If you’re quoting from someone else’s work, such as using a line from a poem or quoting from your favourite novel, you may need permission to republish in your new book or publication. Join Head of Rights and Licensing at Publishers’ Licensing Services (PLS), Amy Ellis as she leads this session on covering a basic…
There is an old adage that ‘Time waits for no-one’, and this is particularly true when it comes to planning for retirement. Even when retirement seems like many, many years away, failing to plan properly can have significant ramifications for you and your family later down the line. In this presentation, we will be exploring…
If you love the escape of listening to audio drama, the freedom of writing audio drama, or you just want to find out more about the medium, join industry experts as we unpick what makes a truly great audio play. SoA Scriptwriters (SWG) Committee Member Imogen Church hosts this year’s Imison and Tinniswood Audio Drama Award…
Overwhelm can happen to us all. That sense that there is just too much to do that you don’t know where to start. Often what happens next is we freeze and do nothing because we feel so overwhelmed. Join Mindset coach, Kelly Weekes in this session looking at what overwhelm is, how to break out of it…
Grab a cuppa and get to know author, Nydia Hetherington. Nydia is in conversation with Claire Wade, discussing her work and career and to offer a glimpse into her creative routine. With BSL interpretation provided by Ali Gordon. This event was in conjunction with our Authors with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses Network and is part of Disability Pride Month…
Welcome to the wonderful world of pensions! In this presentation, we will be exploring some of the fundamental principles of investing and why pensions in particular are such an important wealth building tool for all. The session focuses on the basics, such as; what is a pension, why should I be investing in one and…
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…
