Name: Copperplate Masterclass (Minuscules)
Price: 55 GBP
Availability: InStock

Bolton

<h1 dir="ltr" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Course Overview:</h1>This training based on leading teams will help you to develop anyone that leads a team or is involved in a leadership role. It is also useful for those that are about to embark on a position of leadership or need to develop their leadership skills.Course Contents:Having an effective team around you is crucial. However, it is an area that is often left to chance, which can lead to de-motivated individuals that do not feel part of the business and consequently do not perform. This course looks at what it takes to lead an effective team and how you can get the best out of the people in it by understanding the role of the leader, both personally and from the point of view of the team.Course Topics:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Qualities of an Effective Leader&nbsp;&ndash; Identifying the key characteristics of effective leaders, rating themselves against them and establishing key actions to develop the skills.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Leader or Manager?&nbsp;&ndash; Establishing the difference between the two and comparing themselves to those qualities.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">That Vision Thing&nbsp;&ndash; Making the business vision &lsquo;live&rsquo; for the team by answering key questions.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Developing Your Team Goals&nbsp;&ndash; Reviewing an action plan that develops clear goals for their team based on the business vision.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Motivation&nbsp;&ndash; Determining the &lsquo;Why&rsquo; for their staff and developing an understanding of emotions in a business context.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">What Motivates?&nbsp;&ndash; Looking at specific motivators for individuals and understanding that everyone is motivated by different things.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Being Consistently Different&nbsp;&ndash; Going against popular leadership theory and identifying that each staff member needs to be treated differently.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Dealing With Difficult Team Members&nbsp;&ndash; Understanding why team members are difficult. Looking at different behavior types and strategies for responding to them. Also, realizing that &lsquo;difficult&rsquo; behavior sometimes has its benefits.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Coaching&nbsp;&ndash; Using a simple method of coaching, including action plans.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Three Key Skills of Coaching&nbsp;&ndash; Looking at the skills required to be an effective coach.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Instant Results Coaching&nbsp;&ndash; Coaching in a hurry!</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Can Do Coaching Practice&nbsp;&ndash; Putting the learning into practice</li></ul>Course Feature:By the end of this training you will be able to:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Explain the qualities of an effective leader</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Benchmark themselves against those qualities and develop actions to improve</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Explain the difference between leading and managing</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Explain the value of sharing the business vision with the team</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Develop team goals based on the business vision</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Motivate their staff by understanding their drivers and developing actions to support them</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Deal with difficult staff members</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Challenge staff in a meaningful and effective way</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Coach staff effectively using a simple process</li></ul>Certification:Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from MangatesWho can Attend?Anybody who is interested in learning Effective Skills to Lead a Team.

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English
Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs
Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live
Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course Overview:
This practical sales skills training has been developed for salespeople or people who are required to sell as part of their role. This course is applicable for both people relatively new to sales as well as those who have a lot of experience as the content is flexible enough to adapt to suit the audience.
If you want your team to exceed sales targets and gain instant results, this sales training is for you!
Course Contents:
The core aim of this sales skills training is to provide you with a set of tools that can be practicably used in your role as salesperson
The skills provided are simply a collection of valuable methods of achieving sales. There are many tips and techniques that will be incredibly useful and will help you personally develop a successful sales approach whilst enhancing your performance.
Course Topics:
The skills have been produced from many year’s experience in sales and have been tried and tested in a business environment.
Introduction, the 80:20 Rule – Why 20% of salespeople produce 80% of the business
The Perfect Salesperson –  What makes a perfect salesperson and how do the participants individually compare? An exercise which helps the participants appreciate that they need to develop further
Goal Setting – Why and how to set personal performance goals. Followed by an exercise on setting these goals
Build Trust – Developing trust and rapport with a prospect and understanding why this is crucial to their success.
Ask the Right Questions – Developing questioning skills and realising that it is often questions that will develop sales rather than a just a good pitch. With example questions
Engage the Customer – Understanding the life time value of a customer, serving them better and ensuring they perceive the value of the relationship
Be Specific – Adapting their approach to suit the individual customer with an activity related to identifying the specific benefits to the customer
Make Your Customer Smarter – Realizing that customers are now more willing to be educated on products and services and often have already researched prior to the sales conversation. How to deal with this with regards the participants specific products/service
Maximize Your Efficiency – Learning from missed sales and developing further skills to overcome this
Catch Yourself Doing it Right – You can learn from good stuff too!
Know Your Products – An in-depth look at specific products and how to educate themselves in order to maximize sales through product knowledge
Develop a Competitive Advantage – A series of questions that will put the participants one step ahead of the competition
Handle Objections – Identifying typical objections and preparing responses to them in order to practice until they are welcomed with open arms. Also includes set techniques to overcome objections
Ask for the Business – Ensuring the participants can spot buying signals and know how to respond to them in order to lead the prospect to close. Specific advice on closing questions
Follow Up After the Sale – Ensuring that the complete sales process is seamless and the participants understand their responsibilities with regard to creating an exceptional customer experience
Apply the Skills in Your Role – A session on ensuring the learning from the session is practically applied in the participant's role.
Course Feature:
At the end of this sales skills training course your participants will be able to:
Explain what sets the best salespeople apart
Follow set personal goals to sales success
Use a series of practical sales skills to increase their selling potential
Practically apply these skills to their sales role
Certification:
Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from Mangates
Who can Attend?
Anybody who is interested in learning Practical Sales Skills.

Mangates

Practical Sales Skills 1 Day Workshop in Bolton

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Standard Fee

Inverness

Practical Sales Skills 1 Day Workshop in Inverness

Peterborough

Practical Sales Skills 1 Day Workshop in Peterborough

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English

Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs

Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live

Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course Contents:

In a survey carried out amongst experienced, middle and senior executives, designed to determine the things that they feared most, public speaking came out as number one. Death was eighth on the list! So, most of us would rather die than stand up and present!
This session will provide you with the ideas and techniques to help them feel more confident about presenting, and will help you to become an effective presenter.

Course Topics:

Problems and fears with Presentations – Looking at the past problems delegates have felt and seen with presentations. What their fears are and their likes and dislikes of presenting.

