Industry Insider – The 40% ceiling: Gender equality in the Scottish literary sector

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Join Dr. Christina Neuwirth as they present findings from their report on gender equality in Scottish publishing, reviewing equality in book festivals and prizes, as well as qualitative findings from interviews with tastemakers. Christina will be in conversation with Dr Helen Sedgwick from the Society of Authors’ in Scotland Committee.

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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.

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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).

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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