Grab a cuppa and get to know English classicist and SoA Fellow, Mary Beard. Mary is in conversation with Senior Publishing Contracts Advisor at the SoA, Theo Jones discussing her work and career and to offer a glimpse into her creative routine
Grab a cuppa and get to know translators David Colmer and David McKay. David and David are in conversation with Jane Davis discussing their work and career and to offer a glimpse into their creative routines.
How can you make a living as a writer in Wales in 2025? Full-time children’s writer and SoA Cymru committee member Helen Docherty chairs this discussion with the writer, coach, workshop leader, and so much more, Julia Forster and the writer and editor Kathryn Tann. It has been a time of change in Welsh literature funding, especially around magazine publishing….
With four seats available, this is your opportunity to increase the diversity of perspectives and influence the strategic direction of the Society of Authors over the next few years. Election to the Management Committee is not based on literary merit. We welcome members from all career stages, backgrounds and from all four UK nations to…
Funding is everything to creatives.
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
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…
A free digital resource designed for authors at all stages of their careers. The toolkit shows how the principles of good author care – transparency, support and inclusion, and respectful communication – can empower authors on their publication journey. It also suggests how to resolve any issues that arise.
There are many moments in your author career where n you lay yourself and your book open to judgement by others and potential rejection. Sending your book on submission to agents or publishers is an obvious example. So if you do get that ‘No thank you, it’s not for us’ how do you pick yourself…
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…