Qualities of an Effective Presenter – Identifying what makes a presenter good and analysing the skills required.

Planning a Presentation – Key considerations when planning a presentation and planning around the audience.

Structuring Your Presentation – Considering the attention span of an audience and structuring the session around this. Using the ‘Communicating to Convince’ model to structure the presentation.

Opening Attention Grabbers – How to start a session with a bang.

Using Visual Aids – The do’s and don’ts regarding visual aids and making them effective.

Presentation Models and Tools – Identifying alternatives to PowerPoint.

Presentation style – Considering their style, including; mannerisms, gestures, eye contact, voice and nerves.

Presentation Practice – A chance to test their presenting skills and provide feedback in a safe environment.

Course Feature:

At the end of this presentation skills training course you will be able to:

Plan a presentation keeping the audience in mind
Develop clear objectives for their presentation
Use ‘attention grabbers’ to enhance their opening
Develop effective visual aids
Use several different methods and tools for presenting
Use positive presentation style behaviours
Practice their skills of presenting

Certification:

Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from Mangates

Who can Attend?

Anybody who is interested in learning Presentation Skills.

Presentation Skills 1 Day Workshop in Peterborough

Presentation Skills 1 Day Workshop in Bolton

Presentation Skills 1 Day Workshop in Inverness

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English
Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs
Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session
Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live
Course Overview:
Communication Skills are the most highly valued skills in today’s business environment. Successful professionals who add value to their companies communicate clearly, accurately and effectively. Poor communication skills, on the other hand, restrict even the most talented professionals from getting ahead in the business world.
Communication Skills intensive is a cutting edge training program designed to help today’s business professionals take their communication skills and effectiveness to the next level. It immerses you into the most advanced and innovative communication techniques.
You will dive deep into all forms of verbal, non-verbal and written communication, and come out with a developed sense of personal communication style that will help you to connect with, communicate to, and inspire people around you. The ability to communicate information accurately, clearly and as intended, is a vital life skill and something that should not be overlooked. It’s never too late to work on your communication skills and by doing so improve your quality of life.
Learning Objectives:
Script yourself with clear, compelling and well-developed messages that reflect your thinking .
Speak with vision and a logical structure that drives home your points.
Answer questions confidently.
Develop professional relationships and networks.
Communicate with empathy and compassion .
Inspire people by appealing to their emotions.
Move from an informational to an inspirational and action oriented style when creating and delivering presentations.
Integrate effective slides into your presentations.
Become a more powerful leader and communicator by applying effective strategic planning and writing tactics for enhanced writing speed and fluency.
Target Audience:
There is no Eligibility Criteria for this training, anyone can attend this training
Agenda:
The Science of Effective Human Communication
Frames of Business and Communication
Principles and Strategies for Effective Business Conversations
Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback
How to Listen Effectively and Accurately
Science of Body Language
How to look confident and charismatic
Business Presentation Skills and Strategies
Powerpoint Best Practices
Principles and Techniques for Effective Written Communication
How to write clear, concise and fast at the same time

Communication

Coaching Skills

Communication Skills 1 Day Training in Bolton










Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English
Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs
Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live
Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course Overview:
Disagreements, differences of opinion and conflicting perspectives on key issues inevitably arise in any context where people are working together.
Research has shown that workplace conflicts can become highly destructive. Negative emotions may be stirred up, poisoning team morale, creating stress and destroying relationships.
Conflict may emerge between managers and their staff, between team members or departments.
Conflict may be expressed openly, but it may also be hidden, in the form of irritation, resentment, loss of morale and lack of commitment. Hidden conflict is easy to miss and therefore can be particularly damaging.
Ultimately, this is likely to have an adverse effect on team and company performance, costing time and money.
It is therefore vital to manage conflict constructively.
As a team member and leader, your ability to deal with and resolve conflicts defines your success in the longer term.
Our one day workshop in Conflict Management and Communication Skills immerses you in the most advanced conflict management tools, strategies and practices applicable today. You will gain hands-on practice on proven frameworks, go through simulations and exercises that will train you to be a highly effective professional and leader, starting day one.
Target Audience:
Anybody who is interested in learning Conflict Management Skills

Learning Objectives:
Getting a handle on and gaining insights into your conflict management style through self-assessments (TKI®).
Role playing to practice techniques and new skills in a safe environment.
Proven best practices for approaching conflict management.
Practices for resolving conflict as a third party mediator.
Scientifically validated frameworks on effective communication in stressful situations.
Transferring your learning back to your work environment using job aids, templates and other resources.
How Will You Benefit?
Build trust and credibility with colleagues and team members
Leverage potential conflict situations as opportunities for critical conversations that enhance work relationships.
Gain confidence in holding difficult conversations calmly and assertively.
Manage difficult situations proactively.
Increase your effectiveness in managing conflict.
See growth in your overall performance
Agenda:
Science behind workplace conflicts
Understanding Human Behavior
Different Personality Types
Conflict Management Styles
Conflict Management Strategies
Workplace Conflicts
Conflict Resolution Agreements
Working with difficult people
Relationship and reputation management
Certification:
Once after the training we will provide you with the course completion certificate.

Conflict Management

Conflict Management 1 Day Training in Bolton

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English
Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs
Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live
Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course  Overview:
This report writing training is aimed at people who are new to report writing or who need to improve their report writing skills. As you would expect from us, this is not a programme covering theory alone. You are expected to put into practice what they are learning as they go through the day.
This training will help you to develop the report writing skills of your participants and ensure you deliver a successful report writing training course.
Course Topics:
Section One – Introduction to Report Writing
This section covers the key principles of report writing and lays the foundation for the remainder of the day’s activities. Topics covered include:
 Why a report?
Why are some reports ineffective?
Basic Principles of Report Writing
Structure of Business Reports
Section Two – Plan and Prepare
This section looks at a number of techniques to help report writers prepare before                beginning the task of writing. Great emphasis is placed on planning and preparing. We consider this to be the key to effective report writing. Topics Include:
Purpose of the Report
Knowing your Readers
Generating Ideas
Sources of Information
The Extended Pyramid
Report Outline
Section Three – Write the Report
Participants work on an actual report or develop one from a brief provided by us.  This section builds on the principles already covered and we also cover topics such as:
Getting Started
Overcoming Writer's Block
Language
Section Four – Check and Edit
In this final section we consider the importance of checking and editing reports     before submitting. We suggest an approach that gives the best chance of ensuring that  participants present professional reports to their readers.
Participants get the opportunity to practice their checking techniques using the reports they produced earlier.
Course Feature:
By the end of this report writing training you will be able to:
Prepare and plan reports that meet their intended purpose
Produce reports that conform to an established and acceptable structure
Proofread and edit their reports effectively before submitting them to their intended readers
Certification:
Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from Mangates
Who can Attend?
Anybody who is interested in learning Report Writing Skills.

