Arachne 10 The Business of writing- The Society of Authors

With over 12,000 members, The Society of Authors are the UK’s largest trade union for all types of writers at all stages of their careers. Contracts Advisors and coordinators for the SoA’s Poetry and Spoken Word Group, Johanna Clarke and Matilde Zeeman, will talk through some key things you should be aware of when pursuing a career as a poet (or other writer) such as copyright and permissions, publishing contracts, prizes, agents, and live bookings. There will also be time for a Q&A at the end of the session.

Johanna Clarke has been an advisor at the SoA since October 2021. She advises writers on publishing contracts and issues, and works closely on their outreach programme. Johanna is one of the coordinators of the SoA’s Poetry and Spoken Word Group.

Mathilde Zeeman joined the SoA in 2022. She recently transferred from the Membership team to the Advisory team where she will continue her work advising writers on publishing issues, and is a coordinator of the SoA’s Poetry and Spoken Word Group.