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
A London Book Fair special that explores the publishing landscape in depth.
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…
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…
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).
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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
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…
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.