Financial Reporting

Writing Skills

Report Writing 1 Day Training in Bolton

Linlithgow

<div style="color: rgb(5, 5, 5); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(5, 5, 5);"><img height="16" width="16" alt="🎨" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t82/1/16/1f3a8.png" fr-original-style="" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><img height="16" width="16" alt="✒️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4f/1/16/2712.png" fr-original-style="" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">&nbsp;Dive into the World of Timeless Elegance: Enroll in my Exclusive 6-Week In-Person Copperplate Calligraphy Course!&nbsp;<img height="16" width="16" alt="✒️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4f/1/16/2712.png" fr-original-style="" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><img height="16" width="16" alt="🎨" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t82/1/16/1f3a8.png" fr-original-style="" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></div><div style="color: rgb(5, 5, 5); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(5, 5, 5);">Unleash your creativity and explore the artistry of Copperplate Calligraphy in a hands-on, immersive experience that transcends the ordinary. Join us for a six-week journey where every stroke becomes a work of art, and your penmanship evolves into a thing of beauty.</div><div style="color: rgb(5, 5, 5); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(5, 5, 5);"><img height="16" width="16" alt="🌟" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te0/1/16/1f31f.png" fr-original-style="" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">&nbsp;What Makes Our In-Person Course Exceptional?</div><div style="color: rgb(5, 5, 5); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(5, 5, 5);">Interactive Learning: Embrace the tactile joy of pen and paper as you engage in live, in-person lessons. Feel the flow of the ink, perfect your technique, and experience the joy of creation firsthand in a supportive and inspiring environment.</div><div style="color: rgb(5, 5, 5); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(5, 5, 5);">Small Group Dynamics: Benefit from a close-knit learning community where you&#39;ll forge connections with fellow enthusiasts. Share ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and draw inspiration from the collective passion for the art of calligraphy.</div><div style="color: rgb(5, 5, 5); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(5, 5, 5);">Tailored Feedback: Receive immediate feedback on your progress, allowing you to fine-tune your skills with precision. Our hands-on approach ensures that every question is answered, and every stroke is perfected throughout the course.</div><div style="color: rgb(5, 5, 5); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(5, 5, 5);">Don&#39;t miss the opportunity to be part of this enriching in-person experience. Enrol now in my In-Person 6-Week Copperplate Calligraphy Course and let the timeless art of beautiful writing become your personal masterpiece!&nbsp;<img height="16" width="16" alt="🖋️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tb7/1/16/1f58b.png" fr-original-style="" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><img height="16" width="16" alt="🌟" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te0/1/16/1f31f.png" fr-original-style="" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></div><div style="color: rgb(5, 5, 5); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(5, 5, 5);">The course will cost &pound;180 for 6 x 2hour sessions.</div>

Discover the beauty and rhythm of Copperplate script in this focused 4-hour workshop dedicated to minuscules (lowercase letters). Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your foundational skills, this session will guide you through the elegant shapes, basic strokes, and consistent spacing that form the heart of traditional pointed pen calligraphy.
This workshop pairs perfectly with the Copperplate Majuscules session, which runs separately in the same format. If you'd like to continue your Copperplate journey, a separate Majuscules session is also available to book.

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<p id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTIONDaisy Chandley joined PFD in 2019 after graduating from the University of Oxford with a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics. She is an Associate Agent and assistant to &nbsp;Senior Agent Annabel Merullo and Head of Books Tim Bates as the UK sub-agent for New Directions Publishing in the US. Daisy is actively building a list of both fiction and non-fiction authors across a range of genres.With fiction, Daisy&#39;s wishlist roughly falls into three categories &ndash; if something feels like it overlaps between them, even better!1) Sharp, original novels on the literary to upmarket spectrum, all the way from deeply dark and boundary-pushing books like&nbsp;Hurricane Season, Under The Skin&nbsp;or&nbsp;In The Cut&nbsp;to those balancing edge, heart and humour, like&nbsp;Detransition, Baby&nbsp;or&nbsp;A Visit From The Goon Squad. She loves irreverent wit, daring approaches in narrative or form, and seriously unsettling stories in equal measure, and if you can bring a few of those elements into one, it&rsquo;ll go straight to the top of her.2) Com-heavy rom-coms, whether in the dry but ultimately sob-inducing vein of&nbsp;Greta and Valdin&nbsp;or a Nora Ephron film, the escapist screwball delight of a Cary Grant classic, or the more unusual, genre-bending style of something like&nbsp;Palm Springs. I&rsquo;m a sucker for Emily Henry and will always be happy to see an innovative take on tropey love stories, but Daisy is equally very keen to see to things a bit outside of the box, whether that&rsquo;s integrating speculative elements, dark humour, or topical issues. In any case, humour and originality are my priority, and affectionately snarky bickering is the best way to make her fall head over heels with a couple.3) Sleuths! Daisy is not the right person for police procedurals, but loves classic detectives and amateur sleuths. Whether it&rsquo;s a delightful Knives Out&nbsp;or&nbsp;Nancy Drew homage or an intricate, unputdownable mystery on the darker side, the minute someone finds a good old fashioned clue, count her in!Overall, whether it&rsquo;s a delightfully fun and scandalous page-turner or something really bold and experimental, if it&rsquo;s stylish and smart &ndash; and maybe even a bit sexy &ndash; Daisy would love to see it.Daisy is definitely interested in literary speculative fiction, though not generally looking for hard SFF. Across the board, she is always looking for stories that explore sexuality, race, gender, and disability, and would particularly love to hear from writers whose voices and experiences aren&rsquo;t given enough space in publishing.On the non-fiction side, Daisy is looking for bold new insights and underrepresented voices on popular science, nature writing, relationships, social issues and politics, and am always especially interested in fresh, playful and exciting writing on pop culture, love and the internet. She&rsquo;d also love to see illuminating narrative non-fiction, whether a beautiful and lyrical exploration, or an enthralling and explosive deep-dive. A (large) handful of authors past and present whose work Daisy loves include Patricia Lockwood, Toni Morrison, Elif Batuman, Gillian Flynn, Shirley Jackson, Raven Leilani, Max Porter, Carmen Maria Machado, Virginia Woolf, Sayaka Murata, Kiley Reid, Sally Rooney, George Saunders, Joan Didion, Amy Liptrot, Ottessa Moshfegh, J.D. Salinger, Donna Tartt, Bret Easton Ellis, and Fernanda Melchor.Daisy is not the right fit for Children&rsquo;s or YA authors.&nbsp;Daisy would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 2,500 words of your manuscript in a single word document.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">(In addition to the paid sessions, Daisy is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email <a href="mailto:agent121@iaminprint.co.uk" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size);" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto;">agent121@iaminprint.co.uk</a> to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of&nbsp;I Am In Print).&nbsp;By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with&nbsp;I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The submission deadline is: Wednesday 11 September 2024

