Name: The Ultimate Guide to Event Planning - 1 Day Workshop in Caernarfon
Price: 595 GBP
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Berwick-upon-Tweed

Stoneware Pottery Workshop in Northumberland
Enhance your time in Northumberland by visiting the beautiful Ford & Etal Estate and taking part in a workshop at Ravn Clay Pottery. 

Pottery is arguably the oldest industrial process that humans practice, and it remains a vibrant cultural and artistic pursuit across the globe. The types of clay, the methods of making, the glazes and firing methods, the uses and purposes of the finished pieces - all serve to make it an absorbing and life-affirming process, and definitely something where there is always more to learn. 

Join us on the three hour workshop, suitable for anyone, where you will work with stoneware clay to create your own pottery masterpieces. Hand building is the overlooked older sibling of the flashier wheel thrown pot, but remains an ideal place to learn for anyone wishing to play with clay. The session will involve a brief introduction to some basic rules for safe working in the Studio, alongside some principles to bear in mind when creating your own work. This will be followed by plenty of time for you to release your inner potter. It could be a vase, a mug, a candle holder, a sculpture ... if you can imagine it, we will do our best (together) to make it happen. 

After the three hours are up, your work will stay at the studio where it will be dried, fired, glazed and re-fired. Then you are welcome to return to the studio to collect it, or have it posted on afterwards. The whole drying-glazing-firing process could take up to a month, so please be patient. That said, what better way is there to build memories, create something for a special someone and be reminded of your time in the studio.

For this workshop there is no set agenda - if you bring the enthusiasm and imagination, I will provide all the materials and tools needed to create something unique, bespoke and wonderful. 

The number of participants for each workshop is limited to six, to allow equal access to support, tools and tuition. 

ALSO - We are now able to offer you the chance to return to the studio to glaze your work! If you are interested in seeing more of the ceramic process, or have created pots that would look even more awesome if they could be other than a single colour, you can now return once your work has been biscuit fired to glaze your pots. This shouldn't take more than a couple of hours, and incurs a small additional charge (£10) which you can either book now, or when you come to the studio on the day of your workshop. We can of course talk through the various options on the day - but the opportunity is there!

A word of warning - the kiln Gods can be fickle, and despite doing everything possible, some pieces will fail, crack or blow up (!) in the kiln. There are no guarantees in pottery, not even for seasoned potters. A second word of warning - working with pottery can be hugely addictive. You have been warned!

My personal journey into pottery was through evening classes in Edinburgh, where I quickly found I was absorbed and addicted by the tactile connection you can make with clay. I also quickly found that it worked wonders improving my mental wellbeing, providing a creative outlet, a process to focus on, and a distraction from the busyness of modern life. I firmly believe that pottery can help anyone find calm and focus in a restless and demanding world.

The new Ford Studio is housed in the old Reading Rooms - you will find it just up the road from Lady Waterford Hall. Nearby are many attractions and places to walk, shop and eat; how about a near by Narrow-guage Railway (that runs to Etal Castle and back), a working flour mill, a Village Shop & Tearoom, a heavy horse centre, a micro-brewery, or a Riverside cafe? 

https://w3w.co/lobster.rapid.clinking

TD15 2QG

Please note - access to the studio is only via a set of external stone steps, and there is a single toilet available on site.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE - our workshops are competitively priced to be affordable and inclusive, and the fee covers all materials, tuition, glaze and firings. This is based on a fair-useage policy of participants making up to two mug-sized pieces (or equivalent) during a session, alongside their starter thumb pot. 

If you are a prolific producer of pottery, there will be an additional charge that we can negotiate (but will be at least £5 per piece). 

This is because of increased quanitites of materials, glaze, more space needed in the kiln and additional time required to complete the final pieces.

And finally - There is ample free parking in Ford and the studio is just up the road from Lady Waterford Hall. Ravn Clay sits at the heart of the Estate, which also offers camping, glamping, B&Bs and guests houses. And there’s plenty more to do and see while you are here - 

Ford Tearooms & Post Office
Heatherslaw Light Railway
Etal Castle (English Heritage)
Heatherslaw Mill
Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre
Lady Waterford Hall
Flodden Battlefield
Loads of little eateries, pubs and shops etc
Spectacular scenery, walking and countryside
See www.ford-and-etal.co.uk for more details

Ravn Clay

Pottery

Arts & Crafts

Clay Sculpture

A three hour slab-building pottery workshop, using stoneware clays to make mess and memories. And Pots! Come play with Clay!

Hand Building Pottery Workshops - 2025 - July - September

General Admission

Stoneware Pottery Workshop in Northumberland
Join us in sunny Northumberland for an evening of ancient and exciting pottery!

Raku is an ancient Japanese technique of firing pots, where the pieces are removed from the kiln red-hot, before being rapidly cooled either with or without combustibles (such as wood shavings) and sometimes in a reduction chamber (limiting access to oxygen so that the glazes do weird, wonderful and unpredictable things). 

We will provide you with up to three biscuit fired forms, and following a brief introduction (and safety talk) you will glaze and fire the pots using our Raku Kiln. This firing technique comes with a good deal of drama and jeopardy, and means that unlike our usual firings, you should have a glazed pot to wow your friends in approximately twenty minutes! The firing will happen outside in all weathers, the glazing can be done indoors, so please bring suitable clothing. 

Raku firing is brilliant for celebrating the science and mystery of glazing. It gives potters a chance to embrace the chaos and violence of rapid firing and cooling, producing pots that are unique and individual, and usually stunning. Some pots can even be fired without glaze, and then combustible materials such as feathers or horse hair draped or dragged across the surface producing carbonised, smoky abstract designs. This is known as Naked Raku!

The number of participants for each workshop is limited to six, to allow equal access to support, tools and tuition. It is also vitally important that instructions and safety guidalines are strictly followed. Anyone under the age of 16 needs to be accompanied by a responsible adult for the duration of the workshop. 

A word of warning - the kiln Gods can be fickle, and despite doing everything possible, some pieces will fail, crack or blow up (!) in the kiln. There are no guarantees in pottery, not even for seasoned potters. A second word of warning - working with pottery can be hugely addictive. You have been warned!

The new Ford Studio is housed in the old Reading Rooms - you will find it just up the road from Lady Waterford Hall. Nearby are many attractions and places to walk, shop and eat; how about a near by Narrow-guage Railway (that runs to Etal Castle and back), a working flour mill, a Village Shop & Tearoom, a heavy horse centre, a micro-brewery, or a Riverside cafe? 

https://w3w.co/lobster.rapid.clinking

TD15 2QG

Please note - access to the studio is only via a set of external stone steps, and there is a single toilet available on site.

And finally - There is ample free parking in Ford and the studio is just up the road from Lady Waterford Hall. Ravn Clay sits at the heart of the Estate, which also offers camping, glamping, B&Bs and guests houses. And there’s plenty more to do and see while you are here - 

Ford Tearooms & Post Office
Heatherslaw Light Railway
Etal Castle (English Heritage)
Heatherslaw Mill
Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre
Lady Waterford Hall
Flodden Battlefield
Loads of little eateries, pubs and shops etc
Spectacular scenery, walking and countryside
See www.ford-and-etal.co.uk for more details

An Evening of Raku Firing!

