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Access for Authors

This section details our recommended provisions for authors appearing at various types of events, across hybrid, online and in-person.

74% of writers who are disabled or have a long-term health condition have a lack of income or expectation, compared to only 67% of non-disabled writers or who don’t have a long-term health condition.

(Royal Society of Literature’s ‘A Room Of My Own’ Report)

Over 600,000 disabled people in the UK are self-employed

(Freelancing and Self-Employment with a Disability, IPSE )

  • General Events

    Information on general events such as book launches, panels, festivals, conferences, and running workshops.

  • Author Networking Events

    Information on author networking events such as receptions and parties.

  • Career Development Events

    Information on author career development events such as workshops, courses, fellowships, writing retreats, residencies, and prize ceremonies.