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION

Daisy Chandley joined PFD in 2019 after graduating from the University of Oxford with a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics. She is an Associate Agent and assistant to Senior Agent Annabel Merullo and Head of Books Tim Bates as the UK sub-agent for New Directions Publishing in the US. Daisy is actively building a list of both fiction and non-fiction authors across a range of genres.

With fiction, Daisy's wishlist roughly falls into three categories – if something feels like it overlaps between them, even better!

1) Sharp, original novels on the literary to upmarket spectrum, all the way from deeply dark and boundary-pushing books like Hurricane Season, Under The Skin or In The Cut to those balancing edge, heart and humour, like Detransition, Baby or A Visit From The Goon Squad. She loves irreverent wit, daring approaches in narrative or form, and seriously unsettling stories in equal measure, and if you can bring a few of those elements into one, it’ll go straight to the top of her.

2) Com-heavy rom-coms, whether in the dry but ultimately sob-inducing vein of Greta and Valdin or a Nora Ephron film, the escapist screwball delight of a Cary Grant classic, or the more unusual, genre-bending style of something like Palm Springs. Daisy is a sucker for Emily Henry and will always be happy to see an innovative take on tropey love stories, but is equally very keen to see to things a bit outside of the box, whether that’s integrating speculative elements, dark humour, or topical issues. In any case, humour and originality are my priority, and affectionately snarky bickering is the best way to make her fall head over heels with a couple.

3) Sleuths! Daisy is not the right person for police procedurals, but loves classic detectives and amateur sleuths. Whether it’s a delightful Knives Out or Nancy Drew homage or an intricate, unputdownable mystery on the darker side, the minute someone finds a good old fashioned clue, count her in!

Overall, whether it’s a delightfully fun and scandalous page-turner or something really bold and experimental, if it’s stylish and smart – and maybe even a bit sexy – Daisy would love to see it.

Daisy is definitely interested in literary speculative fiction, though not generally looking for hard SFF. Across the board, she is always looking for stories that explore sexuality, race, gender, and disability, and would particularly love to hear from writers whose voices and experiences aren’t given enough space in publishing.

On the non-fiction side, Daisy is looking for bold new insights and underrepresented voices on popular science, nature writing, relationships, social issues and politics, and am always especially interested in fresh, playful and exciting writing on pop culture, love and the internet. She’d also love to see illuminating narrative non-fiction, whether a beautiful and lyrical exploration, or an enthralling and explosive deep-dive.

A (large) handful of authors past and present whose work Daisy loves include Patricia Lockwood, Toni Morrison, Elif Batuman, Gillian Flynn, Shirley Jackson, Raven Leilani, Max Porter, Carmen Maria Machado, Virginia Woolf, Sayaka Murata, Kiley Reid, Sally Rooney, George Saunders, Joan Didion, Amy Liptrot, Ottessa Moshfegh, J.D. Salinger, Donna Tartt, Bret Easton Ellis, and Fernanda Melchor.

Daisy is not the right fit for Children’s or YA authors. 

Daisy would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 2,500 words of your manuscript in a single word document.

(In addition to the paid sessions, Daisy is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). 
By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.

The submission deadline is: Thursday 14th August 2025

I Am In Print

Fiction Writing

SOLD OUT! 21st August Daisy Chandley #Agent121. Looking for: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION

Scotland

Clay Cross

This qualification aims to provide expert guidance to learners wishing to gain knowledge and understanding on Electric Vehicle charging equipment installation. This 2 day course provides expert guidance on EV charging equipment installation, an important emerging area which is not covered in detail by the current edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) or the IET’s Guidance Notes. Aimed at experienced electricians interested in understanding a wide range of equipment and systems available, this course applies to the specialised installation requirements of electric vehicle charging equipment in domestic dwellings, on-street locations, commercial and industrial premises. The course provides detailed guidance and recommendations on all aspects of the installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment from the origin of the electrical supply, through distribution and final circuits, installation of the charging equipment itself to the cable between the charging equipment and vehicle’s electrical inlet. Also included are related issues of site layout and planning and subsequent inspection, testing, certification and maintenance of installations. Why take this course? Currently there is an increasing demand for new electric vehicle charging points but too few installers to roll them out. This is already a booming market which is due to get much bigger in the near future. The number of public charging connectors and locations has increased by 38% in the past 12 months and is expected to continue at that rate for years to come. Entry Requirements There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, however we do expect you to meet the following requirements: Minimum age 18 years old (mandatory) Must be able to demonstrate the following competencies Be able to correctly install and terminate: pvc/pvc cable (twin and earth) Steel Wire armoured cable (swa) Be able to carry out an initial verification (inspection &amp; testing) on an electrical installation and complete the necessary paperwork. Please Note: These competencies are required for the assessment and are not taught as part of the course. It is also recommended that you are up to date with your wiring regulations.

