Copyright and permissions
An introduction to what uses can made of copyright work without permission, and how to seek or grant copyright permission
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Professional Development – How to stay safe and secure online
Join author and editorial trainer, Adam LeBor with author Simon Cann in this #SoAatHome session 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 first session as part of three workshops that…
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Professional Development – How to make and use book trailers
What can you use a book trailer for? A lot! From plotting to marketing, as well as author branding, a book trailer is a great way to engage your readers. This fun and practical session will show you how to develop your own good quality book trailers without overspending. Melissa Addey, a fulltime self-published author,…
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The SoA Advisory Clinic: Throw us a line: help save audio drama
The world of audio drama is a world unlike any other. A world with untold potential and prospect, but as the BBC announce the completement abandonment of the renowned Drama on 3 slot on BBC Radio 3 we hear from a host of radio stars to understand what makes the form in general and that…
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Self-Publishing: the basics
A beginners guide on how to self-publish.
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Forming a limited company
This guide, by United Agents lawyer Maria Dawson and HW Fisher consultant Barry Kernon, looks at the pros and cons of registering as a limited company
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Feel Good Friday – Draw along with Sandrine Kao
Join French illustrator, Sandrine Kao as she leads a special love themed draw along session as part of our French Week celebrations
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Dealing with literary agents
Finding, working with, and what to expect from, your literary agent
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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
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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…
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Weaving climate change themes into fiction
Climate consultant Lauren James demonstrates how climate change can be incorporated into fiction.
