Sustainability Network Meeting
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A free, networking, social event for members of our Society of Authors’ Sustainability Network.
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Lunchtime learning with the SoA Advisory Team – It’s all in the detail: negotiating publishing contracts
OnlineVirtual EventJoin SoA’s Deputy Chief Executive Sarah Burton and Contracts Advisor, Sarah Baxter for this session where we’ll discuss common contractual pitfalls, negotiation tactics and tips, and empower you to ask for a better deal.
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Lunchtime learning with the SoA Advisory Team – Making tax digital with HW Fisher
OnlineVirtual EventJoin Andy Levett, Principal at accounting and tax specialists HW Fisher, for this timely webinar designed to demystify the new rules and take the stress out of your finances.
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Professional Development – Conflict to conversation
OnlineVirtual EventDiscover how Verbal Aikido can transform the way you navigate challenging conversations in this interactive 90-minute session hosted by founder of Verbal Aikido®, Luke Archer with author and SoA Management Committee member, Charles Harris.
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Self-Publishers Network: Building your author brand using social media
OnlineVirtual EventJoin the Self-Publishers Network for their first meeting of 2026 to discuss building your social media brand as a self-published author.
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How I write – in conversation with Grace Quantock
OnlineVirtual EventGrab a cuppa and get to know author Grace Quantock. Grace will be in conversation with fellow author, Hetty Saunders, to discuss her work and career and to offer a glimpse into her creative routines.
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SOLD OUT | Professional Development – How to create a talk for schools
OnlineVirtual EventIn this session, experienced author, teacher and actor Jo Cotterill will lead you through the jargon of primary and secondary school structures and explain how to create an event that inspires and excites while still being within your comfort zone.
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Poetry and Spoken Word Group annual review and online social
OnlineVirtual EventFind out what the Poetry and Spoken Word Group has been doing over the last 12 months and our plans for 2026. Then join us for our online social.
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How I write – in conversation with Imtiaz Dharker
OnlineVirtual EventGrab a cuppa and get to know poet Imtiaz Dharker, Imtiaz will be in conversation with poet and Chair of the SoA’s Poetry and Spoken Word Group, Dean Atta, to discuss her work and career and to offer a glimpse into her creative routines.
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Professional Development – Book marketing on TikTok for beginners
OnlineVirtual EventJoin Communications specialist and author, Anna Caig as she leads this practical and accessible session for authors who’d like to get started on the channel or who've dipped their toe in the water and would like some straightforward ideas to develop their TikTok presence.
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Industry Insider – Imagining new funding futures
OnlineVirtual EventLooking ahead to the 2026 elections in Scotland, this panel discussion will survey today's funding landscape, imagine some more equitable future possibilities and begin to map out how we might get there.
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Comics Creators Network Meeting
OnlineVirtual EventJoin members of the Comics Creators Network (CCN) Steering Committee at our next all networking meeting. This is a chance for current SoA Members (or those of you that maybe wish to join us in the future) to meet the committee and other fellow comic creators.
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Professional Development – Safeguarding for authors
OnlineVirtual EventJoin former police detective and safeguarding professional, Sharon Birch for this session on understanding safeguarding to create safe, respectful spaces.
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Professional Development – Book Data
OnlineVirtual EventThis session hosted by author, Melissa Addey is fun and easy and takes away any fears while providing easy to access and very useful info so you can make good commercial and even artistic decisions.
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Industry Insider – AI in Wales: How authors can protect their rights
OnlineVirtual EventChaired by SoA Committee member and associate professor Carole Burns, our discussion will explore the threats AI poses to creators as well as steps SoA members can take to protect their future work.
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Professional Development – Writer Retreats: How they can support creative practice
OnlineVirtual EventJoin retreat host and writer development specialist Julia Forster of Write Within as she explains how to make the most of writer retreats and why you might want to consider going on one.
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Professional Development – Speaking with presence and poise: Confident communication for authors
OnlineVirtual EventIn this interactive online session hosted by Ronke Lawal, you'll learn practical tools to develop vocal confidence, physical presence, and mental clarity.
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Professional Development – Sustainable work for writers: Finding roles that support your creative practice
OnlineVirtual EventThis session hosted by author, career consultant and writing coach, Patricia Marques, offers practical, up-to-date guidance on navigating employment options in a way that supports, rather than sidelines, creative practice.
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Self-Publishers Network: How do you publish?
OnlineVirtual EventJoin the Self-Publishers Network for their next meeting to discuss how we publish our work.
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Feel Good Friday – Build your writing-friendly morning
OnlineVirtual EventDo you have good intentions of committing to a regular morning writing routine, but find that all too often the time gets frittered away with news, emails and other distractions? If so, this workshop is for you.
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