Join this panel discussion to hear from current board members and learn more about why you should stand for election this year. With four seats available, this is your opportunity to add to the diversity of perspectives and influence the strategic direction of the Society of Authors over the next few years. Election to the…
The publishing process can make any author feel powerless. Many of us hesitate to ask for what we need or doubt our right to take up space. In this Professional Development session with Lisa Christie, a Chartered Coaching Psychologist, we’ll explore practical tools to help us speak up, confidently request what we need – including…
This short session is designed for people who want to master mindfulness but find it difficult to find the time to meditate. It’s based on a 6-week course originally developed for the Plum village order of Zen Buddhists (based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh). The course aimed to make mindfulness accessible for people…
Grab a cuppa and get to know author, actor and ambassador Cerrie Burnell. Cerrie is in conversation with author, editor and screenwriter, Jasmine Richards, discussing her work and career and offering a glimpse into her creative routines. This event was part of the SoA Awards wrap around series.
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…
