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Music industry advice sessions are back! Sound Gallery studios are proud to host once again music industry advice seminars led by Integrity Records Record label owner one of the U.K.’s longest running truly independent record labels and known for finding & nurturing cool new talent.  Find out how to pitch your music to music industry professionals, how to build and sustain a career as a professional musician, how to set up your own record label, how to protect your creation including copyright and music publishing, how to get airplay and more from Integrity Records CEO and founder Nick Tarbitt.  Nick has many years experience as a media & entertainment lawyer, advising musicians, management companies and record labels on contractual issues, but with a particular interest in assisting new artists, musicians and performers with their early steps in the industry, including their first band agreements, management contracts, recording deals, licensing and publishing agreements. Integrity Records releases, spanning various genres from punk to drum & bass via indie-folk and quirky pop, have been heard on BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio 2, alongside XFM/Radio X, Q Radio, Amazing Radio and numerous regional stations in the UK and abroad. Many of their artists have played live sessions from the BBC Maida Vale studios for Steve Lamacq, Jo Whiley, Zane Lowe and more. Suitable for: unsigned and emerging artists, singer-songwriter, bands and musicians. Bookings: call the studio: 01392-495301 or email: marketing@sound-gallery.net Venue: Sound Gallery Studios, Exeter Phoenix, Gandy street, Exeter, EX4 3LS Costs:  £120 / 2 hr session for 1:1 sessions - £150 / 2 hr session for small groups 4-8 people

 'Contraception Update for Healthcare Professionals' This full-day course designed to provide you with the latest information and updates in the field of contraception. This training is ideal for healthcare professionals who are already practicing in the area of contraception and are seeking to enhance their knowledge and ensure they are delivering the most up-to-date advice to their patients. Throughout the day, we will cover all contraceptive methods, including emergency contraception, long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC's), injectables, and oral contraception, among others. This comprehensive course aims to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide the most effective and appropriate contraceptive advice to your patients. Agenda: - 09:15 AM: Commencement with Coffee and Registration- 09:30 AM: Introduction and Articulation of Course Objectives- 09:45 AM: In-depth Exploration of the Combined Pill - Embracing Regimen Modifications and Adroit Management of Side Effects- 10:00 AM: Delving into Emergency Contraception Strategies- 10:45 AM: Intermission for a Refreshing Coffee Break- 11:00 AM: Examination of the Progestin-Only Pill (POP)- 01:00 PM: Lunch Break- 02:00 PM: Analysis of Intrauterine Contraception Methods- 02:30 PM: Comprehensive Overview of Nexplanon Contraceptive Implant- 02:30 PM: Insight into the Mechanism and Application of the Depo Injection- 03:00 PM: Study of Contraceptive Approaches Tailored for Specific Demographics- 03:30 PM: Interactive Discourse and the Exchange of Exemplary Practices- 03:45 PM: Close Learning outcomes: 1. Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in contraceptive methods, including their efficacy, benefits, and potential risks. 2. Understand the key considerations when recommending different contraceptive methods to patients, taking into account their individual circumstances, preferences, and needs. 3. Gain confidence in providing accurate information about emergency contraception, including its availability, effectiveness, and usage. 4. Develop a deeper understanding of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC's), including their benefits, insertion techniques, and patient suitability assessment. 5. Explore the various options for oral contraception and understand the appropriate prescribing practices, potential side effects, and monitoring requirements. 6. Acquire the skills necessary to discuss and manage common challenges related to contraception, such as missed pills, breakthrough bleeding, and patient concerns. The training will be delivered by experienced healthcare professionals with expertise in contraception, ensuring that you receive the most relevant and up-to-date information. The session will include interactive discussions, case studies, and opportunities for networking and knowledge sharing.

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LOOKING FOR: MG, YA, ADULT FICTION, ADULT NON-FICTION, NON-FICTION FOR 7+ Megan Carroll is looking for writers in a variety of areas, and from a wide range of backgrounds – she is particularly keen to hear from Black, Asian, and LGBTQIA+ writers. Her main areas of focus this year are adult fiction and non-fiction, as well as non-fiction for 7+, and MG and YA fiction. In Fiction, Megan is keen to see high-concept love stories (think The Flat Share or The Lock In) for both commercial and reading group readers. She’d love to see those familiar romance tropes – enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, love triangles, forbidden love etc. – with underrepresented characters at the centre. She is also looking for historical fiction and gothic horror (think Laura Purcell, Stacey Halls and Silvia Moreno-Garcia) – anything that has a creepy, uneasy undertone is likely for Megan’s list. Megan is also actively looking for upmarket fiction and would love to see layered family drama, contemporary stories about life today and darkly comic novels that explore a specific time, place or experience. In Non-Fiction, Megan is keen to hear from experts in their field talking about topics relating to film, music, true crime, popular culture, history and issues from largely unrepresented perspectives. She is keen to see memoir, narrative non-fiction and essay collections. In Children’s and YA, she is keen to see contemporary YA with humour, and romance at the heart – fun and emotional stories that appeal to the interests and issues of the teenage readers. She’d also love to see thrillers and horror stories for this age group too. It’s unlikely that high fantasy novels for YA readers will be right for her, but she is keen to see stories with fantasy elements in a real world setting. On the younger end, Megan is looking for funny, contemporary middle grade – think Louise Rennison and Karen McCombie – and anything creepy and spooky for 8-12 year old readers too. She’d love to find something like Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events and is keen to find original adventure stories in both fantasy and realistic settings. Megan 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, Megan 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: Tuesday 26th August 2025 at 9am UK BST

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION Francesca Riccardi is a literary agent at Kate Nash Literary Agency. She has previously worked in sales roles at HarperCollins, Constable & Robinson, Atlantic Books (where she was recognised as a 2017 Bookseller Rising Star), and most recently was sales and marketing director for Canelo. She has worked with authors including Holly Seddon, Rachel Lynch, Cesca Major, Robert Fabbri, Marion Todd, M C Beaton, Catherine Ryan Howard, and Phil Rickman. Francesca is looking for character-driven popular commercial adult fiction across all genres. She loves books with a strong voice and sense of place, and is particularly interested in stories that are high concept, appealing to a millennial audience, and showcase lesser known experiences and/or female and diverse narratives. Francesca would like you to submit the first 5000 words of your manuscript, a synopsis and your cover letter in that order in one single Word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Francesca 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: Tuesday 26th August 2025

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