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Manchester Group: Writing for Theatre
Manchester Group: Writing for Theatre
Hear from Piers Black and Suzanne Bell on writing for theatre.
Cotswolds Group online meet-up
Cotswolds Group online meet-up
Join our new Cotswolds Group for an informal chat with fellow authors.
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Professional Development – Metadata and Discoverability for Authors
Professional Development – Metadata and Discoverability for Authors
What is metadata and why does it matter for writers, illustrators and literary translators?
This session is intended to inform authors on the important aspects of metadata and why it matters, how to create strong metadata and why it can help or hinder your sales.
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Copy of Copy of Industry Insider – Funding Opportunities with Arts Council England
Copy of Copy of Industry Insider – Funding Opportunities with Arts Council England
As the Covid-19 crisis continues, what support is available for authors and creative practitioners living and working in England? What type of work is covered by grants? How do you apply?
Industry Insider – Funding Opportunities with Arts Council England
Industry Insider – Funding Opportunities with Arts Council England
As the Covid-19 crisis continues, what support is available for authors and creative practitioners living and working in England? What type of work is covered by grants? How do you apply?
4 events,
Chilterns Group online meet-up
Chilterns Group online meet-up
Join our new Chilterns Group for their next online meet-up for an informal chat with fellow authors.
Afternoon Tea with Jeffrey Archer
Afternoon Tea with Jeffrey Archer
We drop in on bestselling author Jeffrey Archer in conversation with historical novelist Margaret Skea, member of the SoA’s Management Committee.
North Wales: Self-Publishing and Marketing with Mary Jones
North Wales: Self-Publishing and Marketing with Mary Jones
Self-publishing with Mary Jones
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Shropshire Group online meet-up
Shropshire Group online meet-up
Join our new Shropshire Group for an informal chat with fellow authors.
Scottish Non-Fiction Group online meet-up
Scottish Non-Fiction Group online meet-up
Join our new Scottish Non-Fiction Group for their next online meet-up for an informal chat with fellow authors.
From Scotland to New Zealand: In conversation with Liam Mcllvanney
From Scotland to New Zealand: In conversation with Liam Mcllvanney
Join us as we connect with the New Zealand Society of Authors for an international chat with Scottish crime writer, Liam Mcllvanney, alongside the Society of Authors in Scotland.
3 events,
Coffee and Chat with Benjamin Zander
Coffee and Chat with Benjamin Zander
Grab a cuppa and find out more about three-time Grammy nominee Benjamin Zander’s career as a conductor for the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and his work as a master teacher. Benjamin will be in conversation with Ignaty Dyakov-Richmond, chair of SoA’s Educational Writers Group, and will offer insights into his work and creative routine.
Somerset Group online meet-up
Somerset Group online meet-up
Join our new Somerset Group for an informal chat with fellow authors.
Tufnell Park Writers online meet-up
Tufnell Park Writers online meet-up
Join Tufnell Park Writers for their next online meet-up for an informal chat with fellow authors.
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Industry Insider – Breaking Out: Three New Voices in Crime Fiction
Industry Insider – Breaking Out: Three New Voices in Crime Fiction
Bestselling crime writer Sam Blake talks to debut crime authors Awais Khan, Nadine Matheson and Rachel Ryan about what it took to get them from emerging to published, why crime fiction, and any tips for new writers hoping to break out in crime fiction and beyond.
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Bristol Group online meet-up
Bristol Group online meet-up
Bring your coffee and catch up with fellow members to chat about your work and support each other.
Monmouth Group: The Facts about Facts (and how to make a living from them)
Monmouth Group: The Facts about Facts (and how to make a living from them)
Monmouth Group invite you to a talk on The Facts about Facts (and how to make a living from them) by Andy Seed
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London Non-Fiction Group online meet-up
London Non-Fiction Group online meet-up
Bring your coffee and catch up with fellow members to chat about your work and support each other.
