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LOOKING FOR: YA/NA FANTASY, SFF, HORROR, ADULT FICTION John Baker (he/him) joined the Bell Lomax Moreton agency in 2019, cultivating a list shaped around his passion for science fiction, fantasy, and horror, though has lately also branched out into action/adventure fiction. John focuses on authors writing in the Adult, New Adult, and YA spaces. John leads the wider agency's film & TV desk, is the Secretary of the Association of Author’s Agents, and the co-chair of the AAA’s Bridge Committee. He also serves on the Kingston University MA Publishing Advisory Board. Under the umbrella of speculative fiction, John is looking for fantasy, science fiction, horror, romantasy, or literary speculative fiction. He has built a reputation as a champion of underrepresented voices and stories, be it from creators hailing from the global majority and their diasporas or neurodiverse authors, and naturally gravitates towards this kind of storytelling. In short, if he’s never read a story like yours before, he wants to see it. Adult fantasy: John loves beefy epic fantasy, especially non-Anglo Christian-inspired. Give him an immersive world, a fresh magical or mythic system, and an exciting cast of characters and he’ll be happy. He is a broad church in the genre so loves a political fantasy, swords and sorcery, courtly intrigue, monster hunting and dastardly villains. John is keen to find an urban fantasy that feels fresh and fun and he’s a sucker for a heroic quest narrative. He’s also very open to fantasy that isn’t easily categorised, but it is playing in that world. John is keenly hunting for more historical fantasy, especially inspired by modern history. He’s had fun with mythological retellings in the past, but as ever, let’s make sure it’s shining the spotlight on new stories. He would also love fantasy that centres on types of relationships less celebrated in fantasy, such as established and secure married couples, or siblings. NA/YA fantasy: In this genre, most importantly, John wants to have a good time, whether it’s swoon-worthy kisses in lush ball gowns, or gruesome gore and monsters, so send him pacy, plot-filled adventures. He’d love more books that teenage boys would love: Skullduggery Pleasant forever! Romantasy: The thriving new romantasy genre comes with its own set of challenges, so John wants to know what makes your romantasy different; what will set it out from the (very crowded!) market. Give it completely barmy stakes, cool and unique new settings, or a love story that will make your jaw drop. To be clear, he’s happily sorted for a human person meets a fae creature in the spooky woods. Also, cosmic romance is the genre of the future. Give him romantasy in space. Easy. Horror: John and horror are old friends. He loves horror inspired by myth and folklore, subversive weird horror that leaves your eyebrows in your hairline, historical horror that pulls from ghastly true stories, and anything that you’ll be reading with the light on. He also loves a gothic element and is particularly looking for horror with a strong romantic throughline, fun YA horror, and female & NB horror authors. Science fiction: SF is coming back! And John has been shouting about that. He loves to see an adventurous found-family romp through space or an epic, crunchy space opera. Speculative near-future is fun too, in the vein of Black Mirror’s more uplifting episodes, (e.g. San Junipero). He loves YA science fiction as well; the more creative the better. Literary: John is open to finding more rich magical realism or something character-led yet supernatural and would love a high-concept mystery, in the vein of Stuart Turton. He also loves spec fic that uses the speculative lightly as a way of confronting a deeper truth in society today. Weird stuff: John wants books that will blow people’s minds and defy categorisation. This is hard to describe, but think Gideon The Ninth, The Library At Mount Char, This Is How You Lose The Time War. John loves a pitch that leaves the editors baffled but intrigued. Action/Adventure, Historical Adventure, Espionage: John is branching out into non-speculative adventures, such as John Le Carré, Lee Child, Ian Flemming, and Mick Herron. More as his taste develops, but the hunt is on! Not looking for: military sci-fi or hard SF, or anything with biblical “character wakes up in purgatory/heaven/hell” narratives. The right comedic fantasy has yet to hit his inbox, but please don’t comp Douglas Adams or Sir Terry. John would like you to submit a covering letter, 1-2 page synopsis and the first two chapters of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, John 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 15th July 2025

Project Quality Management: On-Demand In today's environment, quality is the responsibility of everyone. Project success is no longer just the fulfillment of a project on schedule, on budget, and within the scope. Today, projects aren't successful unless the customer's needs are met at the highest level of quality at the lowest cost to the organization. Project Managers must know customer needs, and manage to them throughout the project lifecycle, in order to gain acceptance. Project Quality Management provides an interactive, hands-on environment for participants to practice identification of critical quality requirements (quality planning), fulfillment of those requirements through well-designed processes (Quality Assurance), and statistical awareness of technical specifications of project deliverables (Quality Control). What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Plan for higher quality project deliverables Measure key performance indicators on projects, processes, and products Turn data into useful project information Take action on analyzed data that will drive down non-value-added costs and drive up customer acceptance and satisfaction Reduce defects and waste in current project management processes Foundation Concepts Quality Defined Customer Focus Financial Focus Quality Management Process Management Cost of Quality Planning for Quality Project Manager Role in Planning Voice of the Customer Quality Management Plan Measurement System Accuracy Data Gathering Data Sampling Manage Quality Process Management Process Mapping Process Analysis Value Stream Mapping Standardization Visual Workplace and 5S Error Proofing (Poka-Yoke) Failure Mode and Effect Analysis Control Quality The Concept of Variation Common Cause Special Cause Standard Business Reports Tracking Key Measurements Control Charts Data Analysis Variation Root Cause Analysis Variance Management Designing for Quality

