I think it's members only, but this looks like a very useful afternoon. And Society meetings are great for networking and making friends, too. You can ring Anna Pattison at the Society, or post a cheque. Make sure you say how you want your name label to read.

Have you ever wondered how can you persuade a bookseller to stock your title? Or to host a book signing? Find out the answers to this and much more at our talk: How to get your book into bookshops Speaker Mark Thornton founded and runs Mostly Books in Abingdon. He will host this seminar for members on what to do and what not to do when seeking to present yourself, and your book, to independent booksellers. There will be plenty of time for questions. Date: Wednesday 25 July Time: 2-5pm including tea and biscuits (doors open 2pm, meeting begins 2.15pm) Venue: Society of Authors, 84 Drayton Gardens, London SW10 9SB Cost: £7.50 (inc VAT) Deadline for applications: 12 July with last minute applications by phone. As space is limited, priority will be given to Full members. On this occasion, applications will be acknowledged.