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The SoA Advisory Clinic: Poetry and spoken word at festivals: a panel shares tips, tricks and insights

Release Date: 06/23/2024

Streaming now… an investigation into subscription models for online audiobooks

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The growth in audiobooks continues apace and as publishers and authors work to establish new routes to market, that growth is clearly a cause for celebration but as we celebrate its meteoric rise, we question its equity. With the rise of streaming on demand on subscription, we break down the definitions, interrogate the payment models and survey the landscape of who is offering what. This podcast is brought to you thanks to the kind sponsorship of the Authors' Licensing & Collecting Society. Not a member? Use code PODCAST20 for 20% off your first year’s membership. ...

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The SoA Advisory Clinic: Roll Up & Read All About It: the business of journalism for writers

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The SoA Advisory Clinic: Throw us a line: help save audio drama

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The SoA Advisory Clinic: Money Matters: Ask the experts on tax, with HW Fisher

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The SoA Advisory Clinic: Stop, thief! A guide to copyright infringement and enforcement for writers

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Join SoA Advisory Clinic hosts Johanna Clarke and Theo Jones as they bring you another catch to enjoy an event originally presented as part of the SoA@Home Festival of online events on the topic of poetry and spoken word at festivals. How do festival organisers find their acts and what considerations are at play? How does a writer evaluate the terms of a booking offered to them? How can writers and organisers ensure that questions of accessibility and inclusivity are front and centre of the industry? Ian Duhig chairs this highly insightful conversation with Liv Torc, Clare Shaw and Jane Yeh.

Show notes:

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Poetry and Spoken Word Group AGM - The Society of Authors

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

Ian Duhig | Poetry Foundation

Home - Liv Torc

Clare Shaw - poet, performer, tutor, trainer

Jane Yeh | Poet, Writer, Lecturer (janeyeh3.com)

WOMAD Festival

About (festivalasform.org)

Michael Rosen | Official Website

The Royal Literary Fund (rlf.org.uk)