Since 2020, 77 Publishing has raised over £350,000 through crowdfunding to publish new books from both established and emerging creators. Join CEO of 77 Publishing Ltd, Ben Cullis as he discusses how to create, run and manage a successful Kickstarter campaign with Comic Creator, Hannah Berry. This event was in conjunction with the SoA’s Comics…
Many authors seek supplementary or flexible work at different stages of their careers, yet the current job market can feel opaque and fast-moving. This session hosted by author, career consultant and writing coach, Patricia Marques, offers practical, up-to-date guidance on navigating employment options in a way that supports, rather than sidelines, creative practice. We will look…
The SoA gives away over half a million pounds in grants every year to authors. These are drawn from multiple charities and include grants for works in progress, funds to support authors in financial need, and support for authors attending events, retreats, and accessing archives across the country. In this session Natalie Thorpe, Grants and Prizes Design Manager, and Rose Hensher, Grants and Prizes Administrator, discuss all the funding opportunities available from the SoA.
This guide from the SoA and WGGB sets out how to spot scams, how to report scams and where to get expert advice.
Whether you’re preparing for a book launch, a public reading, or a media interview, how you communicate matters as much as what you say. In this interactive online session hosted by Ronke Lawal, you’ll learn practical tools to develop vocal confidence, physical presence, and mental clarity. Through guided exercises and real-world examples, we’ll help you…
Join retreat host and writer development specialist Julia Forster of Write Within as she explains how to make the most of writer retreats and why you might want to consider going on one. To access this recording, please input the following password: Writ3rR3treats2804
Learn more about the SoA’s new Human Authored scheme, which launched in March and enables authors to declare that their work has been created by a human rather than by generative AI. In this panel session the SoA’s joint Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Lindsay Bennett-Ford talks about why we developed the Human Authored scheme…
Chaired by SoA Committee member and associate professor Carole Burns, our discussion explores the threats AI poses to creators as well as steps SoA members can take to protect their future work. We’re pleased to be joined by member of the House of Lords The Right Hon Lord Brennan as one of our panellists. Lord…
Grab a cuppa and get to know author Ruth Millington, joint winner of the ALCS Educational Writers’ Award. Ruth is in conversation with fellow author Susie Hodge discussing her work and career, and offering a glimpse into her creative routines. This event was in conjunction with the SoA’s Educational Writers Group.
Blank pages and empty studios – is that what we want? Join SOA Advisory Clinic co-hosts Johanna Clarke and Theo Jones as they catch up on the Don’t Steal this Book campaign launched at the London Book Fair 2026 with the support of the Society of Authors and the Publishers Association. Featuring campaign organiser, Ed Newton-Rex.
A lot of authors go pale at the idea of ‘book data’ – but there are some really good sources of information out there (both free and paid for) which it is foolish to ignore. No product manager or marketing team in the world ignores data as much as authors do! This session hosted by…
Literature in translation is booking, from bestsellers to cult hits hand-sold in independent bookshops. But it can be hard to find meaningful ways to talk about the ‘translates-ness’ of these books. Reviewers often devote no more than a word or short phrase along the lines of ‘an X translation by Y’, if they mention it at all. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Join this discussion and hear a range of perspectives on how whether we read for pleausre or professionally – we can all more thoughtfully communicate our experiences of reading translated literature.