Technique Learning Solutions

EAL Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation

This EV charging course is intended to provide expert guidance to learners wishing to gain knowledge and understanding on Electric Vehicle charging equipment installation. This 2 day course provides expert guidance on EV charging equipment installation, an important emerging area which is not covered in detail by the current edition of the Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) or the IET’s Guidance Notes. Aimed at experienced electricians interested in understanding a wide range of equipment and systems available, this course applies to the specialised installation requirements of electric vehicle charging equipment in domestic dwellings, on-street locations, commercial and industrial premises. This training course provides detailed guidance and recommendations on all aspects of the installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment from the origin of the electrical supply, through distribution and final circuits, installation of the charging equipment itself to the cable between the charging equipment and vehicle’s electrical inlet. Also included are related issues of site layout and planning and subsequent inspection, testing, certification and maintenance of installations. Also Covering: How EV charging works How to select the correct EV Charging Point Solution for the customers needs. Technical requirements of installing &amp; the use of different earthing arrangements (TN-C-S/TT systems) Planning requirements, labelling &amp; risk assessments How to carry out surveys &amp; Pre Installation considerations Meeting the requirements of BS7671 Awareness of the IET code of practice for Electrical Vehicle Charging Equipment &amp; Installation. Plus much more Why take this EV charging course? Currently there is an increasing demand for new electric vehicle charging points but too few installers to roll them out. This is already a booming market which is due to get much bigger in the near future. The number of public charging connectors and locations has increased by 38% in the past 12 months and is expected to continue at that rate for years to come. Add this important service to future proof your knowledge to allow extra inspection &amp; testing plus new installation work with this electric vehicle charging course. We have a variety of charging units and simulated installs which means it is just as working on a real installation. Making this installers course real value for money.

C&G 2921-34 Electric Vehicle Charging Installations

Join Mark on Thursday mornings to move, explore, and wake up to your true nature.Mark teaches Zen Yoga, a form of yoga based in Zen Buddhist philosophy. Zen Yoga emphasises a balance of the yin and yang aspects of practice, awareness/mindfulness, physical alignment, and the flow of energy in the body through the acupuncture meridian lines.Mark&#39;s classes are all about re-connecting the body and mind in order to find a sense of health, integration, freedom and kindness. Most of the time his classes are based around the seasons, since the Chinese energy system is very connected to the time of year and changing seasons.This class is suitable for all levels.Practising onlineCreate a clear and comfortable place to practice. Make sure you&#39;re not going to be disturbed. Have an extra layer handy for the relaxation period at the end just in case.CautionNot all asanas (postures) or movements are suitable for everyone. You should consult with your medical practitioner before beginning and yoga or exercise programme. I assume no responsibility or liability for any injuries or losses that may result from practising yoga via these online classes.

Join Mark on Thursday mornings to move, explore, and wake up to your true nature.
Mark teaches Zen Yoga, a form of yoga based in Zen Buddhist philosophy. Zen Yoga emphasises a balance of the yin and yang aspects of practice, awareness/mindfulness, physical alignment, and the flow of energy in the body through the acupuncture meridian lines.
Mark's classes are all about re-connecting the body and mind in order to find a sense of health, integration, freedom and kindness. Most of the time his classes are based around the seasons, since the Chinese energy system is very connected to the time of year and changing seasons.
This class is suitable for all levels.
Practising online
Create a clear and comfortable place to practice. Make sure you're not going to be disturbed. Have an extra layer handy for the relaxation period at the end just in case.
Caution
Not all asanas (postures) or movements are suitable for everyone. You should consult with your medical practitioner before beginning and yoga or exercise programme. I assume no responsibility or liability for any injuries or losses that may result from practising yoga via these online classes.

Mark Westmoquette

Mindfulness

Yoga

Join Mark on Thursday mornings to move, explore, and wake up to your true nature. Mark's classes are all about re-connecting the body and mind in order to find a sense of health, integration, freedom and kindness. Most of the time his classes are based around the seasons, since the Chinese energy system is very connected to the time of year and changing seasons.

Zen Yoga, Thursdays 10am (ONLINE)

<p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">LOOKING FOR:&nbsp; MIDDLE GRADE, CHILDREN&#39;S NON-FICTION, YA FICTION, YA NON-FICTIONPrior to joining Diamond Kahn and Woods in 2023, Camille Burns worked at David Higham Associates as Agent&rsquo;s Assistant to Jane Gregory and Assistant to the Children&rsquo;s Rights team for just over three and a half years. Over her career to date, she has also worked in editorial for an academic publisher, in rights and marketing for an audiobook publisher and as an intern at Felicity Bryan Literary Agency. Camille has an MSc in Publishing from Edinburgh Napier University and an MA in English Literature from the University of Edinburgh. She currently serves as the Secretary of the Association of Authors&rsquo; Agents, as well as Co-Chair for the AAA&rsquo;s Bridge Committee for early career agents and assistants. She previously volunteered at the Story Museum in Oxford.Camille loves engaging with narratives on a structural level in order to draw out their best qualities. She has varied taste with a particular interest in children&rsquo;s and YA fiction and non-fiction, as well as adult non-fiction. In MG, she would love to see stories with heart and with a classic, lyrical tone, in the vein of Katya Balen, or with the inventiveness of Frances Hardinge or the action-packed sequences and acerbic wit of Jonathan Stroud. In YA she is looking for all genres whether they be on the more literary or commercial sides, but with an emphasis on romance. She would also be interested in seeing crossover romance, be that contemporary or fantasy, and stories featuring characters in their very early twenties.Camille would love to see proposals for smart and accessible non-fiction (children&rsquo;s or adult) which teach us about the world we live in, which shine a light on a culture (encompassing everything including workplace culture), which are empowering or which encourage deep thinking and fundamental shifts in perspective. She is not currently looking for memoir unless it is also doing one of these things. Some favourite non-fiction books are:&nbsp;Entangled Life,&nbsp;Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can&rsquo;t Stop Talking,&nbsp;Braiding Sweetgrass,&nbsp;The Gendered Brain, Why We Sleep, Invisible Women&nbsp;and&nbsp;A World Without Email.Camille would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first three chapters or 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">(In addition to the paid sessions, Camille is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email <a href="mailto:agent121@iaminprint.co.uk" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size);" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto;">agent121@iaminprint.co.uk</a> to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the&nbsp;discretion of&nbsp;I Am In Print).&nbsp;By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with&nbsp;I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The submission deadline is: Wednesday 25 October 2023