Stoneware Pottery Monster Workshop in Northumberland
This monstrous pottery class, now in its fourth year, designed for all ages, will see you create a plant pot using the slab-building technique in just ninety minutes! Although simple in principle, it will involve giving your monster character and personality, so lots of imagination will be needed to create your Frankenstein Pot! The basic method will be demonstrated at the start, and then it's up to you to create your pot! Once finished, your monster will stay at the studio to be fired, glazed and then re-fired. Then it's up to you to plant and nurture your monster pot - and grow something that matches the personality that has emerged - or use it for pens, brushes, whatever...
There are only eight places per session - this allows enough access to support for everyone to be successful! As this is a creative class designed to be accessible to all including younger potters, we must insist that a parent or guardian attends with any participant aged 16 or under. The numbers are limited to avoid over-crowding in the workshop. Each ticket books a maker's-seat at the pottery table. If you are going to have to attend as a (free) specator, please make a note of this at the time of booking. 
If you book a place for a young person and feel they will need help in creating their monster, please come along and help them (as a non-paying spectator). Even with only eight people booked in a session, it can be difficult to support everyone in the way they need. Again, please note this at the time of booking. 
The ticket price covers all tuition, tools, firings and glaze for one monster pot. Please note that these pots will be glazed in just one colour - dip-glazed as you request. 
A word of warning - the kiln Gods can be fickle, and despite doing everything possible, some pieces will fail, crack or blow up (!) in the kiln. There are no guarantees in pottery, not even for seasoned potters. A second word of warning - working with pottery can be hugely addictive. You have been warned!
The New Ford Studio is housed on the ground floor of the old Reading Rooms - you will find it just up the road from Lady Waterford Hall. Nearby are many attractions and places to walk, shop and eat; how about a near by Narrow-guage Railway (that runs to Etal Castle and back), a working flour mill, a Village Shop & Tearoom, a heavy horse centre, a micro-brewery, or a Riverside cafe? 
Please note - access to the studio is only via a set of external stone steps, and there is a single toilet available on site. The booking cost (£22.50) secures a spot at the maker's table; if you need to stay to support a younger participant, please make sure you have noted this when you book your ticket!
If you need your work posting out to you or someone else, please ensure you book an additional postage and packing ticket!
And finally - There is ample free parking at Ford, at Heatherslaw and at Etal. Ravn Clay sits at the heart of the Estate, which also offers camping, glamping, B&Bs and guests houses. And there’s plenty more to do and see while you are here - 
Heatherslaw Light Railway
Etal Castle (English Heritage)
Heatherslaw Mill
Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre
Lady Waterford Hall
Flodden Battlefield
Loads of little eateries, pubs and shops etc
Spectacular scenery, walking and countryside
See www.ford-and-etal.co.uk for more details

A slab-building pottery workshop, using stoneware clay to create your own Frankenstein Monster Pot! Suitable for all ages and ideal for families. 

Monster Pots 2025

General admission

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It is also useful for those that are about to embark on a position of leadership or need to develop their leadership skills.</span></p><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Course Contents:</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">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. 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font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">That Vision Thing</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Making the business vision &lsquo;live&rsquo; for the team by answering key questions.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Developing Your Team Goals</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Reviewing an action plan that develops clear goals for their team based on the business vision.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Motivation</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Determining the &lsquo;Why&rsquo; for their staff and developing an understanding of emotions in a business context.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">What Motivates?</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Looking at specific motivators for individuals and understanding that everyone is motivated by different things.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Being Consistently Different</strong>&nbsp;</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&ndash; Going against popular leadership theory and identifying that each staff member needs to be treated differently.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Dealing With Difficult Team Members</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&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.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Coaching</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Using a simple method of coaching, including action plans.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Three Key Skills of Coaching</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Looking at the skills required to be an effective coach.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Instant Results Coaching</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Coaching in a hurry!</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Can Do Coaching Practice</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">&nbsp;&ndash; Putting the learning into practice</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Course Feature:</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">By the end of this training you will be able to:</span></p><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;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Explain the qualities of an effective leader</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span 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</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Explain the difference between leading and managing</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span 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</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Develop team goals based on the business vision</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span 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</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Deal with difficult staff members</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Challenge staff in a meaningful and effective way</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Coach staff effectively using a simple process</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Certification:</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from Mangates</span></p><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Who can Attend?</strong></span></p><p dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Anybody who is interested in learning Effective Skills to Lead a Team.</span></p>

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English

Duration: 2 Days | Credits: 16 PDUs

Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live

Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course Description:

In the competitive construction industry, the need for training is more vital than ever. Organizations that devote resources to professional development are more likely to see higher productivity and greater efficiency. On-the-job training can provide crucial knowledge to perform tasks at hand, but the best professionals constantly seek to learn about new techniques and technologies to improve their performance on-site and in the office.

Our Construction Project Manager Course (PMC) provides project managers the chance to sharpen the skills necessary to work more efficiently, increase productivity, and propel your construction business to the next level. PMC provides the ideal opportunity for project managers to gain crucial knowledge and leadership skills to stay competitive. This program will provide participants with skills they can immediately implement on the job and in the field. Everyone who goes through the program has something to gain over an intense week of workshops, assignments, and team-building activities.

PMC participants experience an interactive program that explores 15 critical areas of project management that seasoned project managers tackle on a daily basis. PMC provides participants with practical solutions to current industry challenges they can take back to immediately impact performance and improve project results.

Learning Objectives: 

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

● Identify the importance of pre-planning and its correlation with a company’s bottom line.
● Discuss the impact of low job site productivity on the project contractor, craftsperson, project owner, and designer.
● Discuss information required to evaluate and select subcontractor and vendor services and material and equipment purchases.
● Identify legal actions, or lack thereof, that can have far-reaching legal consequences for the project manager, their company, and many others.

Course Topics:

Day 1:

1.Project Planning
Importance of pre-planning.
Developing comprehensive project plans.
Correlation between planning and profitability.
Tools and techniques for effective planning.

2.Safety Management
Importance of safety in construction.
Developing and implementing safety plans.
OSHA regulations and compliance.
Risk assessment and mitigation.

3.Construction Productivity
Factors affecting job site productivity.
Techniques to improve productivity.
Measuring and tracking productivity.
Case studies of productivity improvements.

4.Subcontractor & Vendor Management
Evaluating and selecting subcontractors and vendors.
Contract negotiation and management.
Performance monitoring and quality control.
Building and maintaining strong relationships.

5.Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling
Basics of CPM scheduling.
Developing and maintaining project schedules.
Identifying and managing critical paths.
Tools and software for scheduling.

Day 2:

1.Claims Management
Types of claims in construction.
Preventing and managing claims.
Documentation and communication strategies.
Dispute resolution methods.

2.Legal Issues & Contract Clauses
Key legal concepts in construction.
Important contract clauses and their implications.
Managing legal risks and liabilities.
Case studies of legal issues in construction.

3.Cost Control
Budgeting and cost estimation.
Tracking and controlling project costs.
Analyzing cost performance.
Techniques for cost reduction.

4.Project Recordkeeping
Importance of accurate recordkeeping.
Types of project records and documentation.
Best practices for maintaining records.
Tools for efficient recordkeeping.

5.Communication
Importance of effective communication.
Strategies for improving communication.
Tools and technologies for communication.
Case studies of communication failures and successes.

6.Time Management
Techniques for effective time management.
Prioritizing tasks and managing deadlines.
Tools for time tracking and management.
Case studies of time management in construction.

7.Problem Solving & Decision Making
Techniques for problem-solving.
Decision-making frameworks.
Analyzing and evaluating options.
Case studies of problem-solving in construction.

8.Innovation
Importance of innovation in construction.
Identifying and implementing new technologies.
Encouraging a culture of innovation.
Case studies of successful innovation.

Conclusion: 

The PMC course aims to equip project managers with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the construction industry. By addressing the critical areas of project management, participants will leave the course with practical strategies and tools to enhance their performance and drive their projects to success.
Who Can Attend?
The Construction Project Manager (PMC) 2 Days Training course is designed for:

Project Managers: Experienced project managers looking to enhance their skills and stay updated with the latest industry practices and technologies.
Construction Managers: Individuals responsible for overseeing construction projects who want to improve their management techniques and project outcomes.
Site Supervisors: Supervisors and foremen seeking to gain a deeper understanding of project management principles and practices to better support project managers.
Engineers and Architects: Professionals involved in the planning, design, and execution of construction projects who want to enhance their project management knowledge and skills.
Construction Professionals: Anyone in the construction industry, including estimators, planners, and coordinators, aiming to improve their project management capabilities and advance their careers.
Business Owners and Executives: Owners and executives of construction companies who want to ensure their project managers and teams are well-equipped with the necessary skills to drive project success and business growth.
Aspiring Project Managers: Individuals aspiring to move into project management roles within the construction industry, seeking foundational knowledge and skills to prepare for the transition.
HR and Training Managers: Human resource and training managers responsible for the professional development of their company's construction management teams.
Prerequisites
While there are no strict prerequisites for attending the PMC course, having a basic understanding of construction processes and some experience in construction project management will be beneficial. Participants should come prepared to engage in interactive discussions and practical exercises that require critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Benefits of Taking the Construction Project Manager (PMC) 2 Days Training Course In-House
1. Customization to Your Needs:
● The course can be tailored to address the specific challenges and requirements of your organization, ensuring the content is relevant and directly applicable to your projects and team dynamics.

2. Convenience and Flexibility:
● Conducting the training in-house eliminates the need for travel, saving time and reducing costs for your employees. It also allows for scheduling flexibility to fit the course around your team's availability.

3. Team Building and Collaboration:
● In-house training fosters a collaborative learning environment, encouraging team building and improved communication among your employees. It provides an opportunity for your team to work together on practical exercises and case studies, strengthening their ability to collaborate effectively on future projects.

