Guernsey Society of Authors

St Peter Port

About

The Guernsey Society of Authors is a social club for published, soon-to-be-published, and aspiring writers, describing itself as a branch of The Society of Authors (SoA). Founded and organised by Guernsey-based novelist Theresa Le Flem, with active member Kelvin Whelan, it holds free monthly evening meetings at 7.15pm at Writer's Block. These meetings offer peer discussion on topics such as submissions, publishing, rejection, finding an agent, copyright, and editing.

Quick facts

Established
Formed by Theresa Le Flem; page first published December 2024, first advertised meetings January 2025
Facilities
Its host venue, Writer's Block, states on its own site that the shop closes in December (2026)
Client focus
Published, soon-to-be-published and aspiring writers; SoA membership is not required to attend

People4

  • Theresa Le Flem — founder and organiser
  • Guernsey-based novelist
  • Kelvin Whelan — active member
  • and founder of the Writer's Block bookshop that hosts the meetings

Services offered

  • Peer discussion of submissions
  • publishing
  • rejection
  • finding an agent
  • copyright and editing

Credentials

Memberships & accreditations

  • Describes itself as a branch of The Society of Authors (SoA)

Hours

Monthly evening meeting at 7.15pm at Writer's Block (posters give the second Tuesday of each month)

Contact

Address
No premises of its own; meets at Writer's Block bookshop, Commercial Arcade, St Peter Port, Guernsey

Compiled from public sources — mistakes are possible. If something here looks wrong, let us know.