LOOKING FOR:  MIDDLE GRADE, YOUNG ADULT & ADULT FICTION AS WELL AS NON-FICTION FOR ALL AGES

Prior to joining DKW in 2023, Camille worked at David Higham Associates as Agent’s Assistant to Jane Gregory and in the Children’s Translation Rights team. She has also worked in editorial for an academic publisher, in rights and marketing for an audiobook publisher and as an intern at Felicity Bryan Literary Agency. Camille loves engaging with narratives on a structural level in order to draw out their best qualities. Camille has an MSc in Publishing from Edinburgh Napier University and an MA in English Literature from the University of Edinburgh. She was Secretary of the Association of Authors’ Agents, as well as Co-Chair for the AAA’s Bridge Committee for early career agents and assistants, from late 2021 to early 2024. She also previously volunteered at the Story Museum in Oxford.

Camille has now set up her own agency called Solas Literary.

Camille is looking for middle grade, young adult and adult/crossover fiction, as well as non-fiction for all ages. In MG, she loves literary voices and stories with heart and warmth - she would be keen to see anything in the vein of Jonathan Stroud's Lockwood and Co series, October, October by Katya Balen, and A Face Like Glass by Frances Hardinge. In YA, Camille's taste spans from commercial to the literary, encompassing everything from A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and The Inheritance Games to This Woven Kingdom and anything by Meg Rosoff and Jandy Nelson. 

In the crossover/adult space, Camille's taste is broad but with an emphasis on romance. Recent favourites include: Fourth Wing, The Crimson Moth and One Golden Summer.   

She's not the right fit for epic fantasy in the vein of The Poppy War or Brandon Sanderson, or for space operas and similar science fiction. 

Camille would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first three chapters or 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document.

(In addition to the paid sessions, Camille is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). 

By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.

The submission deadline is: Wednesday 13th August 2025

SOLD OUT! 21st August Camille Burns #Agent121. Looking for: MG, YA inc YA/CROSSOVER ROMANCE, and ADULT FICTION; NON-FICTION FOR ALL AGES.

<p id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTIONKate Barker has worked in publishing for over twenty years as an agent, commissioning editor and ghostwriter. Before setting up her own company, Kate Barker Literary Agency, she spent ten years at Penguin, where she was an Editorial Director for Viking, acquiring fiction and non-fiction. She has also worked for Orion, Curtis Brown and for digital publisher Bookouture.She is looking for commercial and reading group fiction for adults and would love to find an unputdownable thriller like Rosamund Lupton&#39;s Three Hours, a funny, heartbreaking contemporary novel like Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams or a romantic comedy with a unique premise like The Flatshare by Beth O&#39;Leary. She also loves historical fiction and series crime.Kate would like you to submit a covering letter, one page synopsis and the first three chapters (Max 5,000 words) of your completed manuscript in a single word document.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">(In addition to the paid sessions, Kate is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email <a href="mailto:agent121@iaminprint.co.uk" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size);" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto;">agent121@iaminprint.co.uk</a> to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the&nbsp;discretion of&nbsp;I Am In Print).&nbsp;By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with&nbsp;I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The submission deadline is: Monday 23 September 2024

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, SCIENCE FICTION / FANTASY

After several years spent within publishing houses Bookouture, Canelo, Avon, One More Chapter and Head of Zeus, Hannah Todd became a Literary Agent at the Madeleine Milburn Literary, TV & Film Agency, before joining Janklow & Nesbit in January 2025. Her clients include Kirsty Greenwood, Charlie Gallagher and Leah Mercer.

Hannah is keen to see commercial fiction across the board, but with a particular focus on romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy & mystery novels. She is drawn to books with exemplary characterisation, voice and strength of feeling. But don't let your characterisation overshadow the need for impeccable plot and if you can make her laugh or cry then you're onto a winner! 

Across the full light-dark spectrum Hannah especially loves SFF that features an unlikely band of heroes, like the Six of Crows series by Leigh Bardugo, Scott Lynch's Gentleman Bastard series, Becky Chambers' The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet, T. Kingfisher's Nettle and Bone,and  the cosy themes/settings offered by Heather Fawcett and TJ Klune.

Hannah's advice is make sure you have a clear USP and hook: If you are sending your reader to a magical academy, or if we're riding dragons or waving wands, that's great! But what makes your book feel different and fresh? An excellent voice is key, but what else makes your take on these tropes stand out? An example of a phenomenal book that has turned the magical academy trope on its head, with layers of excellent world building, a unique magic system and plot twists galore is The Will of the Many by James Islington. If you have something crafted this beautifully then Hannah wants to see it!

Romantasy of varying spice levels, accessible to both romance and fantasy readers, is on Hannah's wishlist. And you can whisk her away with contemporary romance novels, romcoms, sweeping love stories that redefine the genre. Romcoms with great disability rep and LGBTQIA+ stories that focus on the joy of falling in love are high on Hannah's agenda. She particularly loves Emily Henry, Laura Wood and Abby Jiminez. Think more Nicholas Sparks than Sally Rooney, and Bonnie Garmus rather than Gabrielle Zevin. In this space, she is a big fan of Emma Donoghue, Bonnie Garmus and Jojo Moyes.

Meet with Hannah to discuss your crime and high-concept thrillers with an unsettling ‘it-could-happen-to-me’ feeling, coupled with a twist that's unseen until its delivery. The book she most wants to find in this space is something like Three Hours by Rosamund Lupton in both its themes (real-world emotional suspense) and its execution. A mystery series that feels like a real 'romp' is something she loves to escape with too. 

With regards to all genres, Hannah is particularly interested in voices from underrepresented backgrounds: such as writers of colour, indigenous communities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and those with disabilities.

Hannah does not the right agent to give advice on:
Re-imaginings of the classics
Books that feature characters putting on Shakespeare plays!
Historical fiction
Children's, middle-grade and YA 

Hannah would like you to submit a covering letter, one page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your completed manuscript in a single word document.

