Find out what the Poetry and Spoken Word Group have been doing over the last year at our annual general meeting. Our chair Katrina Naomi will read a short report from the PSWG committee.
Join us for a panel discussion with Lucy Macnab (Chair), Jack Underwood, Malika Booker and Eric Ngalle Charles who will be discussing poetry and spoken word competitions and awards.
How can writers affectively respond to the environmental emergency? Join writers Tom Bullough and Nicola Davies in conversation with Cath Barton, Vice Chair of SoA Cymru Steering Group to discuss how creatives can engage in meaningful action to tackle the issue.
Come and find out about a newly launched coaching service developed specifically for writers with certified coach and author, Tom Harvey, senior executive coach NLP master practitioner, Phil Hayes, and Pippa Gough, a senior executive coach and poet.
Join us this April for Society of Authors in Scotland AGM hosted via zoom. Find out what your committee has campaigned on and achieved over the last year and welcome your new committee members.
Join author and editorial trainer, Adam LeBor as he hosts his second of three #SoAatHome sessions focusing on safety and security online.
Join us for our next online meet-up on Thursday 24 April from 2pm. Caro Clarke will look at: Polishing your proposal How to write a query letter Finding an agent The publishing process The editorial process Caro Clarke is the founder and literary agent at Portobello Literary. They founded the agency in 2022 after twelve years...
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.
Authors tend to sit a lot (such is the nature of writing), so enjoy a fun and informative Energiser session with PT & fellow writer Tracy Griffen.
Join author and editorial trainer, Adam LeBor as he hosts his final of three #SoAatHome sessions focusing on safety and security online.
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.
Grab a cuppa and get to know author, Nydia Hetherington. Nydia will be in conversation with Claire Wade to discuss her work and career and to offer a glimpse into his creative routine.
