Literary festivals and live speaking events play a unique, important, and celebrated role in an author’s career, offering writers a chance to supplement their book writing income, raise their literary profile and develop their community. But what of the business side to the arrangement? What should the paperwork look like and how can you be sure that your interests are protected? How can you be confident that you are getting the deal that works best for you? Join SoA Advisory Clinic hosts Johanna Clarke and Theo Jones as they dive into the detail to explore all this and more in this timely episode from the Society of Authors.

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EGM – resolutions and next steps - The Society of Authors

Industry Insider – Poetry and spoken word at festivals - The Society of Authors

Poetry and Spoken Word Group AGM - The Society of Authors

Inklusion (inklusionguide.org)

Pay the Creator — creators' rights alliance (creatorsrightsalliance.org)

Freelance Day Rate Guide 2023 — creators' rights alliance (creatorsrightsalliance.org)

How much should writers charge for events? – Nicola Morgan

Rates and fees - The Society of Authors

Tax and insurance - The Society of Authors

Event terms and conditions - The Society of Authors