Between stimulus and response there is a space”, said the psychologist and philosopher Viktor Frankl, ‘In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and freedom.’ F.M. Alexander, founder of Alexander Technique, agreed: ‘..the way of employing oneself in activity is a matter of the manner of reaction.’ They…
We kicked off our AGM Week this year with our #SoAatHome Big Conversation, chaired by SoA’s Chief Executive, Anna Ganley. She was joined by author Vaseem Khan, Canongate Communications Director Anna Frame, and Literary Agent Caro Clarke. They discussed their experiences of successful working relationships in publishing and the challenges that authors still face.
To celebrate the launch of the SoA’s Access Form template, ADCI is hosting a panel discussion on what an Access Form is and how it can help authors, agents, publishers, event organisers, and anyone else in the sector to work together more effectively. We’ll hear from publishing director Hannah Knowles, literary agent Caro Clarke, author…
The practice of using authors to write children’s books with a celebrity or in a celebrity’s name has become increasingly common in the industry, yet the work of the ghostwriter is often insufficiently acknowledged or credited.
Join Olivia Chapman as she leads this online workshop teaching you the practical ways to talk about your work, and pitch it to agents, editors, and producers. In order to participate fully, you will need to have a complete story / poetry collection (in whatever form) which you can discuss from start to finish. You…
Join children’s author, Alice Hemming in this interactive workshop on finding inspiration for children’s picture book ideas and developing your next storyboard. None of us need more problems in our lives, but Alice uses a ‘little bag of problems’ as a tool to generate simple story ideas, particularly for picture books. She has run this…
Grab a cuppa and get to know crime writer, Vaseem Khan. Vaseem is in conversation with crime writer, Abir Mukherjee to discuss his work and career and to offer a glimpse into his creative routines.
As part of the Poetry and Spoken Word Group’s Autumn focus on ‘Working in Poetry’, this industry panel chaired by Rishi Dastidar with Laurie Bolger, Stephanie Conn and Belinda Zhawi dive into the different ways that poets and performers can sustain themselves across their careers. Drawing on their wealth of experience, panellists will discuss sources of income beyond book royalties including teaching, and…
All the book marketing options and ‘shoulds’ can feel overwhelming for authors. When your priority is writing, how are you supposed to fit it all in? The good news is experts are predicting 2025 will be the year of marketing simplification – it’s simply not possible to do all the activity, and do it well….
If you grapple with self-discipline, focus, perfectionism, or finding the time to write, while self-doubt tries to talk you out of doing the work, you’re not alone. That voice in your head? It isn’t you. It’s Resistance. In this restorative session, clinical hypnotherapist, EFT practitioner, and mindset coach Annie Ashdown will guide you through a live…
Grab a cuppa and get to know translators Charlotte Collins and Ruth Martin. Charlotte and Ruth, who were in conversation with SoA’s Translators Association Chair, Ian Giles discussing their work and career, and offering a glimpse into their creative routines.
Middle age is typically those between the ages of 40-60. This period brings with it work, life and family commitments to juggle. Authors and writers have the added stress of meeting creative deadlines, sporadic earnings and contract negotiations. People in this life stage would be forgiven for letting their personal finances slip down their to-do…