4. Immediate Application:
● The skills and knowledge gained during the course can be immediately applied to your current projects, leading to quick improvements in productivity, efficiency, and project outcomes.

5. Cost-Effective:
● In-house training is often more cost-effective than sending multiple employees to external courses. You save on travel and accommodation expenses, and there are often discounts available for group bookings.

6. Consistent Training:
● Ensuring that all relevant team members receive the same high-quality training ensures consistency in the application of project management principles and practices across your organization.

7. Confidentiality:
● In-house training allows your team to discuss sensitive and proprietary information freely without concerns about confidentiality. This can lead to more open discussions and practical problem-solving sessions.

8. Enhanced Engagement:
● Training conducted in a familiar environment can increase engagement and participation. Employees may feel more comfortable and willing to engage in discussions, ask questions, and participate in activities.

9. Long-Term Benefits:
● Investing in in-house training demonstrates your commitment to employee development, which can boost morale, job satisfaction, and retention rates. Employees are more likely to stay with an organization that invests in their professional growth.

10. Direct Access to Trainers:
● Having trainers on-site allows for more personalized interaction, immediate feedback, and the opportunity to address specific concerns or questions that arise during the training.

11. Aligns with Organizational Goals:
● In-house training can be aligned with your organizational goals and strategies, ensuring that the skills and knowledge gained are directly contributing to your company's overall objectives.

12. Follow-Up Support:
● Trainers can offer follow-up support and coaching to ensure that the concepts and techniques learned during the course are successfully implemented in your organization.

13. Increased Productivity:
● With the entire team trained together, there is a reduced learning curve, leading to quicker implementation of new practices and increased productivity.

14. Industry-Relevant Case Studies:
● Trainers can incorporate industry-relevant case studies and examples specific to your organization, making the learning experience more relatable and impactful.

By choosing to conduct the PMC 2 Days Training course in-house, your organization can maximize the benefits of professional development, ensuring that your team is equipped with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the competitive construction industry.

Mangates

Construction Management

Project Manager

Construction Project Manager 2 Days Training in Reading

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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 training is aimed at helping hiring managers understand the concepts behind delivering a sound recruitment campaign: What are they trying to achieve, why and how?

Course Contents:

Improve the recruitment skills of the managers within your organization to help build effective teams

Recruitment is a crucial factor in the success of any business. All organizations are defined by the employees within it, so ensuring you employ the right staff at the right time is critical to your success. Aside from this, it is important that the people responsible for recruiting within the business are focused on ensuring they follow legislation and best practice to avoid any potential embarrassment or costly litigation.

This course materials will provide you with everything you need to effectively develop the skills of hiring managers within your organization. They will be taken through the full process of recruitment; developing a wide understanding of the requirements of an effective recruitment campaign in order to help them provide a robust approach to recruitment that helps secure the right candidate for the role.

Why is taking this recruitment skills training a good idea?

Well, just imagine if you were better able to:

Present the company as a professional organization that anyone would want to work for.
Consider legislation and best practice to ensure the recruitment process is fair, robust and fit for purpose.
Create a positive work environment through the introduction of employees that have a range of skills and experience.
Provide a fair assessment and selection process that identifies the best candidate and demonstrates evidence.
Improve their behavioral and situational questioning skills to make interview conversations effective.
Simply apply core recruitment skills, for overall organizational success.
Ultimately this training allows you to develop a managers approach to recruitment, making them better able to effectively recruit the right employees for a role and consequently assist the organization in meeting its business targets.
This Recruitment Skills training will help you to develop your recruitment skills and ensure they are able to effectively attract the best employees into the organization. You will learn how to manage the recruitment process from end to end, managing the relationship with the candidate effectively, performing effective assessment and selection with evidence to support it – all while selling the role and organization.

Course Topics:

Aims of a Recruitment Campaign – Defining what we want to achieve from a recruitment campaign. To ensure we identify the best candidate for the role, minimize the time spent on recruiting, while keeping within legislation requirements. This includes a review of the key tasks required throughout a recruitment campaign.

Recruitment as a Manager’s Responsibility – Identifying the challenges, concerns and benefits of being a hiring manager. Looking at how to overcome any issues or fears the manager may have and establishing the key components of an effective recruitment campaign. This includes a review of a to-do list of recruitment responsibilities.

The Law and Best Practice – An overview of the legislation for equality, how this affects recruitment and how to ensure individuals are neither discriminated against or overlooked. Ensuring the recruitment campaign is fair, robust and fit for purpose, catering for all needs and that evidence is maintained at every stage to demonstrate compliance.  Highlighting the difference between best practice and the law.

Defining the Role – Starting the recruitment process off on the right foot by effectively defining the role through the Job Description and Person Specification – setting the basis for making the process fair, robust and fit for purpose. Including our organizational values within this framework.

A Brief History of Interviewing – A review of how recruitment has progressed. Looking at; Recruiting for the ‘right fit’, Competency Based Recruiting and Value Based Interviewing. Exploring the benefits and pitfalls of each and how to ensure we use the right approach.

Making Improvements Without Increasing Workload – Including value related behaviors in the person specification that helps ease the recruitment process and helps improve your ability to select the person with that best suits the role.

Advertising – Attracting Candidates – Creating a good job advert that is tailored to the role and the target audience. Being able to sell the role while being honest and fair.

Assessment and Selection – Establishing the importance of this part of the process while identifying the best type of assessment methods for different roles. Highlighting the importance of gathering evidence throughout assessments.

Telephone Interview – Identifying the benefits of telephone interviews, when to use them and how best to approach the task. Includes a telephone interview template.

The Interview – Determining what you want to get out of an interview. Includes the key components below.

Interview Preparation – The main elements to cover prior to running an interview

The WASP Technique – A clear interview structure, explained in detail

The key elements of an interview  Explaining the Role, Work History etc.

Interview Questions – An understanding of the general questions you should ask, moving on to Structured, Competency based questions that focus on Behavioral and Situational questions. Exploring these with an in-depth activity.

Selling the Opportunity and the Organization – Developing an approach to appealing to the candidate and showing the organization in a good light. Making the candidate want to work for you.

Closing Questions and Parting – Asking vital questions that will determine the deal breakers for the candidate and ensure both you and the candidate leave the interview knowing all the facts.

Capturing the Evidence – Ensuring you have delivered a fair and effective interview by gathering relevant data and including this in your interview notes.

Getting the Most Out of an Interview – An activity that provides participants with the opportunity to test their ability to identify key data from an interview and assess a candidate's suitability for the role. establishing any discrepancies, contradictions or issues during interviews with candidates.

This Recruitment Skills course is interactive and engaging with activities and exercises throughout.

Course Feature:

At the end of this recruitment skills training, you will be able to:

Describe the concepts behind delivering an effective, fair and robust recruitment campaign that is fit for purpose
Define best practice and the legislation surrounding recruitment
Explain the options available when running a campaign
Confidently make independent recruitment decisions
Effectively recruit, assess, filter and place candidates

Certification:

Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from Mangates

Who can Attend?

Anybody who is interested in learning Recruitment Skills.

Recruitment Skills 1 Day Workshop in Reading

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 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:
Qualities of an Effective Leader – Identifying the key characteristics of effective leaders, rating themselves against them and establishing key actions to develop the skills.
Leader or Manager? – Establishing the difference between the two and comparing themselves to those qualities.
That Vision Thing – Making the business vision ‘live’ for the team by answering key questions.
Developing Your Team Goals – Reviewing an action plan that develops clear goals for their team based on the business vision.
Motivation – Determining the ‘Why’ for their staff and developing an understanding of emotions in a business context.
What Motivates? – Looking at specific motivators for individuals and understanding that everyone is motivated by different things.
Being Consistently Different – Going against popular leadership theory and identifying that each staff member needs to be treated differently.
Dealing With Difficult Team Members – Understanding why team members are difficult. Looking at different behavior types and strategies for responding to them. Also, realizing that ‘difficult’ behavior sometimes has its benefits.
Coaching – Using a simple method of coaching, including action plans.
Three Key Skills of Coaching – Looking at the skills required to be an effective coach.
Instant Results Coaching – Coaching in a hurry!
Can Do Coaching Practice – Putting the learning into practice
Course Feature:
By the end of this training you will be able to:
Explain the qualities of an effective leader
Benchmark themselves against those qualities and develop actions to improve
Explain the difference between leading and managing
Explain the value of sharing the business vision with the team
Develop team goals based on the business vision
Motivate their staff by understanding their drivers and developing actions to support them
Deal with difficult staff members
Challenge staff in a meaningful and effective way
Coach staff effectively using a simple process
Certification:
Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from Mangates.
Who can Attend?
Anybody who is interested in Learning Effective Skills to Lead a Team.

