Tired of the same dry funding advice? Join Comic Creator, Rhiannon Griffiths in this session that flips the script on traditional fundraising training. This workshop is a practical, playful deep dive into the creative funding landscape. Expect no buzzwords, no boring slides—just real talk on where to find funding, how to craft standout applications, and…
SoA Scriptwriters committee member, James Clarke, offers a talk and the opportunity for a conversation about the key kinds of issues to think through when applying for public funding support for a film screenplay project in terms of both short and feature length projects.
Find out what funding opportunities are available to writers in England, Scotland and Wales in this session chaired by Society of Authors’ Chief Executive, Anna Ganley. Anna was in discussion with Relationship Manager for Literature in the Midlands, Pete Stones, Relationship Manager for Literature in London, Patrick Cash, Alan Bett, Head of Literature and Publishing…
In our first Funding Week session of the week, we were joined by Writing West Midlands Chief Executive Jonathan Davidson, who hosted this invaluable member only #SoAatHome professional development session on applying for a DYCP – Developing Your Creative Practice fund. The Arts Council fund supports individual creative and cultural practitioners to take them to the next stage of…
The Advisory Clinic explains the latest on AI collective licensing and the parliamentary debate
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…
Authors tend to sit a lot (such is the nature of writing), so enjoy a fun and informative Energiser session with PT & fellow writer Tracy Griffen. The session starts with health hacks that are easy to implement into your working life. We’ll do a simple Energiser – five minutes of moving on your desk chair,…
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…
The Advisory Clinic explores equity in the audiobook landscape.
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…
In this special podcast we take you back in support of that protest and thank all writers, readers and others for your continued and ongoing support as we continue to navigate the stormy weather wrought by the unregulated field of Artificial Intelligence
