Then\, for the second part of the afternoon\, we will be discussing the possible benefits\, pitfalls and ethics of this particular Pandora’s Box! \nLook forward to seeing you there! \nWe will meet in the ground-floor meeting room within the Monastery Café\, Prinknash Abbey\, Cranham\, GL4 8EX. \nThe venue has great accessibility: 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. \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/gloucestershire-group-ai-progress-or-pandoras-box-260226/
LOCATION:Monastery Café\, Prinknash Abbey\, Cranham\, GL4 8EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gloucestershire,SoA local group meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260225T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260413T025316
CREATED:20260209T093330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T093330Z
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SUMMARY:France Group: Blogging\, Substack\, Newsletters
DESCRIPTION:Join the France Group on Wednesday 25 February from 8pm (CET) to discuss all things blogging\, Substack and newsletters! \nWhich platforms do you use? Which do you find the best? Any suggestions for growing your reader base? \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/france-group-blogging-substack-newsletters-250226/
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-blogging-substack-newsletters-250226/
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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 25 February 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-250226/
LOCATION:Boston Tea Party (Salisbury)\, Old George Inn\, 13 High Street\, Salisbury\, SP1 2NJ
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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SUMMARY:Hampshire Group meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hampshire Group on Tuesday 24 February from 7.30pm for our next in person meeting. \nThis is a social meeting where we will catch up over a drink and have a chat about all things writerly. We will also discuss what topics we would like to focus on for future upcoming meetings.  \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-meet-up-240226/
LOCATION:The Hyde Tavern\, 57 Hyde Street\, Winchester\, SO23 7DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SoA local group meet-up
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