How I write – in conversation with Vaseem Khan
Grab a cuppa and get to know crime writer, Vaseem Khan. Vaseem is in conversation with crime writer, Abir Mukherjee to discuss his work and career and to offer a glimpse into his creative routines.
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Industry Insider – Starting and sustaining a career in poetry
As part of the Poetry and Spoken Word Group’s Autumn focus on ‘Working in Poetry’, this industry panel chaired by Rishi Dastidar with Laurie Bolger, Stephanie Conn and Belinda Zhawi dive into the different ways that poets and performers can sustain themselves across their careers. Drawing on their wealth of experience, panellists will discuss sources of income beyond book royalties including teaching, and…
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Professional Development – How to simplify your book marketing
All the book marketing options and ‘shoulds’ can feel overwhelming for authors. When your priority is writing, how are you supposed to fit it all in? The good news is experts are predicting 2025 will be the year of marketing simplification – it’s simply not possible to do all the activity, and do it well….
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Feel Good Friday – Boosting self-confidence and focus: a hypnotherapy session for writers
If you grapple with self-discipline, focus, perfectionism, or finding the time to write, while self-doubt tries to talk you out of doing the work, you’re not alone. That voice in your head? It isn’t you. It’s Resistance. In this restorative session, clinical hypnotherapist, EFT practitioner, and mindset coach Annie Ashdown will guide you through a live…
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How we translate – in conversation with Charlotte Collins and Ruth Martin
Grab a cuppa and get to know translators Charlotte Collins and Ruth Martin. Charlotte and Ruth, who were in conversation with SoA’s Translators Association Chair, Ian Giles discussing their work and career, and offering a glimpse into their creative routines.
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Professional Development – Financial MOT for writers
Middle age is typically those between the ages of 40-60. This period brings with it work, life and family commitments to juggle. Authors and writers have the added stress of meeting creative deadlines, sporadic earnings and contract negotiations. People in this life stage would be forgiven for letting their personal finances slip down their to-do…
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Professional Development – Permissions clearance
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…
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Professional Development – Pensions check up: am I on track to retire?
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…
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Industry Insider – What makes a successful audio play?
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…
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Feel Good Friday – Breaking free of overwhelm
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…
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How I write – in conversation with Nydia Hetherington
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…
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Professional Development – Pension 101 – what, why and how
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…
