This panel discussion brings together writers and book workers involved in a range of collective endeavours, from building writing communities, to organising as workers to improve labour conditions, to the inspiring possibilities of collaborative writing projects.
This session is an opportunity to find out more about the work of Coram Beanstalk, and why you should consider volunteering in a local school.
In this disability-focused How I Write, literary agent Abi Fellows will speak to author Khairani Barokka (Okka) about her experiences of being a disabled author and how she navigates the publishing industry, from writing and deadlines to publicity and events.
Do 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.
Grab a cuppa and get to know translators, Thomas Clark and Johanna McCalmont. Thomas and Johanna will be in conversation with translator and TA committee member Josephine Murray
Two award-winning first-language Welsh writers, Manon Steffan Ros and Melanie Owen, join Cath Barton, Chair of SoA Cymru Committee, to discuss their experiences of living in a bilingual country.
If you are a picture book author or illustrator looking to get started with school visits or you’re simply in need of fresh inspiration, join Sarah Burton, Abie Longstaff, Clare Helen Welsh and Sophy Henn for this practical session.
The Policy Team will be discussing recent key developments in AI policy including the Government’s response in March to the Consultation on AI & Copyright.
With four seats available, this is your opportunity to add to the diversity of perspectives and influence the strategic direction of the Society of Authors over the next few years.
In this Professional Development session with Lisa Christie, a Chartered Coaching Psychologist, we'll explore practical tools to help us speak up, confidently request what we need – including our legal right to reasonable adjustments – and keep the conversation centred, so our voice, our work, and any access needs we have are fully respected and supported.
This free, evening event offers Society of Authors’ Scriptwriters Group (SWG) members the opportunity to meet informally with their committee and socialise with other SWG members online via Zoom, in various breakout rooms hosted by the committee.
Join the Self-Publishers Network for their next meeting to discuss how we publish our work.
This short session is designed for people who want to master mindfulness but find it difficult to find the time to meditate.
Grab a cuppa and get to know author, actor and ambassador Cerrie Burnell. Cerrie will be in conversation with author, editor and screenwriter, Jasmine Richards, to discuss her work and career and to offer a glimpse into her creative routines.
Join CEO of 77 Publishing Ltd, Ben Cullis as he discusses how to create, run and manage a successful Kickstarter campaign with Comic Creator, Hannah Berry.
This 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.
In this session Robyn Law, Head of Charities, and Rose Hensher, Grants and Prizes Administrator, will discuss all the funding opportunities available from the SoA.
In this interactive online session hosted by Ronke Lawal, you'll learn practical tools to develop vocal confidence, physical presence, and mental clarity.
Join the LGBTQ+ Network for a member-led networking session and get to know your fellow authors.
