Professional Development – Sustainability in book production

Professional Development – Sustainability in book production

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…

Funding Week | Industry Insider – Grants and funding opportunities with the Society of Authors

Funding Week | Industry Insider – Grants and funding opportunities with the Society of Authors

The SoA gives away over half a million pounds annually in grants to authors across multiple charities. These include grants for works in progress, funds to support authors in financial need, and support for authors attending events or retreats across the country. In this session the grants team discuss all the funding opportunities available from…

Professional Development – How to to research online safely and step outside the Google universe

Professional Development – How to to research online safely and step outside the Google universe

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…

Industry Insider – The 40% ceiling: Gender equality in the Scottish literary sector

Industry Insider – The 40% ceiling: Gender equality in the Scottish literary sector

Join Dr. Christina Neuwirth as they present findings from their report on gender equality in Scottish publishing, reviewing equality in book festivals and prizes, reviewing and selected festivals 2017-2019 and prizes 1919-2024, as well as qualitative findings from interviews with tastemakers. Christina is in conversation with Dr Helen Sedgwick from the Society of Authors’ in…

Professional Development – How to work online without being tracked or monitored

Professional Development – How to work online without being tracked or monitored

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…