Scriptwriters Group online social

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Join this free, evening event, which is a chance for Society of Authors’ Scriptwriters Group (SWG) members to meet their committee informally, and to hang out and chat with other SWG members online via Zoom and in a variety of different breakout rooms hosted by the committee.

Professional Development – Sustainability in book production

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Join Print-on-demand Manager, Srishti Kadu as she leads this session aiming to raise awareness in the author community in general about issues to think about when designing in an environmentally-conscious way – exploring what choices can have the most impact on a book’s carbon footprint.

Get Tickets Free – £35.00

Professional Development – Common accounting queries

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Being a freelance author can feel overwhelming when it comes to dealing with your finances, but we’re here to help. Join SoA’s Deputy Chief Executive Sarah Burton and our Chief Operating Officer, Katharine King for this no-nonsense session on common accounting queries where we'll cover the basics every author needs to know, from record keeping and Making Tax Digital, to how to find affordable help with your accounts.

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The Society of Authors’ Awards 2025 – Livestream

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Join us online on Wednesday 18 June for the 2025 Society of Authors’ Awards and Summer Party as we celebrate this year’s winners, with support from the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS).

Industry Insider – Why you should stand for the board

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Join the SoA's Management Committee Chair Vanessa Fox O'Loughlin as she chairs this discussion on why you should join the SoA's board with Management Committee members Harriet Evans, Charles Harris and Helen Epega.

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Industry Insider – Making a living as a writer in Wales

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How can you make a living as a writer in Wales in 2025? Full-time children’s writer and SoA Cymru committee member Helen Docherty chairs this discussion with the writer, coach, workshop leader, and so much more, Julia Forster and the writer and editor Kathryn Tann.

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How I write – in conversation with Mary Beard

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Grab a cuppa and get to know English classicist, Mary Beard. Mary will be in conversation with Senior Publishing Contracts Advisor at the SoA, Theo Jones to discuss her work and career and to offer a glimpse into his creative routine.

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Professional Development – Pension retirement options

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This event is the first out of three sessions, hosted by chartered financial planner, Lewis Paterson. These sessions will cover the basics of pensions and ways to better your preparation for retirement.

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