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…
Join author and editorial trainer, Adam LeBor as he hosts his final #SoAatHome workshop, from his sessions focusing on the safety and security of the online world. There will be opportunities to share experiences and ask questions in each session – no matter how basic! This event was the last session as part of three workshops that shows…
Join author and editorial trainer, Adam LeBor as he hosts his second of three #SoAatHome sessions focusing on safety and security online. There will be opportunities to share experiences and ask questions in each session – no matter how basic! This event is the second session out of three workshops that will show you how…
Thinking of different ways to build on your complex character? Join author, Maame Blue as she leads this session and teaches you how to create dishonest narratives using dialogue, character dysfunction and internal tension. To access this recording, please input the following password: DialogueandDishonesty2503
Executive publishing editor, Adam Strange, shares his decade of editing experience at Little Brown, highlighting the commercial pressures of a big-5 publishing house and how authors can help themselves with their own editorial focus. Adam also explains what commercial publishing editors are looking for, in terms of a ‘finished’ manuscript, and how authors can enhance their…
As a new author, your journey to sharing your stories with the world is just beginning. In today’s digital age, simply writing a great book is only part of the equation. To reach your readers and build a loyal audience, understanding digital marketing is essential. Join Jason Smith in this introductory course, where you will…
