Grab a cuppa and get to know author and winner of the SoA’s 2024 ADCI Literary Prize, Lorraine Wilson. Lorraine is in conversation with Penny Batchelor discussing her work and career and offering a glimpse into her creative routine. This event was part of our 2024 SoA Awards wrap-around series.
Executive publishing editor, Adam Strange, shares his decade of editing experience at Little Brown, highlighting the commercial pressures of a big-5 publishing house and how authors can help themselves with their own editorial focus. Adam also explains what commercial publishing editors are looking for, in terms of a ‘finished’ manuscript, and how authors can enhance their…
The Advisory Clinic explore how best to ensure child literacy and enjoyable school author visits.
Guidelines aimed at helping publishers and authors understand the minimum they should be able to expect from each other in relation to the submissions process
Guidelines aimed at helping competition organisers and authors understand the minimum they should be able to expect from each other in relation to the submissions process
Guidelines aimed at helping agents, agencies and authors understand the minimum they should be able to expect from each other in relation to the submissions process
Join author, Robert John as he leads this engaging and creative workshop where you will explore the fun of visual expression. This session invites participants to draw their perspectives on a spiral poster, creating a unique collaborative artwork. No artistic experience is required—bring your imagination and an open mind! To take part in this session, you will…
As a new author, your journey to sharing your stories with the world is just beginning. In today’s digital age, simply writing a great book is only part of the equation. To reach your readers and build a loyal audience, understanding digital marketing is essential. Join Jason Smith in this introductory course, where you will…
The Advisory Clinic ponders on commissions, Walter Besant and in this episode.
An introduction to what uses can made of copyright work without permission, and how to seek or grant copyright permission
Join author and editorial trainer, Adam LeBor with author Simon Cann in this #SoAatHome session 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 first session as part of three workshops that…
What can you use a book trailer for? A lot! From plotting to marketing, as well as author branding, a book trailer is a great way to engage your readers. This fun and practical session will show you how to develop your own good quality book trailers without overspending. Melissa Addey, a fulltime self-published author,…