(In addition to the paid sessions, Hannah is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). 

By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.

The submission deadline is: Monday 11th August 2025

SOLD OUT! 21st August Hannah Todd #Agent121. Looking for: ADULT FICTION

Southampton

Portsmouth

Rotherham

Manchester

Leeds

Newport

Milton Keynes 

Dartford

Paisley

Derby

Birmingham

Luton

Hull

Berkshire

Bedford

Liverpool 

Swansea

Essex

ONLINE STUDY - In your own time (approx. 6 hours study time) +
CLASSROOM SESSION - Morning, Afternoon or Evening session (approx. 3 hours)



Awarding Body: Open College Network (OCN) Credit for Learning
Award Level: Level 4 (Foundation Degree Level) - Ireland Level 6
CPD Certified: Yes (CPD Accreditation)
Minimum Age: 18 (16 with parental consent)
Entry requirements: None. (English Level 2 desirable)
Training Locations: Study online + Classroom
 
OCN Accredited at UK Level 4 (Ireland Level 6)

 
PART 1 - Theory: Complete this part of your course online at home or work in your own time (stop and start learning when it suits you). Can be completed on multiple devices - smart phones, kindle, laptop, tablet etc.

PART 2 - Skills and Practical Development:
Covers advanced specialised phlebotomy techniques to give you the leading edge as a phlebotomist. Learn to use a wide range of non-routine equipment.


Attend a classroom location to complete your practical training.


Please make sure you verify the precise dates and timings of your course when you receive your booking confirmation, as it may vary from the information provided above.


Course Itinerary:
PART 1 - THEORY (ONLINE)
M00 - Introduction:
Learning outcomes, Assumptions and Overview.
M01 - Basic Phlebotomy - revision:
Recap of basic phlebotomy theory and practice - precursor to
the advanced course.
M02 - Aspirated and Vacuated Systems:
Open systems (Syringe & Needle), closed systems (Vacutainer & Monovette), Alternative closed systems, Using Monovette - aspiration and evacuated techniques, monovette adapter systems.
M03 - Specialised and Advanced Phlebotomy Equipment:
The centrifuge - overview. Safe operation and use. Managing a centrifuge breakage or spillage.
Equipment and practices in unusual situations.
Patients with special needs and requiring specific attention.
Equipment preparation for blood samples that are collected at
0 degrees, 37 degrees C and other non-standard conditions.
A look at advances in technology and how to use the latest devices.
M04 - Point of Care Testing:
What is POC Testing? Advantages, Disadvantages and Clinical
Outcomes. Comparison of POC with lab testing. 10 common POC tests. Roles for phlebotomists performing POC Tests.
M05 - Neonates and Children:
Sample collection from new-born to pre-adult. A detailed overview of legal principles of law including child consent and child protection for phlebotomists. Neonatal and child blood collection equipment.
A comprehensive look at heel and finger-prick procedures including
microtainers, lancets and capillary tube collection. Detailed heel prick procedure. Paediatric finger prick collection. The life-threatening hazard of over-collecting. Communication techniques in differing age bands.
Consent and the law. Basic principles of lawful consent for neonates and paediatric patients. Child protection.
Detailed analysis of neonatal and paediatric blood collection including Guthrie card collection. Neonatal bottles - colours and tests. Paediatric blood gases collection.
Butterfly needles - when to use. Blood tests during pregnancy. Neonatal blood screening - nine conditions covered. Bilirubin in neonates.
M06 - Geriatric Patients:
The challenges of phlebotomy in older people. Understanding skin changes and venepuncture implications. A profile of common
geriatric blood tests. Age related problems. Procedural precautions.
M07 - Special Procedures:
Drawing blood from back of hand. Drawing blood from lower limb veins. Managing the unwilling or difficult patient. Managing the psychiatric patient. Managing the isolated patient. Non-routine blood tests. Managing the latex allergy patient (type 1 and type 4 reactions). Latex indicators. Sample handling - non-routine procedures. Drug trials and research projects.
M08 - Special Tests and Sample Handling Procedures:
A look at sample collection at specific times of day and night,
samples that are protected from light, collected on ice and
collected at body temperature. Procedures for each group - collection notes, analytic time, optimal collection time and notes for each group.
M09 - Advanced Phlebotomy Tasks:
Additional procedures. Maintaining POC equipment. Stock control and stock rotation. Quality control. Data entry. Product evaluation. Training and competency evaluation.
M10 - Alternative Environments:
A step-by-step look at non-clinical phlebotomy environments including private testing, DEFRA, forensic and police, cord blood collection, DNA analysis, veterinary services, overseas and volunteering.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PART 1 SHOULD BE COMPLETED
BEFORE JOINING US FOR YOUR PRACTICAL TRAINING

PART 2 (CLASSROOM)
MORNING , AFTERNOON OR EVENING SESSION:

1 - Welcome, introductions and overview:
- Classroom - health & safety briefing, schedule overview.
- Virtual Classroom - audio/visual checks and registration. Unpacking and overview of your training kit.
2 - Syringe and Needle (open system): Correct use and applications.
3 - Monovette (open and closed systems):
Using the Monovette system in aspiration mode - correct use and applications.
Using the Monovette system in evacuated mode - correct use and applications.
4 - IR Vein Detector:
Demonstration of the IR vein detector for assisting in detection of difficult veins.
5 - Veins in back of hand:
Detecting suitable veins in the back of the hand.
6 - POC testing:
Point of Care Testing - use of glucose meter to demonstrate a typical POC test procedure. Correct use and overview of other POC test devices.
7 - Using lancets (finger collection)
We look at the correct use of lancets for POC testing and whole blood micro-collection.
8 - Using lancets (heel collection)
We look at the correct use of lancets for neonatal blood spot tests (Guthrie Test).
9 - Capillary collection
Using glass capillary tubes for micro-collection. Correct use and handling.
10 - Microtube collection
Correct use of BD Microtainers (and similar micro-collection bottles) - collection and handling.

This course is supported with downloadable resources and may include extra video segments to reinforce your practical training.
 