Managing Stress in Challenging Times: In-House Training This course looks at the symptoms and causes of stress and how these affect us emotionally, behaviorally, and physically. You will learn some simple stress-busting techniques that will have a positive influence on your beliefs and behaviors around stress. You will also have the opportunity to develop a personal action plan which will serve as an ongoing reference point for dealing with pressure in its many forms - home, family, social, and work. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Recognize the symptoms and causes of stress Manage and reduce the effects of stress in your life with simple stress-busting techniques Create a simple personalized plan to manage stress and promote a healthier, happier, and more productive lifestyle Getting Started Foundation Concepts What is stress? Why stress matters Flight or fight response and role of hormones Work-Life Balance How to create balance and set boundaries Learning how to say 'no' Stress-Reduction Techniques Visualization and relaxation techniques Behaviors and beliefs Putting things in perspective Circle of influence (vs. circle of control) Slowing down Be Responsible and Kind to Yourself Basic human needs Honest communication Your responsibility to yourself and others Calming thoughts

Managing Stress in Challenging Times: Virtual In-House Training This course looks at the symptoms and causes of stress and how these affect us emotionally, behaviorally, and physically. You will learn some simple stress-busting techniques that will have a positive influence on your beliefs and behaviors around stress. You will also have the opportunity to develop a personal action plan which will serve as an ongoing reference point for dealing with pressure in its many forms - home, family, social, and work. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Recognize the symptoms and causes of stress Manage and reduce the effects of stress in your life with simple stress-busting techniques Create a simple personalized plan to manage stress and promote a healthier, happier, and more productive lifestyle Getting Started Foundation Concepts What is stress? Why stress matters Flight or fight response and role of hormones Work-Life Balance How to create balance and set boundaries Learning how to say 'no' Stress-Reduction Techniques Visualization and relaxation techniques Behaviors and beliefs Putting things in perspective Circle of influence (vs. circle of control) Slowing down Be Responsible and Kind to Yourself Basic human needs Honest communication Your responsibility to yourself and others Calming thoughts

Verification of the Inspection body’s performance internally is one of the requirements of standard and accreditation bodies as well as a tool to identify the area of concern to improve performance. The internal auditor training course is developed with the aim to satisfy the need for that verification through internal audits. This course is designed for those who are responsible or going to take responsibility for planning, conducting, and following up the internal audits in the inspection body in accordance with requirements of ISO/ IEC 17020:2012. This course provides detailed information on planning, conducting, and following up an audit effectively along with the basic interpretation of ISO/ IEC 17020:2012 Requirements. Attendees of this course will be, on completion of this course, competent to conduct internal audits in their organization. We have developed this course in simple English to make understanding easy and consistent for all. This course comes with sample formats of internal audit reports, standard copies, and other applicable documents.   Who should attend this? This course is highly recommended to be attended by those who are responsible or going to take responsibility for planning, conducting, and following up the internal audits in the inspection body in accordance with requirements of ISO/ IEC 17020:2012.   Course Duration: 16 Hours 60 Mint Exam.   Certificate Validity: Lifetime   Language of Course: English

Verification of the Laboratory’s performance internally is one of the requirements of ISO/ IEC 17025:2017 standard and accreditation bodies as well as a tool to identify the area of concern to improve performance. The internal auditor training course is developed with the aim to satisfy the need for that verification through internal audits. This course is designed for those who are responsible or going to take responsibility for planning, conducting, and following up the internal audits in the laboratories in accordance with requirements of ISO/ IEC 17025:2017. This course provides detailed information on planning, conducting, and following up an audit effectively along with the basic interpretation of ISO/ IEC 17025:2017 Requirements. Attendees of this course will be, on completion of this course, competent to conduct internal audits in their organization. We have developed this course in simple English to make understanding easy and consistent for all. This course comes with sample formats of internal audit reports, standard copies, and other applicable documents.   Who should attend this? This course is highly recommended to be attended by those who are responsible or going to take responsibility for planning, conducting, and following up the internal audits in the Laboratory in accordance with requirements of ISO/ IEC 17025:2017.   Course Duration: 16 Hours 60 Mint Exam.   Certificate Validity: Lifetime   Language of Course: English

CRRUK equips professionals with the concepts, skills and tools to build conscious, intentional relationships, and to coach relationship systems of any size.