Leading Effective Teams 1 Day Workshop in Reading

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:

Whether you are preparing to be a professional trainer, or you are someone who does a bit of training as a part of their job, you always want to be prepared. The participants will understand that training is a process where skills, knowledge, and attitudes are applied in a unique way.
Our Train-The-Trainer workshop will provide the participants the skills to help them deliver engaging and compelling workshops. Skills such as facilitating needs analyses, and managing tough topics will give your trainees what they require to become a trainer themselves.

Learning Objectives:

Plan and organize professional presentations
Develop your own natural and relaxed communication style
Learn to sell your ideas with clarity and force that inspires others
Create an open, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
Approach challenges in a way that leads to victories and success for participants
Coach and develop participants to empower them and lead them to continuous improvement

Agenda:

Module One: Understanding Training and Facilitation
What is Training?
What is Facilitation?
Identifying Appropriate Situations for Each

Module Two: Gathering Materials
Identifying Participant’s Needs
Reviewing the Materials
Identifying and Resolving Gaps

Module Three: Creating a Lesson Plan
Planning for the Basics
Adding Slack Time
Creating a Plan B
A Take-Home Template

Module Four: Choosing Activities
Types of Activities
Creating a Tickle Trunk
What To Do When Games Go Wrong

Module Five: Preparing for the Workshop
Creating a Materials List
Gathering Participant Information
Setting up the Physical Location

Module Six: Getting off on the Right Foot
Greeting Participants
Being Prepared
Using Icebreakers

Module Seven: Delivery Tips and Tricks
Using Visual Aids
Creating Supporting Materials
Gauging When It's Time For A Break

Module Eight: Keeping it Interactive
Encouraging Discussion
Using Group Work
The Power of Post-It Notes

Module Nine: Dealing with Difficult Participants
The Ground Rules
Challenges and Solutions
Handling Interruptions

Module Ten: Tackling Tough Topics
Tough Stuff to Watch Out For
Adjusting Your Material for a Sensitive Issue
Dealing with Sensitive Issues in the Workshop

Module Eleven: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Review of Parking Lot
Lessons Learned
Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

Target Audience:

Anybody who is interested in learning Train-The-Trainer Skills.

Train-The-Trainer 1 Day Training in Reading


Buxton

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:
Events do not just happen, they take time to plan, develop, and create. This workshop is designed to give your participants the tools needed to host a great event. They will touch on planning and administrative techniques that will give them the confidence to run an engaging event that will leave a positive and lasting impression on each attendee.
With our Event Planning workshop y,our participants will explore ways to work with vendors, security, technicians, and wait staff. They will touch on different event types such as awards ceremonies, charity events, and business conferences. By utilizing the correct skill set you will be provided the details to pull off a successful event.
Target Audience:
Anybody who is interested in learning Event Planning Skills
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand:
Types of Events
Brainstorming
Types of Entertainment
Support Staff
Technical Staff
Vendors
Finalize the Plan
Administrative Tasks
Get Organized
Post Event Activities
Wrapping Up
Agenda:
Module One: Types of Events
Awards
Charity
Conferences and Seminar
Holiday
Case Study
Module One: Review Questions
Module Two: Brainstorming
Determine the Event’s Purpose
Determine a Theme
Write Down & Review Ideas
Determine a Date
Case Study
Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: Types of Entertainment
Games
Activities
Speakers
Performers
Case Study
Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Support Staff
Security
Valet
Wait Staff
Clean up Crew
Case Study
Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Technical Staff
Visual Technician (lighting)
Media Technician (website, Facebook, etc.)
Audio Technician (Sound)
Specialized Electrical Equipment Technician (for performers)
Case Study
Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Vendors
Food
Equipment
Decorations and Furnishing
Photography/ Video
Case Study
Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Finalize the Plan
Venue
Registration
Entertainment
Cuisine and Decor
Case Study
Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Administrative Tasks
Create a Budget
Branding and Marketing
Insurance and Permits
Contracts (for event staff, entertainment, rentals, and vendors)
Case Study
Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Get Organized
Form a Team
Timeline
Checklists
Backup Plans
Case Study
Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Post Event Activities
Survey
Share Media (photos and video)
Send Thank you Notes
Start planning the Next Event!
Case Study
Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Wrapping Up
Words From The Wise
Review Of The Parking Lot
Lessons Learned
Recommended Reading
Completion Of Action Plans And Evaluations

The Ultimate Guide to Event Planning - 1 Day Workshop in Buxton

Stoneware Pottery Workshop in Northumberland
Enhance your experience in Northumberland with a visit to the stunning Ford & Etal Estate, where you can  enjoy a hands-on workshop at Ravn Clay Pottery. In 2025, we're excited to introduce full pottery days for the first time—offering an even more immersive creative experience! And, in conjunction with the Village Post Office and Coffee Shop, we will also provide you with lunch!

Pottery is one of the oldest crafts in human history and continues to thrive as both an art form and cultural tradition worldwide. From clay types and shaping techniques to glazing and firing methods, every step offers endless possibilities for creativity and discovery. It’s a truly engaging and rewarding process—one where there’s always something new to learn.

This whole-day workshop, open to everyone, offers you plenty of time to create your own pottery pieces using stoneware clay. Hand-building, often overshadowed by wheel throwing, is a fantastic way to explore working with clay—perfect for beginners and creative minds alike.

The session begins at 9.30am with a brief introduction to studio safety and key techniques before giving you plenty of time to bring your ideas to life. Whether it’s a vase, mug, candle holder, or sculpture—if you can imagine it, we’ll work together to make it happen! The whole day format means you will be able to create more considered work, explore more decorative techniques and try different hand-building methods.

Lunch at 12.30pm will be a chance to recharge and reflect. You'll be hosted by Doug and Rachel just over the road at the Village Post Office and Coffee Shop, before returning to continue in the studio. If you have any specific dietary needs please make sure we know about them before the day of your workshop. 

After the workshop, your pieces will stay in the studio to be dried, fired, glazed, and re-fired. Once they're ready, you can collect them in person or have them posted to you. The full process can take up to a month, so we appreciate your patience. But what better way to create lasting memories, craft special gifts, and have unique reminders of your time in the studio?

For this workshop there is no set agenda - if you bring the enthusiasm and imagination, we will provide all the materials and tools needed to create  unique, bespoke and wonderful things!

The number of participants for each workshop is limited to six, to allow equal access to support, tools and tuition. 

ALSO - We are now able to offer you the chance to return to the studio to glaze your work! If you are interested in seeing more of the ceramic process, or have created pots that would look even more awesome if they could be other than a single colour, you can now return once your work has been biscuit fired to glaze your pots. This shouldn't take more than a couple of hours, and incurs a small additional charge (£10) which you can either book now, or when you come to the studio on the day of your workshop. We can of course talk through the various options on the day - but the opportunity is there!

A word of warning - the kiln Gods can be fickle, and despite doing everything possible, some pieces will fail, crack or blow up (!) in the kiln. There are no guarantees in pottery, not even for seasoned potters. A second word of warning - working with pottery can be hugely addictive. You have been warned!

The new Ford Studio is housed in the old Reading Rooms - you will find it just up the road from Lady Waterford Hall. Nearby are many attractions and places to walk, shop and eat; how about a near by Narrow-guage Railway (that runs to Etal Castle and back), a working flour mill, a Village Shop & Tearoom, a heavy horse centre, a micro-brewery, or a Riverside cafe? 

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Please note - access to the studio is only via a set of external stone steps, and there is a single toilet available on site.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE - our workshops are competitively priced to be affordable and inclusive, and the fee covers all materials, tuition, glaze and firings. This is based on a fair-useage policy of participants making up to two mug-sized pieces (or equivalent) during a session, alongside their starter thumb pot. 

If you are a prolific producer of pottery, there will be an additional charge that we can negotiate (but will be at least £5 per piece). 
This is because of increased quanitites of materials, glaze, more space needed in the kiln and additional time required to complete the final pieces.

