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….
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…
If you’re quoting from someone else’s work, such as using a line from a poem or quoting from your favourite novel, you may need permission to republish in your new book or publication. Join Head of Rights and Licensing at Publishers’ Licensing Services (PLS), Amy Ellis as she leads this session on covering a basic…
There is an old adage that ‘Time waits for no-one’, and this is particularly true when it comes to planning for retirement. Even when retirement seems like many, many years away, failing to plan properly can have significant ramifications for you and your family later down the line. In this presentation, we will be exploring…
Welcome to the wonderful world of pensions! In this presentation, we will be exploring some of the fundamental principles of investing and why pensions in particular are such an important wealth building tool for all. The session focuses on the basics, such as; what is a pension, why should I be investing in one and…
Being a freelance author can feel overwhelming when it comes to dealing with your finances, but we’re here to help. Join us for this no-nonsense session on common accounting queries where we’ll cover the basics every author needs to know, from record keeping and Making Tax Digital, to how to find affordable help with your…
Join Public Relations specialist, Ronke Lawal for this interactive and engaging session for authors and creatives to learn how to boost their personal profiles and maintain visibility with their readers and target audience. To access this recording, please input the following password: P3rsonalBrand1006
SoA Chief Executive Anna Ganley gives us her ten top tips for authors starting out.
Join Print-on-demand Manager, Srishti Kadu as she leads this session aiming to raise awareness in the author community in general about issues to think about when designing in an environmentally-conscious way – exploring what choices can have the most impact on a book’s carbon footprint. This session explores all the different aspects that can impact the…
The last few years have seen enormous growth in video content in marketing, and this trend is only set to continue. It’s clear why video is so effective – people connect with it in a way other formats often can’t match. Whether it’s short form clips on social media or longer, more in depth content, video…
Tired of the same dry funding advice? Join Comic Creator, Rhiannon Griffiths in this session that flips the script on traditional fundraising training. This workshop is a practical, playful deep dive into the creative funding landscape. Expect no buzzwords, no boring slides—just real talk on where to find funding, how to craft standout applications, and…
In our first Funding Week session of the week, we were joined by Writing West Midlands Chief Executive Jonathan Davidson, who hosted this invaluable member only #SoAatHome professional development session on applying for a DYCP – Developing Your Creative Practice fund. The Arts Council fund supports individual creative and cultural practitioners to take them to the next stage of…
