SoA AGM and Panel Talks 2018

The SoA is the largest UK trade union for all types of writers, illustrators and literary translators, at all stages of their careers. We have been advising individuals and speaking out for the profession for more than a century.

The Society of Authors

<H2><STRONG>SOCIETY OF AUTHORS</STRONG></H2>
<H2>AGM AND PANEL TALKS 2018</H2>
<P><A HREF="http://stollerhall.com/your-visit/how-to-find-us/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chetham's School of Music, The Stoller Hall, Manchester</A></P>
<P><STRONG><A HREF="https://www.societyofauthors.org/getattachment/Events/Events/SOA-2018-AGM-MANCHESTER/AGM-programme-2018-FINAL.pdf.aspx" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Download the full programme for timings</A><BR></STRONG></P>
<P>The AGM is exclusively for SoA Members and Associates, but one guest may accompany a member to the parallel sessions beforehand.</P>
<P>Members are invited to book TWO parallel sessions, which take place prior to the AGM. When booking a ticket for the parallel sessions, please let us know which you would like to book: ONE session from 'round one' and ONE session from 'round two'. Example choice: 1A, 2B.</P>
<P>Please arrive at 2.30pm for refreshments.<SPAN>The event will start promptly at 3pm.</SPAN></P>
<P><STRONG>It's free for members to attend the AGM and £10 to attend the panel talks. Friends of the SoA are invited to join us for the panel talks and refreshments between 2.30pm to 6pm. These guest tickets are £20.</STRONG></P>
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<H3><SPAN>Parallel Sessions: Round One (3pm)</SPAN></H3>
<H3>Please choose session A or B:</H3>
<H4 CLASS="MsoNormal">A:  What makes a good publicity campaign?<BR></H4>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal">Publicist and founder of Riot Communications, Preena Gadher, alongside independently published author Adam Croft, share tips and experiences in running a successful publicity campaign, with journalist Helen Croydon.</P>
<H4 CLASS="MsoNormal">B: Writing for radio: adapting a classic for a new generation</H4>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal">The BBC marked the 40th anniversary of Douglas Adams’ cult classic, <EM>The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy</EM>, with a new radio series featuring many of the original cast, as well as a cameo by the late Stephen Hawking. Series co-producers David Morley and Dirk Maggs discuss the work’s enduring legacy and appeal across page, stage, screen and radio, and share fascinating insights into how this sixth instalment – based on Eoin Colfer’s authorised sequel <EM>And Another Thing</EM> – was made.</P>
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<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal">Parallel Sessions: Round Two (4.15pm)</H3>
<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal">Please choose session A or B:</H3>
<H4 CLASS="MsoNormal">A:  The State of Publishing</H4>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal"><STRONG></STRONG>Jamie Byng is a publisher and managing director of Canongate. Join him in conversation with writer, editor and translator, <A HREF="https://www.societyofauthors.org/About-Us/Management-Committee/Daniel-Hahn" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Daniel Hahn</A>, discussing current issues and the state of the publishing industry.</P>
<H4 CLASS="MsoNormal">B: Meet the Management Committee</H4>
<P CLASS="MsoNormal">Before they take up their new posts, we chat to the newest members of our Management Committee about their careers, what they're passionate about and what they want to achieve as part of the SoA’s Management Committee. Panellists include <A HREF="https://www.societyofauthors.org/News/News/2018/July/Samantha-Collett,-Woodrow-Phoenix,-Katherine-Quarm" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Samantha Collett</A>, <A HREF="https://www.societyofauthors.org/News/News/2018/July/Samantha-Collett,-Woodrow-Phoenix,-Katherine-Quarm" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Katharine Quarmby</A>, <A HREF="https://www.societyofauthors.org/News/News/2018/July/Samantha-Collett,-Woodrow-Phoenix,-Katherine-Quarm" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Woodrow Phoenix</A> and <A HREF="https://www.societyofauthors.org/News/News/2018/July/Samantha-Collett,-Woodrow-Phoenix,-Katherine-Quarm" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hugh Roberts</A>. Chaired by James McConnachie, editor of <EM>The Author</EM>.</P>
<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal">For any enquiries, contact Sophia Jackson at the Society of Authors, on <A HREF="mailto:sjackson@societyofauthors.org?subject=SoA%202018%20AGM:%20Manchester" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">sjackson@societyofauthors.org</A>. <A HREF="https://www.societyofauthors.org/Events/Events" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Find out more about SoA events</A>.</H3>

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