And finally - There is ample free parking in Ford and the studio is just up the road from Lady Waterford Hall. Ravn Clay sits at the heart of the Estate, which also offers camping, glamping, B&Bs and guests houses. And there’s plenty more to do and see while you are here - 

Ford Tearooms & Post Office
Heatherslaw Light Railway
Etal Castle (English Heritage)
Heatherslaw Mill
Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre
Lady Waterford Hall
Flodden Battlefield
Loads of little eateries, pubs and shops etc
Spectacular scenery, walking and countryside

See www.ford-and-etal.co.uk for more details

Pottery Days - 2025

Caernarfon

Event Planning 1 Day Training in Caernarfon

The Ultimate Guide to Event Planning - 1 Day Workshop in Caernarfon

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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.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">She is looking for commercial and reading group fiction for adults and would love to find an unputdownable thriller like Rosamund Lupton&#39;s <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Three Hours</em>, a funny, heartbreaking contemporary novel like <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Queenie</em> by Candice Carty-Williams or a romantic comedy with a unique premise like <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Flatshare</em> by Beth O&#39;Leary. She also loves historical fiction and series crime.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">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.</strong></p><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;">(<em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">In addition to the paid sessions, Kate is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. </em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">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;</em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">discretion of&nbsp;</em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Print)</em>.&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with<strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</strong><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Pr</em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">int</em> prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Print</em> by the stated submission deadline and note that <em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Print</em> take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.</p><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;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">The submission deadline is: Monday 23 September 2024</strong></p>

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

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

Music Audio Stories Presents Can You Say It? Series One
Children will learn how to say each instrument, hear how each instrument sounds, and see illustrated examples of what they look like. With illustrations, voice-overs, animations, and music, this video series will help to teach children about orchestra instruments in a fun and easy way.

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▪️Learn how to pronounce orchestra instruments
▪️Hear how each instrument sounds
▪️See how to spell their names
▪️Enjoy illustrated pictures
▪️Gain better reading skills
▪️Improve concentration and visual skills
▪️Enjoy the sound effects and music

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Can You Say It? Preschool Learning

Bristol

<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;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">LOOKING FOR</span></strong><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">: PICTURE BOOKS, CHAPTER BOOKS, MG, YA</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">Lil is an editor with over 15 years experience in the publishing industry. She&rsquo;s currently freelancing and is in direct contact with many of the big publishing houses: Hachette, Bonnier Books, and book packager, Working Partners Ltd, among others. She also works with the Caroline Wakeman Literary Agency, assessing their authors&rsquo; work for commercial viability, as well as scouting for new talent.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">For twelve years, Lil was a Senior Commissioning Editor at Working Partners Ltd &ndash; the creatives behind massive commercial hits such as Beast Quest, Warriors and the Daisy Meadows series. There she created globally successful concepts for every age group and developed storylines so the books were unputdownable. &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">Lil is also an author in her own right: she has written 6 books under her own name, and ghost written many others under various pseudonyms.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In every age level, Lil would like to see originality - particularly in voice. A strong character with depth, venturing on a quest that&#39;s never been undertaken before will get her excited. The &#39;quest&#39; doesn&#39;t have to be epic in scale, it could be as small as petting the next-door neighbour&#39;s dog, or getting the good looking new kid to notice you, it just has to be something a reader will want to invest in. She also loves humour and is happy to see anything quirky (perhaps even downright silly!).&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">For picture books, Lil would like you to submit a covering letter, and 1 complete manuscript, double-spaced, with spreads marked out, in a single word or PDF doc. For chapter books, MG and YA, please send a covering letter, the first three chapters and a synopsis, double spaced, in a single Word or PDF doc.</strong></span></p><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;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">By booking this session you agree to email your material to reach <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Print</em> by the stated submission deadline to agent121@iaminprint.co.uk. Please note that <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Print</em> take no responsibility for the advice given in your Agent121.</span></p><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;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">The submission deadline is: Tuesday 24 September 2024</strong></p>

LOOKING FOR: PICTURE BOOKS

Perry Emerson is a Commissioning Editor at Little Tiger Press, where he works with authors and illustrators mostly on picture books and sometimes on novelty books. He is also a picture book author in his own right.

Little Tiger Press publish a huge range of formats and genres, striving to create a diverse range of high-quality books, with something that will appeal to every reading taste, helping children develop a passion for books and a life-long love of reading. Authors who form part of the Little Tiger Picture Book Family include Bethan Clarke, Tracey Corderoy, Rachael Davis, Karl Newson, Jodie Parachini, Nima Patel, Steve Smallman, Stephanie Stansbie, Louie Stowell, Clare Helen Welsh, Becky Wilson and many more.

When he’s not making books, he spends his time playing music and discovering new restaurants. Perry lives in London with his partner and their much-too-fluffy cat. 

For picture books, Perry would like you to submit a covering letter, and 1 complete manuscript, double-spaced, with spreads marked out, in a single word or PDF doc. 

By booking this session you agree to email your material to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline to agent121@iaminprint.co.uk. Please note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice given in your Agent121.

The submission deadline is: Wednesday 20th August 2025

SOLD OUT! 27th August Perry Emerson #Agent121. Looking for: PICTURE BOOKS

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This best selling Level 3-Speed Reading Course has been developed by industry professionals and has already been completed by hundreds of satisfied students. This in-depth Level 3-Speed Reading Course is suitable for anyone who wants to build their professional skill set and improve their expert knowledge.
The Level 3-Speed Reading Course is CPD-accredited, so you can be confident you're completing a quality training course will boost your CV and enhance your career potential. The Level 3-Speed Reading Course is made up of several information-packed modules which break down each topic into bite-sized chunks to ensure you understand and retain everything you learn.
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Born and raised in Belgium, on a diet of frites and Tintin she moved to England in her late teens with her family, then stayed in London to do a History degree and Masters at University College London. Having been brought up bilingual, translation rights seemed like her logical next step. She started off in the rights department at Bloomsbury Publishing, before hopping across the square to Ed Victor&rsquo;s agency, and found experiencing both the publishing and agency side of publishing incredibly valuable.</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">She has been building her own list of authors alongside selling translation rights since early 2016, which she has hugely enjoyed; working with authors right from the book&rsquo;s conception, while also experiencing the thrill of selling her own authors&rsquo; works in the UK and US as well as in translation to publishers across the globe.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In terms of <b data-stringify-type="bold" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">adult fiction</b>, Th&eacute;r<span style="color: rgb(30, 30, 30); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(30, 30, 30);">&egrave;</span>se has a huge soft spot for historical fiction, having read Early Modern History at university, but is also very much on the hunt for crime/thrillers, bookclub, high-concept love stories and literary fiction. She loves strong female characters, in particular when they go through an evolution or journey as the story progresses and gradually find that inner strength.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On the <b data-stringify-type="bold" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">children&rsquo;s fiction</b> front, Th&eacute;r<span style="color: rgb(30, 30, 30); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(30, 30, 30);">&egrave;</span>se is all about finding a fresh, new voice. She loves all things funny, fantasy and adventure &ndash; across lands, time and space, and involving strong friendships and strong lead characters - and wants to be transported straight away when reading a manuscript. She likes very vivid, well-crafted and imaginative worlds, such as stories set in a toy factory or in an underwater world. Th&eacute;r<span style="color: rgb(30, 30, 30); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(30, 30, 30);">&egrave;</span>se would love some more adventures set in space, mysteries, quirky characters, explorers and imaginary friends.</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">And last, but not least, in <b data-stringify-type="bold" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">non-fiction</b>, history features heavily in her interests, but Th&eacute;r<span style="color: rgb(30, 30, 30); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(30, 30, 30);">&egrave;</span>se would also love to see books about big ideas, culture, sociology, science, anthropology and memoir. Anything that helps expand the mind and questions or informs the way in which we view ourselves, the world and how we fit into it, all written in an engaging and accessible manner.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Th&eacute;r<span id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(30, 30, 30); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(30, 30, 30);">&egrave;</span>se 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.</strong></p><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;">(<em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">In addition to the paid sessions, Th&eacute;r<span style="color: rgb(30, 30, 30); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(30, 30, 30);">&egrave;</span>se 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;</em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">discretion of&nbsp;</em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Print)</em>.&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with<strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</strong><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Pr</em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">int</em> prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Print</em> by the stated submission deadline and note that <em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Print</em> take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.</p><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;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">The submission deadline is: Tuesday 27 August 2024</strong></p>

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION

Una is a Rights Agent at Susanna Lea Associates and am starting to build a client list. 

She grew up in London and graduated from the University of Cambridge with a BA in English in 2021. At university, Una was particularly interested in contemporary West African and South Asian literature. She started as an agent's assistant at SLA London in 2022 and now handles some translation rights and provides support with editorial work and submissions.

