TikTok and the #BookTok community have become hugely influential in the world of book marketing, with many writers using the platform to great effect to connect with readers. However, it can feel daunting to get started – do you have to dance? Do you have to be ‘down with the kids’ and understand Gen Z…
Discover how Verbal Aikido can transform the way you navigate challenging conversations in this interactive 90-minute session hosted by founder of Verbal Aikido®, Luke Archer with author and SoA Management Committee member, Charles Harris. Learn to respond – not react – with clarity, calm, and confidence. Through practical tools and live demonstrations, you’ll explore how…
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 will be focus on the basics, such as; what is a pension, why should I be investing in…
Join Olivia Chapman as she leads this workshop teaching you a practical way on how to write a synopsis for submission to an agent, producer or for a competition. In order to participate fully, you will need to have a complete story (in whatever form) which you can talk about from start to finish. Although…
Join Maame Blue in this taster workshop that approaches writing about family from different angles, whether you’re telling a fictional or nonfiction story. To access this recording, please input the following password: WritingFamily0212
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…
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…
