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Artificially Intelligent: the latest on collective licensing and parliamentary debate
The Advisory Clinic explains the latest on AI collective licensing and the parliamentary debate
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Professional Development – How to to research online safely and step outside the Google universe
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…
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Feel Good Friday – Get moving and stretching at your desk
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,…
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Industry Insider – The 40% ceiling: Gender equality in the Scottish literary sector
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…
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Streaming now… an investigation into subscription models for online audiobooks
The Advisory Clinic explores equity in the audiobook landscape.
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Professional Development – How to work online without being tracked or monitored
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…
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Our words, not yours: the Meta protest
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
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What Does a Publisher Actually Do? from London Book Fair
A London Book Fair special that explores the publishing landscape in depth.
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Feel Good Friday – Story coaching
Come and find out about a newly launched coaching service developed specifically for writers. Tom Harvey is a certified coach, and also an award– winning short story writer, and playwright. He’s been working with Phil Hayes, a senior executive coach and NLP master practitioner, and Pippa Gough, a senior executive coach and poet. As well as…
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Industry Insider – Creative responses to the climate emergency
The environmental crisis in Wales: how can writers contribute?How can writers affectively respond to the environmental emergency? Join writers Tom Bullough and Nicola Davies in conversation with Cath Barton, Vice Chair of SoA Cymru Steering Group to discuss how creatives can engage in meaningful action to tackle the issue.. How can any of us, as…
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Industry Insider – Poetry awards and competitions
Join us for a panel discussion with Lucy Macnab (Chair); with Jack Underwood, Malika Booker and Eric Ngalle Charles, who are discussing poetry and spoken word competitions and awards. This event was in conjunction with our Poetry and Spoken Word Group (PSWG).