(THE COURSE DELIVERY AWARDS SAME NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND DUALLY ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION AS OUR VIRTUAL CLASSROOM COURSE VERSION)



Geopace Training

Allied Health

Allied Health Professions (AHP)

Blood Taking

Healthcare Workers

Venepuncture

Phlebotomist

Phlebotomy

Accredited Phlebotomy

Healthcare

The UK's first and only Level 4 qualification in Phlebotomy (equivalent to Ireland Level 6)

    FDSc (Foundation Degree Level) qualification

    Nationally Recognised certificate

    Dually accredited: Open College Network  and CPD

    Covers both aspirated and evacuated systems

    Covers specialised blood collection systems & methods

    Classroom or Virtual Classroom learning options

    Comprehensive Training Kit is provided when booking our Virtual Classroom option (yours to keep)

    Complete your training from beginner to advanced level

    This course either follows on from our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course  or can be combined with our introductory course as part of a course package (see below)

    Available to candidates who have completed (or are currently enrolled to complete) our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or have previous phlebotomy practical experience.


Advanced Phlebotomy - Skills & Techniques (GPT005)

East Boldon

Harrogate

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Weekly Live Sessions (Online & In-Person) 
Monthly Themes & Challenges 
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Supportive Community 
Access to Session Recordings 
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🌟 Monthly Themes Overview
July: Making Meditation a Healthy Habit
Learn how to create a sustainable daily practice using breath, posture and science-backed techniques.
 ✔️ Relaxation response
 ✔️ Meditation for clarity & calm
 ✔️ Core practices: breath, posture, stillness
 ✔️ In-person Session 5: “Pulling It All Together”
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Focus on the profound benefits of meditation:
 ✔️ Stress relief, heart health, immunity
 ✔️ Slowing ageing, boosting self-compassion
 ✔️ 3 Principles: Habituation, Wisdom, Openheartedness
 ✔️ Diamond Dedication Meditation
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Tame your busy mind through simple, powerful practices.
 ✔️ Focused attention vs. mind-wandering
 ✔️ Thought loops & rumination
 ✔️ Colour, mantra & visualisation meditations
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Bring mindfulness into everyday moments.
 ✔️ Living in the now
 ✔️ Radical acceptance & surrender
 ✔️ Senses as anchors: sound, touch, breath
 ✔️ Showing up fully for life
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Practical methods to manage stress & emotional overload.
 ✔️ Good vs. bad stress
 ✔️ The ego, fight/flight, and impermanence
 ✔️ Gratitude & visualisation
 ✔️ Overcoming obstacles to meditation
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Warm the heart and calm the mind before the holidays.
 ✔️ Body-based awareness
 ✔️ Reviewing your progress
 ✔️ Meditations for resilience
 ✔️ Peaceful practices for winter
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Start the year with joy, love, and purpose.
 ✔️ Heart-opening meditations
 ✔️ Gratitude & happiness
 ✔️ Intention-setting with optional cacao ceremony
 ✔️ Emotional healing & connection
February: Meditation for Well-Being
A holistic approach to health from the inside out.
 ✔️ Four foundations of mindfulness
 ✔️ Forgiveness (including Huna meditations)
 ✔️ Body-mind connection
 ✔️ Compassion and curiosity
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Explore advanced techniques with renewed clarity.
 ✔️ Insight, wisdom, open-heartedness
 ✔️ Posture & Nine-Cycle Breathing
 ✔️ Concentration & mental clarity
 ✔️ Appreciation for life
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Recharge your nervous system with rest-focused meditations.
 ✔️ Body scan & breath awareness
 ✔️ Guided deep relaxation
 ✔️ Calming anxiety & overactivity
 ✔️ Rest as a radical act
May: The Art of Living
Live with intention and reverence.
 ✔️ Meditation on impermanence & emptiness
 ✔️ Self-love & emotional nourishment
 ✔️ Present moment awareness
 ✔️ Breath as a life companion
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End the year rooted, spacious, and unshakable.
 ✔️ Letting go of resistance
 ✔️ Unflappability & mental resilience
 ✔️ Responsibility & self-awareness
 ✔️ Lasting inner calm and clarity
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Online sessions: £10 each 
In-person sessions: £15 each 
Join the Guided Minds Meditation Community for £28/month
 ✓ Includes all sessions (online & in-person)
 ✓ Unlimited access to recordings
 ✓ Bonus practices & group support 
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 Join any time, or commit to the full year and transform your relationship with your mind, body and life.



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Pilates is a great way to get your body moving, with low resistance body weight exercises it is suitable for any fitness level.
Pilates help you build up your core strength, improves posture and breath as well as helping you become more aware of how your body react to movement.
If you work from home or are just wanting to move more, then look no further
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Health & Fitness

Pelvic Floor

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If you work from home or are just wanted to improve yourself then look no further

Pilates - Mixed Ability - ONLINE

Chelmsford

Stratford

This one-day course is a must for anyone considering or already working within a construction or civil engineering environment. This course provides Health and Safety awareness and is endorsed by Build UK as a standard training for all operatives on site.
Aims
To give a clear understanding of Regulations & Legislation that applies to construction work and is an ideal refresher for any operative that has previously completed training in Health & Safety.
Course Content
• Accident prevention
• Health & Safety law
• Control and management of the site and your how your role fits in with this
• Risk assessments and method statements
• Performing safely on site
• Reporting unsafe acts to prevent an accident
• Individual & employee responsibilities
• What to do if you think anyone’s Health and Safety is being put at risk
Assessment
At the end of this course, all delegates will have a clear understanding of the requirements of Health and Safety Legislation and their responsibilities to comply with them.
Candidates will need to complete a multiple-choice exam at the end of the CITB course. They will also need to engage and interact with others throughout the day.
Certificate
This certification for this course is valid for 5 years and is endorsed by Build UK as a standard training for all operatives. The certificate is part of CSCS Green Card requirements.
To remain certified in this area, you will need to retake the course before the expiry date or have completed an NVQ2 or higher in your skills set.
Instructions
Please note all Health & Safety Awareness courses with the venue “Remote Learning” will be delivered by a tutor over a video call.
This training will be delivered and assessed in English language; therefore, a good standard is required to complete the course.
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