Dealing with literary agents
Finding, working with, and what to expect from, your literary agent
The SoA Advisory Clinic: The Big Conversation: AI and author incomes
The Advisory Clinic tackles the thorny subject of how to protect author incomes in the face of the rising power of AI
The SoA Advisory Clinic: Money Matters: Ask the experts on tax, with HW Fisher
When should a freelance writer register for self-assessment with HMRC? What do they need to file and what records should they keep? And how can they minimise the amount of tax they need to pay? Join tax consultant and honorary treasurer of the Society of Authors, Barry Kernon, as he discusses all these burning questions…
Weaving climate change themes into fiction
Climate consultant Lauren James demonstrates how climate change can be incorporated into fiction.
Book marketing for introverts
In this session, marketing expert Anna Caig explores plenty of cringe-free ideas for finding and connecting with readers that suit a more introverted personality
Afternoon Tea with Lydia Monks
Grab a cuppa and get to know children’s author and illustrator Lydia Monks
Protecting your work
A guide to protecting literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works
Publishing contracts
Everything you need to know about publishing contracts in 2024
History for kids: the power of partnership
Join author Margaret Skea as she chairs this session with author and illustrator duo Kate Cunningham and Sam Cunningham (and Vlad the Flea) as they explore the power of partnership in presenting ‘bite-sized’ history for kids
Forms of collaboration
A guide to creative relationships, commissions and collaborations
Disposing of books in your possesion
Advice on what to do with unwanted or unneeded copies of books
Your rights if your publisher becomes insolvent
This is a rough guide to what it might mean for you if your publisher ceases trading, doesn’t pay you or declares itself insolvent or bankrupt