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Society of Authors in Scotland

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About the Group

Despite not having a separate office, the Society of Authors in Scotland organises its own activities through a Committee of volunteers, which is currently formed as follows: 

Angus Konstam (Chair), Caroline Dunford (Hon Secretary), John Ward (Treasurer), Naomi Tarrant (Event Manager), Lin Anderson, Maggie Craig, Eric Swanepoel and Sheila Templeton.

To see the Committee biographies, click here.

Activities of the Group are often reported in The Author, and members of the Society living in Scotland are sent all relevant mailings automatically. To view a report of recent activities of the Group, click here.

The Group's Liaison Officer in London is Sarah Baxter

Membership Benefits

  • Contract vetting: Members are encouraged to send in their publishing contracts for confidential advice from the Society’s staff
  • Advice and support on professional issues
  • The Author, the journal of the Society of Authors, and regular newsletters from the Chair are sent free to members
  • Publications: The Society produces a number of Quick Guides on a range of topics of interest to all writers
  • Full and varied calendar of events
  • Discounts specifically for Scottish members

Members can access more information about the Society of Authors in Scotland by clicking on the following link: Members area

How do I Join?

The SOAIS is a group within the Society of Authors. To join you must have one full-length work, or its equivalent, published or accepted for publication. Membership of the Society costs £90 per annum (£64 if you are under 35). You can download a form from the membership page, or contact the office if you would like us to post the form to you.

For further information about the SOAIS please contact the SOAIS Liaison Officer in London, Sarah Baxter