Una's favourite reads always set her at ease right away and draws her in with impressive and accessible storytelling, memorable characters or an original hook. Una enjoys writing which expands her worldview, makes her laugh out loud or keeps her on her toes with its twists and turns. She welcomes submissions from debut authors and would be keen to read across a wide range of genres and styles.

She is looking for literary, upmarket and book club fiction, and is always drawn to stories that explores the challenges and complexities of love and relationships in all its forms —within families, between friends or in romantic relationships. Una loves the way in which familial relationships are dissected in The Wren, The Wren by Anne Enright and the impact of the local community in Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson. She is always drawn to novels with a strong sense of community, whether they are unified by geography, culture, or in other unexpected ways.

Una has always loved reading international and translated fiction and welcomes submissions from authors writing contemporary fiction that engages with cultures and traditions from around the world, such as in voices of the deities in Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi or the subversive tales of Sayaka Murata. 

She is not looking for children’s or YA titles, science fiction or high-concept fantasy, but is open to submissions from authors writing in the speculative fiction space, and books with fantastical or otherworldly elements, be that magical realism or supernatural horror, such as Mona Awad's campus novel with a twist, Bunny. Una would also love to read more writing that engages with the natural world and reminds us of the limitations of human understanding.

In non-fiction, Una enjoys books that furthers her understanding of wider societal issues — nature and the environment, culture, and little-known history. Her recent non-fiction favourites are Eve by Cat Bohannon, Doppelgänger by Naomi Klein and Unearthed by Claire Ratinon.

Una 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, Una 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 20th August 2025

Fiction Writing

BOOKINGS CLOSE TONIGHT! 28th August Una McKeown #Agent121. Looking for: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION

<div>
	<h3><b>Course Overview</b></h3>
<p><span>Have you ever felt difficulties to memories what you are reading? Or felt like you are taking too much time to understand any article? Then speed reading is the perfect skill to help you. Learn how you can use speed reading to improve yourself from this <strong>Scientific Speed Reading</strong> course.</span></p>
<p><span>In this <strong>Scientific Speed Reading</strong> course, you will be familiarized with different speed reading techniques. You will learn how the speed reading techniques work and how to adapt these techniques in your reading habit. You will also understand the benefits and obstacles of speed reading and build a strong relationship between speed reading and your brain. Improve your memory with the techniques of speed reading today from this course.</span></p>
<p><span>Speed reading is a very efficient and helpful brain exercise to improve your concentration and productivity. This <strong>Scientific Speed Reading</strong> course will help you to understand the techniques of speed reading and apply them to your reading habit. Learn speed reading from this course today and boost your personal growth.</span></p>
<h3><b>Learning Outcomes</b></h3>
<ul>
<li><span>Understand the function of speed reading </span></li>
<li><span>Be able to set reading goals and break bad habits </span></li>
<li><span>Familiarize with different benefits of speed reading </span></li>
<li><span>Remove the obstacles and distractions while reading </span></li>
<li><span>Be comfortable with speed reading techniques </span></li>
<li><span>Be able to improve your memory recall and personal techniques </span></li>
<li><span>Learn how to read quickly but proficiently</span></li>
<li><span>Train your brain to capture important information from a content</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><b>Who is this course for?</b></h3>
<p><span>This comprehensive <strong>Scientific Speed Reading</strong> course is ideal for those who want to improve their reading speed and boost their productivity. You will learn the techniques speed reading from this course.</span></p>
<h3><b>Entry Requirement</b></h3>
<ul>
<li><span>This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.</span></li>
<li><span>Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification.</span></li>
<li><span>Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><b>Certification</b></h3>
<ul>
<li><span>After you have successfully completed the course, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hardcopy at the cost of £39 or in PDF format at the cost of £24.</span></li>
<li><span>PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours, and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days.</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><b>Why choose us?</b></h3>
<ul>
<li><span>Affordable, engaging &amp; high-quality e-learning study materials;</span></li>
<li><span>Tutorial videos/materials from the industry-leading experts;</span></li>
<li><span>Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform;</span></li>
<li><span>Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result;</span></li>
<li><span>The UK &amp; internationally recognized accredited qualification;</span></li>
<li><span>Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime;</span></li>
<li><span>The benefit of career advancement opportunities;</span></li>
<li><span>24/7 student support via email.</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><b>Career Path</b></h3>
<p><span>The <strong>Scientific Speed Reading</strong> is a useful qualification to possess and would be beneficial for any related profession or industry such as:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span>Speed Readers </span></li>
<li><span>Editors </span></li>
<li><span>Students </span></li>
<li><span>Researchers </span></li>
<li><span>Educational Specialists </span></li>
<li><span>Secretaries </span></li>
<li><span>Administrative Officers </span></li>
<li><span>Content Writers </span></li>
<li><span>Proof Readers</span></li>
</ul>
		</div><table width="100%">				<tbody><tr>
					<td colspan="4"> Module 01: Introduction to Speed Reading</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Introduction to Speed Reading</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:24:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Module 02: Preparing Yourself for Effective Speed Reading</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Preparing Yourself for Effective Speed Reading</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:14:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Module 03: Speed Reading: Benefits and Obstacles</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Speed Reading: Benefits and Obstacles</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:23:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Module 04: Relationship Between Reading and the Brain</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Relationship Between Reading and the Brain</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:23:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Module 05: Skills and Techniques for Speed Reading</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Skills and Techniques for Speed Reading</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:20:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Module 06: How to Improve Your Memory?</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>How to Improve Your Memory?</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:24:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Certificate and Transcript</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Order Your Certificates and Transcripts</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:00:00</span></td>
				</tr>
				</tbody></table>

Course Overview
Have you ever felt difficulties to memories what you are reading? Or felt like you are taking too much time to understand any article? Then speed reading is the perfect skill to help you. Learn how you can use speed reading to improve yourself from this Scientific Speed Reading course.
In this Scientific Speed Reading course, you will be familiarized with different speed reading techniques. You will learn how the speed reading techniques work and how to adapt these techniques in your reading habit. You will also understand the benefits and obstacles of speed reading and build a strong relationship between speed reading and your brain. Improve your memory with the techniques of speed reading today from this course.
Speed reading is a very efficient and helpful brain exercise to improve your concentration and productivity. This Scientific Speed Reading course will help you to understand the techniques of speed reading and apply them to your reading habit. Learn speed reading from this course today and boost your personal growth.
Learning Outcomes
Understand the function of speed reading
Be able to set reading goals and break bad habits
Familiarize with different benefits of speed reading
Remove the obstacles and distractions while reading
Be comfortable with speed reading techniques
Be able to improve your memory recall and personal techniques
Learn how to read quickly but proficiently
Train your brain to capture important information from a content
Who is this course for?
This comprehensive Scientific Speed Reading course is ideal for those who want to improve their reading speed and boost their productivity. You will learn the techniques speed reading from this course.
Entry Requirement
This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification.
Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.
Certification
After you have successfully completed the course, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hardcopy at the cost of £39 or in PDF format at the cost of £24.
PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours, and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days.
Why choose us?
Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials;
Tutorial videos/materials from the industry-leading experts;
Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform;
Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result;
The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification;
Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime;
The benefit of career advancement opportunities;
24/7 student support via email.
Career Path
The Scientific Speed Reading is a useful qualification to possess and would be beneficial for any related profession or industry such as:
Speed Readers
Editors
Students
Researchers
Educational Specialists
Secretaries
Administrative Officers
Content Writers
Proof Readers
Module 01: Introduction to Speed Reading			
	Introduction to Speed Reading		00:24:00
Module 02: Preparing Yourself for Effective Speed Reading			
	Preparing Yourself for Effective Speed Reading		00:14:00
Module 03: Speed Reading: Benefits and Obstacles			
	Speed Reading: Benefits and Obstacles		00:23:00
Module 04: Relationship Between Reading and the Brain			
	Relationship Between Reading and the Brain		00:23:00
Module 05: Skills and Techniques for Speed Reading			
	Skills and Techniques for Speed Reading		00:20:00
Module 06: How to Improve Your Memory?			
	How to Improve Your Memory?		00:24:00
Certificate and Transcript			
	Order Your Certificates and Transcripts		00:00:00

