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Professional Development – Dealing with dialogue and dishonesty
Thinking of different ways to build on your complex character? Join author, Maame Blue as she leads this session and teaches you how to create dishonest narratives using dialogue, character dysfunction and internal tension. To access this recording, please input the following password: DialogueandDishonesty2503
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Feel Good Friday – Making the time to write
You know you want to write. Maybe you have writing deadlines to reach, or you might be exploring new projects. But something keeps you from your desk and writing and although it’s important to you it keeps being put off for another day. Or it may be a case of too many things on the…
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How I write – in conversation with Lorraine Wilson
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.
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Professional Development – The commercial advantage of editing your work
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…
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The SoA Advisory Clinic: Attention, class!
The Advisory Clinic explore how best to ensure child literacy and enjoyable school author visits.
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Publisher submissions best practice guidelines
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
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Competition submissions best practice guidelines
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
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Agency submissions best practice guidelines
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
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Feel Good Friday – Unleashing your creativity with a Spiral
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…
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Professional Development – Marketing for Authors
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…
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The SoA Advisory Clinic: Roll Up & Read All About It: the business of journalism for writers
The Advisory Clinic ponders on commissions, Walter Besant and in this episode.