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PSWG @ Home: Industry Insider – The Role of Agents in Poetry
PSWG @ Home: Industry Insider – The Role of Agents in Poetry
As the Covid-19 crisis continues, what support is available for authors and creative practitioners living and working in England? What type of work is covered by grants? How do you apply?
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Aberystwyth Group: Working with your publisher – Seren Books
Aberystwyth Group: Working with your publisher – Seren Books
Join the Aberystwyth Group for a discussion with Mick Felton (Seren Press) on working with your publisher
Hertfordshire Writers online meet-up
Hertfordshire Writers online meet-up
Join Hertfordshire Writers for an informal chat with fellow authors in your area.
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3 events,
PSWG @ Home: Afternoon Tea with Kayo Chingonyi
PSWG @ Home: Afternoon Tea with Kayo Chingonyi
We drop in on bestselling author Jeffrey Archer in conversation with historical novelist Margaret Skea, member of the SoA’s Management Committee.
Novelists in London online meet-up
Novelists in London online meet-up
Join Novelists in London for an informal chat, networking and information sharing session.
Brighton and Worthing Group online meet-up
Brighton and Worthing Group online meet-up
Join our Brighton and Worthing Group for a discussion about using Twitter as a writer and other methods of self-marketing.
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PSWG @ Home: Feel Good Fridays – Poetry and Spoken Word Social
PSWG @ Home: Feel Good Fridays – Poetry and Spoken Word Social
Join us for an online social to meet and mingle with fellow poets from our Poetry & Spoken Word Group and our broader SoA membership.
Devon Writers Group online meet-up
Devon Writers Group online meet-up
Join our Devon Writers Group for an informal chat with fellow authors in your area.
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East Midlands Group online meet-up
East Midlands Group online meet-up
Join us for an informal discussion on author newsletters.
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Nice Group online meet-up
Nice Group online meet-up
Come along for an informal chat with fellow SoA members in France - all welcome!
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Chilterns Group online meet-up
Chilterns Group online meet-up
Join our new Chilterns Group for their next online meet-up for an informal chat with fellow authors.
2 events,
Feel Good Fridays – Music and Talk for the Soul with YolanDa Brown and the Incorporated Society of Musicians
Feel Good Fridays – Music and Talk for the Soul with YolanDa Brown and the Incorporated Society of Musicians
Hear from YolanDa about her inspirational journey, music – including reggae, jazz and soul – and energetic campaign work for music and young people, including projects such as the Drake YolanDa Award, created to support emerging artists across the UK on their musical journey.Â
Bristol Group: Why do women love crime fiction?
Bristol Group: Why do women love crime fiction?
Why do women love crime fiction? What is it about the genre that keeps women hooked? Professor Helen Taylor will give a short talk based on her book Why Women Read Fiction followed by an informal discussion.
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Eastbourne, Lewes & Seaford Group meet-up
Eastbourne, Lewes & Seaford Group meet-up
Join the Eastbourne, Lewes and Seaford Group for their first in person meet-up
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Dorset Group online meet-up
Dorset Group online meet-up
Join our new Dorset Group for a discussion on genre.
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3 events,
North Oxford online meet-up
North Oxford online meet-up
Join our next session to chat about your work and support each other.
Authors with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses online meet-up
Authors with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses online meet-up
This new member-led peer support network aims to break feelings of isolation by connecting authors facing common experiences, in an online community that offers continuing professional and personal support.
Cotswolds Group meet-up
Cotswolds Group meet-up
Join our new Cotswolds Group for their first in person meet-up in Chipping Norton.
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Monmouth Group: Publishing Your Poetry with Ben Ray
Monmouth Group: Publishing Your Poetry with Ben Ray
Monmouth Group invite you to a talk on Publishing Your Poetry with Ben Ray
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Writers of Essex: Crafting a Speculative Novel
Writers of Essex: Crafting a Speculative Novel
Join Writers of Essex for an discussion on crafting speculative fiction.