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Scientific Speed Reading

<h3><b>Overview</b></h3>
<p><b>Uplift Your Career &amp; Skill Up to Your Dream Job - Learning Simplified From Home!</b></p>
<p><span>Kickstart your career &amp; boost your employability by helping you discover your skills, talents and interests with our special </span><b>Speed Reading </b><span>Course. You'll create a pathway to your ideal job as this course is designed to uplift your career in the relevant industry. It provides professional training that employers are looking for in today's workplaces.</span></p>
<p><span>The </span><b>Speed Reading </b><span>Course is one of the most prestigious training offered at StudyHub and is highly valued by employers for good reason. This </span><b>Speed Reading </b><span>Course has been designed by industry experts to provide our learners with the best learning experience possible to increase their understanding of their chosen field.</span></p>
<p><span>This </span><b>Speed Reading </b><span>Course, like every one of Study Hub's courses, is meticulously developed and well researched. Every one of the topics is divided into elementary modules, allowing our students to grasp each lesson quickly.</span></p>
<p><span>At StudyHub, we don't just offer courses; we also provide a valuable teaching process. When you buy a course from StudyHub, you get unlimited Lifetime access with 24/7 dedicated tutor support.</span></p>
<h3><b>Why buy this Speed Reading?</b></h3>
<ol>
<li><span>Unlimited access to the course for forever</span></li>
<li><b>Digital Certificate, Transcript, student ID</b><span> all included in the price</span></li>
<li><span>Absolutely no hidden fees</span></li>
<li><span>Directly receive </span><b>CPD </b><span>accredited qualifications after course completion</span></li>
<li><span>Receive one to one assistance on every weekday from professionals</span></li>
<li><span>Immediately receive the PDF certificate after passing</span></li>
<li><span>Receive the original copies of your certificate and transcript on the next working day</span></li>
<li><span>Easily learn the skills and knowledge from the comfort of your home</span></li>
</ol>
<h3><b>Certification</b></h3>
<p><span>After studying the course materials of the </span><b>Speed Reading</b><span> there will be a written assignment test which you can take either during or at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £5.99. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £9.60.</span></p>
<h3><b>Who is this course for?</b></h3>
<p><span>This </span><b>Speed Reading</b><span> course is ideal for</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span>Students</span></li>
<li><span>Recent graduates</span></li>
<li><span>Job Seekers</span></li>
<li><span>Anyone interested in this topic</span></li>
<li><span>People already working in the relevant fields and want to polish their knowledge and skill.</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><b>Prerequisites</b></h3>
<p><span>This </span><b>Speed Reading</b><span> does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.This </span><b>Speed Reading</b><span> was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection.</span></p>
<h3><b>Career path</b></h3>
<p><span>As this course comes with multiple courses included as bonus, you will be able to pursue multiple occupations. This </span><b>Speed Reading </b><span>is a great way for you to gain multiple skills from the comfort of your home.</span></p><div>
				<h3>
	<span>Course Curriculum</span>
</h3>

<div>
<table width="100%">				<tbody><tr>
					<td colspan="4"> Module 01: Introduction to Speed Reading</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Introduction to Speed Reading</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:24:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Module 02: Preparing Yourself for Effective Speed Reading</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Preparing Yourself for Effective Speed Reading</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:14:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Module 03: Speed Reading: Benefits and Obstacles</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Speed Reading: Benefits and Obstacles</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:23:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Module 04: Relationship Between Reading and the Brain</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Relationship Between Reading and the Brain</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:23:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Module 05: Skills and Techniques for Speed Reading</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Skills and Techniques for Speed Reading</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:20:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Module 06: How to Improve Your Memory?</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>How to Improve Your Memory?</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:24:00</span></td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Assignment</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td><i></i></td>
					<td>Assignment - Speed Reading</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td><span><i></i> 00:00:00</span></td>
				</tr>
				</tbody></table></div>

			</div>

Overview
Uplift Your Career & Skill Up to Your Dream Job - Learning Simplified From Home!
Kickstart your career & boost your employability by helping you discover your skills, talents and interests with our special Speed Reading Course. You'll create a pathway to your ideal job as this course is designed to uplift your career in the relevant industry. It provides professional training that employers are looking for in today's workplaces.
The Speed Reading Course is one of the most prestigious training offered at StudyHub and is highly valued by employers for good reason. This Speed Reading Course has been designed by industry experts to provide our learners with the best learning experience possible to increase their understanding of their chosen field.
This Speed Reading Course, like every one of Study Hub's courses, is meticulously developed and well researched. Every one of the topics is divided into elementary modules, allowing our students to grasp each lesson quickly.
At StudyHub, we don't just offer courses; we also provide a valuable teaching process. When you buy a course from StudyHub, you get unlimited Lifetime access with 24/7 dedicated tutor support.
Why buy this Speed Reading?
Unlimited access to the course for forever
Digital Certificate, Transcript, student ID all included in the price
Absolutely no hidden fees
Directly receive CPD accredited qualifications after course completion
Receive one to one assistance on every weekday from professionals
Immediately receive the PDF certificate after passing
Receive the original copies of your certificate and transcript on the next working day
Easily learn the skills and knowledge from the comfort of your home
Certification
After studying the course materials of the Speed Reading there will be a written assignment test which you can take either during or at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £5.99. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £9.60.
Who is this course for?
This Speed Reading course is ideal for
Students
Recent graduates
Job Seekers
Anyone interested in this topic
People already working in the relevant fields and want to polish their knowledge and skill.
Prerequisites
This Speed Reading does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.This Speed Reading was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection.
Career path
As this course comes with multiple courses included as bonus, you will be able to pursue multiple occupations. This Speed Reading is a great way for you to gain multiple skills from the comfort of your home.
 Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction to Speed Reading			
	Introduction to Speed Reading		00:24:00
Module 02: Preparing Yourself for Effective Speed Reading			
	Preparing Yourself for Effective Speed Reading		00:14:00
Module 03: Speed Reading: Benefits and Obstacles			
	Speed Reading: Benefits and Obstacles		00:23:00
Module 04: Relationship Between Reading and the Brain			
	Relationship Between Reading and the Brain		00:23:00
Module 05: Skills and Techniques for Speed Reading			
	Skills and Techniques for Speed Reading		00:20:00
Module 06: How to Improve Your Memory?			
	How to Improve Your Memory?		00:24:00
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	Assignment - Speed Reading		00:00:00

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							<p><span>Speed Reading is yet another 'Teacher's Choice' course from Teachers Training for a complete understanding of the fundamental topics. You are also entitled to exclusive tutor support and a professional CPD-accredited certificate in addition to the special discounted price for a limited time. Just like all our courses, this Speed Reading and its curriculum have also been designed by expert teachers so that teachers of tomorrow can learn from the best and equip themselves with all the necessary skills.</span></p><p><span>Consisting of several modules, the course teaches you everything you need to succeed in this profession.</span></p><p><span>The course can be studied part-time. You can become accredited within 02 </span><span>Hours studying at your own pace. Your qualification will be recognised and can be checked for validity on our dedicated website.</span></p><p></p><div><div></div></div><p></p>						</div>
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							<p><b>CPD Certification from The Teachers Training</b></p><p>Successfully completing the MCQ exam of this course qualifies you for a CPD-accredited certificate from The Teachers Training. You will be eligible for both PDF copy and hard copy of the certificate to showcase your achievement however you wish.</p><ul><li>You can get your digital certificate (PDF) for £4.99 only</li><li>Hard copy certificates are also available, and you can get one for only £10.99</li><li>You can get both PDF and Hard copy certificates for just £12.99!</li></ul><p>The certificate will add significant weight to your CV and will give you a competitive advantage when applying for jobs.</p>						</div>
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					<td colspan="4">Module 01: Introduction to Speed Reading</td>
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					<td><span><i></i> 00:24:00</span></td>
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					<td colspan="4">Module 02: Preparing Yourself for Effective Speed Reading</td>
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					<td><span><i></i> 00:14:00</span></td>
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					<td colspan="4">Module 03: Speed Reading: Benefits and Obstacles</td>
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					<td><span><i></i> 00:23:00</span></td>
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					<td><span><i></i> 00:20:00</span></td>
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Speed Reading is yet another 'Teacher's Choice' course from Teachers Training for a complete understanding of the fundamental topics. You are also entitled to exclusive tutor support and a professional CPD-accredited certificate in addition to the special discounted price for a limited time. Just like all our courses, this Speed Reading and its curriculum have also been designed by expert teachers so that teachers of tomorrow can learn from the best and equip themselves with all the necessary skills.
Consisting of several modules, the course teaches you everything you need to succeed in this profession.
The course can be studied part-time. You can become accredited within 02 Hours studying at your own pace. Your qualification will be recognised and can be checked for validity on our dedicated website.


Why Choose Teachers Training
Some of our website features are:
This is a dedicated website for teaching
24/7 tutor support
Interactive Content
Affordable price
Courses accredited by the UK's top awarding bodies
100% online
Flexible deadline
 Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements. You need to have:
Passion for learning
A good understanding of the English language
Be motivated and hard-working
Over the age of 16.
Certification
CPD Certification from The Teachers Training
Successfully completing the MCQ exam of this course qualifies you for a CPD-accredited certificate from The Teachers Training. You will be eligible for both PDF copy and hard copy of the certificate to showcase your achievement however you wish.
You can get your digital certificate (PDF) for £4.99 only
Hard copy certificates are also available, and you can get one for only £10.99
You can get both PDF and Hard copy certificates for just £12.99!
The certificate will add significant weight to your CV and will give you a competitive advantage when applying for jobs.
Module 01: Introduction to Speed Reading			
	Introduction to Speed Reading		00:24:00
Module 02: Preparing Yourself for Effective Speed Reading			
	Preparing Yourself for Effective Speed Reading		00:14:00
Module 03: Speed Reading: Benefits and Obstacles			
	Speed Reading: Benefits and Obstacles		00:23:00
Module 04: Relationship Between Reading and the Brain			
	Relationship Between Reading and the Brain		00:23:00
Module 05: Skills and Techniques for Speed Reading			
	Skills and Techniques for Speed Reading		00:20:00
Module 06: How to Improve Your Memory?			
	How to Improve Your Memory?		00:24:00

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					<p><span>This comprehensive course on </span><b><span>Speed Reading</span></b> will deepen your understanding on this topic.</p><p><span><span>After successful completion of this course you can acquire the required skills in this sector. This </span><b>Speed Reading</b> comes with accredited certification from CPD, which will enhance your CV and make you worthy in the job market.</span></p><p><span><span>So enrol in this course today to fast track your career ladder.</span></span></p>					</div>
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					<p><span>Having these various qualifications will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple sectors such as Business &amp; Management, Admin, Accountancy &amp; Finance, Secretarial &amp; PA, Teaching &amp; Mentoring etc.</span></p>					</div>
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					</div> <h3>Course Curriculum</h3><div><p>6 sections • 6 lectures • 01:56:00 total length</p></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>•Introduction to Speed Reading: 00:22:00</p></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>•Module 02: Preparing Yourself for Effective Speed Reading: 00:12:00</p></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>•Speed Reading: Benefits and Obstacles: 00:21:00</p></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>•Relationship Between Reading and the Brain: 00:21:00</p></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>•Skills and Techniques for Speed Reading: 00:18:00</p></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>•How to Improve Your Memory?: 00:22:00</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Overview

This comprehensive course on Speed Reading will deepen your understanding on this topic.
After successful completion of this course you can acquire the required skills in this sector. This Speed Reading comes with accredited certification from CPD, which will enhance your CV and make you worthy in the job market.
So enrol in this course today to fast track your career ladder.
How will I get my certificate?
After successfully completing the course you will be able to order your certificate, these are included in the price.
Who is This course for?
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Speed Reading. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Requirements
Our Speed Reading is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G.
There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.
Career Path
Having these various qualifications will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple sectors such as Business & Management, Admin, Accountancy & Finance, Secretarial & PA, Teaching & Mentoring etc.
Course Curriculum
6 sections • 6 lectures • 01:56:00 total length
•Introduction to Speed Reading: 00:22:00
•Module 02: Preparing Yourself for Effective Speed Reading: 00:12:00
•Speed Reading: Benefits and Obstacles: 00:21:00
•Relationship Between Reading and the Brain: 00:21:00
•Skills and Techniques for Speed Reading: 00:18:00
•How to Improve Your Memory?: 00:22:00

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<h4>Tarot Card Reading Certification</h4>
 This Tarot Card Reading course gives you everything you need to know about reading Tarot cards for fun, for friends and family, and professionally. At the conclusion of this course, participants have the tools they require to confidently pursue a career in Tarot card reading, or to offer their skills to loved ones in times of need.
 
 This Tarot Card course covers many topics related to Tarot reading, from the history behind the Tarot deck, to tips on how to select the ideal spread to suit individual concerns. We have developed this course to give students important information about this popular form of divination.
 
 Throughout the course, students receive a full explanation of Tarot card reading, as well as detailed information about each one of the cards in the Minor Arcana and the Major Arcana. The course also covers how Tarot card readers can help and empower their clients. Students of this course learn important skills needed to read Tarot cards professionally, as well as other tax and legal implications of running your own small business.
 
 At the conclusion of the course, students receive a certificate, proving they have successfully completed each module.
 <h4>What You Will Learn</h4>
 This course was designed to give students a total overview of what is involved in Tarot card reading.
 Here's what the course covers:
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   <li>An introduction to Tarot Card reading, along with its history</li>
   <li>Detailed descriptions about each one of the cards in the Suit of Cups</li>
   <li>Information about the Suit of Swords and the messages behind each card</li>
   <li>The meanings and messages behind the Suit of Pentacles, as well as common misconceptions about this suit</li>
   <li>Descriptions of the Wands and the meanings, including a discussion about reversed or inverted cards</li>
   <li>Information about each one of the cards in the Major Arcana, along with a brief history of the 'trump suit'</li>
   <li>Details about the most common Tarot spreads, including when to use which one</li>
   <li>Information about performing readings for yourself</li>
   <li>Tips on reading for friends, family and strangers</li>
   <li>How to open a small business reading Tarot cards professionally</li>
 </ul>
 <h4>Benefits of the Tarot Card reading Course</h4>
 This Tarot card reading course includes the following benefits:
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   <li>An affordable course that gives you the background you need to pursue a career as a Tarot card reader</li>
   <li>A curriculum that is easy to understand, divided into 10 complete modules</li>
   <li>Fully understand the meanings behind each one of the cards, allowing you to offer help and guidance to friends and family in need</li>
   <li>Learning new skills, such as how to cleanse your cards properly and when to use certain spreads to address specific questions</li>
   <li>Important tax and legal considerations to keep in mind as you begin to read professionally</li>
   <li>The ability to study from any location with an internet connection</li>
   <li>Learn the material at any time and at your own pace</li>
   <li>Lifetime access to the course - no deadlines</li>
   <li>Obtain a recognised certification when completing the course, which will improve your career prospects</li>
 </ul>

Tarot Card Reading Certification This Tarot Card Reading course gives you everything you need to know about reading Tarot cards for fun, for friends and family, and professionally. At the conclusion of this course, participants have the tools they require to confidently pursue a career in Tarot card reading, or to offer their skills to loved ones in times of need. This Tarot Card course covers many topics related to Tarot reading, from the history behind the Tarot deck, to tips on how to select the ideal spread to suit individual concerns. We have developed this course to give students important information about this popular form of divination. Throughout the course, students receive a full explanation of Tarot card reading, as well as detailed information about each one of the cards in the Minor Arcana and the Major Arcana. The course also covers how Tarot card readers can help and empower their clients. Students of this course learn important skills needed to read Tarot cards professionally, as well as other tax and legal implications of running your own small business. At the conclusion of the course, students receive a certificate, proving they have successfully completed each module. What You Will Learn This course was designed to give students a total overview of what is involved in Tarot card reading. Here's what the course covers:
An introduction to Tarot Card reading, along with its history
Detailed descriptions about each one of the cards in the Suit of Cups
Information about the Suit of Swords and the messages behind each card
The meanings and messages behind the Suit of Pentacles, as well as common misconceptions about this suit
Descriptions of the Wands and the meanings, including a discussion about reversed or inverted cards
Information about each one of the cards in the Major Arcana, along with a brief history of the 'trump suit'
Details about the most common Tarot spreads, including when to use which one
Information about performing readings for yourself
Tips on reading for friends, family and strangers
How to open a small business reading Tarot cards professionally
Benefits of the Tarot Card reading Course This Tarot card reading course includes the following benefits:
An affordable course that gives you the background you need to pursue a career as a Tarot card reader
A curriculum that is easy to understand, divided into 10 complete modules
Fully understand the meanings behind each one of the cards, allowing you to offer help and guidance to friends and family in need
Learning new skills, such as how to cleanse your cards properly and when to use certain spreads to address specific questions
Important tax and legal considerations to keep in mind as you begin to read professionally
The ability to study from any location with an internet connection
Learn the material at any time and at your own pace
Lifetime access to the course - no deadlines
Obtain a recognised certification when completing the course, which will improve your career prospects

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