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION / NON-FICTION Ciara McEllin is building her list as a Junior Agent at Watson Little. She reads widely across book club, upmarket and literary fiction. Within these areas, she is drawn to novels that examine family and relationship dynamics, sexuality, identity, and vulnerability. Ciara is keen to hear from writers who take a fresh approach to these themes, whether that be a new perspective on a traditional narrative or a focus on characters and voices that remain underrepresented: think Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck, Asymmetry by Lisa Halliday or Monkey Grip by Helen Garner. She will always want to read beautifully written novels with a strong sense of place, tangible characters and an essence that stays with you – living deep in your bones – long after you’ve finished reading. Recent reads Ciara has enjoyed include: Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry, Enter Ghost by Isabella Hammad, Close to Home by Michael Magee, Siblings by Brigitte Reimann, Trespasses by Louise Kennedy, The Idiot by Elif Batuman, Highway Blue by Ailsa McFarlane and My Phantoms by Gwendoline Riley. At the moment Ciara is particularly eager to see: - Sexy, sensual and seductive stories that explore desire and sexual boundaries not often represented in literature such as Little Rabbit by Alyssa Songsiridej, Cleanness by Garth Greenwell and Mrs. S by K Patrick - An atmospheric and existential thriller in the vein of Intimacies by Katie Kitamura, In The Cut by Susanna Moore and Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk - An intoxicating coming of-age-tale that captures the aliveness, intelligence and wildness of girlhood like Brutes by Dizz Tate, The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides and The Girls by Emma Cline - Books that are joyful or brutal, particularly those that are both, similar to Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel, Kick the Latch by Kathryn Scanlan and Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan - Stories exploring an Australia or Ireland that is rarely seen in literature for example A Loving, Faithful Animal by Josephine Rowe and Wild Houses by Colin Barrett In non-fiction, Ciara enjoys narrative, memoir and essay collections. She is interested in hearing from experts, academics, critics and journalists writing about society, culture and food, and excited by writers seeking to revise, reshape or revolutionise the conversation in their area of expertise. Some of her favourite non-fiction titles include How To Survive A Plague by David France, The Transgender Issue by Shon Faye, the Living Autobiography Series by Deborah Levy, Last Witnesses: Unchildlike Stories by Svetlana Alexievich, King Kong Theory by Virginie Despentes; and she particularly enjoys the work of M.F.K Fisher, Annie Ernaux, Natalia Ginsburg and Helen Garner. Ciara is not looking for Children’s, YA or Fantasy. Ciara would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 -2 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your completed manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Ciara is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Thursday 17th July 2025

24-Hour Knowledge Knockdown! Prices Reduced Like Never Before Did you know that in England and Wales alone, anti-social behaviour costs an estimated £19 billion a year? This can take many forms, from vandalism and graffiti to noise nuisance and verbal abuse. Young people are often involved, either as victims or perpetrators. But what can be done? This course bundle equips you with the knowledge and skills to make a positive difference. This comprehensive bundle combines three QLS courses with additional modules to provide a well-rounded understanding of youth work, anti-social behaviour, and social work practices. You'll gain insights into youth development, explore strategies for addressing anti-social behaviour, and learn how social workers support vulnerable individuals. Additionally, you'll develop essential skills in safeguarding children, corporate social responsibility, personal development, and ethical leadership. Key Features of the Youth Work, Anti-Social Behaviour & Social Worker Bundle: 3 QLS-Endorsed Courses: We proudly offer 3 QLS-endorsed courses within our Youth Work, Anti Social Behaviour & Social Worker bundle, providing you with industry-recognized qualifications. Plus, you'll receive a free hardcopy certificate for each of these courses. QLS Course 01: Youth Work QLS Course 02: Anti-Social Behaviour QLS Course 03: Social Worker 5 CPD QS Accredited Courses: Additionally, our bundle includes 5 relevant CPD QS accredited courses, ensuring that you stay up-to-date with the latest industry standards and practices. Course 01: Social Work Studies Course 02: Safeguarding Children Course 03: CSR - Corporate Social Responsibility Course 04: Personal Development Masterclass Course 05: The Principles of Ethical Leadership In Addition, you'll get Five Career Boosting Courses absolutely FREE with this Bundle. Course 01: Professional CV Writing Course 02: Job Search Skills Course 03: Self-Esteem & Confidence Building Course 04: Professional Diploma in Stress Management Course 05: Complete Communication Skills Master Class Learning Outcomes of Youth Work & Social Worker Gain an in-depth understanding of youth work, social work, and anti-social behaviour. Understand the principles of ethical leadership and how it shapes societal interactions. Explore the theoretical underpinnings of safeguarding children and their application in different contexts. Develop knowledge about the role and impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in contemporary society. Improve personal development strategies using proven theoretical methods. Examine different social work studies and their implications on policy and practice. Learn the necessary theoretical framework to handle and mitigate anti-social behaviour effectively. Why Choose Us? Get a Free CPD Accredited Certificate upon completion of Youth Work & Social Worker Get a free student ID card with Youth Work & Social Worker Training program (£10 postal charge will be applicable for international delivery) The Youth Work & Social Worker is affordable and simple to understand This Youth Work & Social Worker course is entirely online, interactive lesson with voiceover audio Get Lifetime access to the Youth Work & Social Worker course materials The Youth Work & Social Worker comes with 24/7 tutor support Start your learning journey straightaway with Youth Work & Social Worker! *** Course Curriculum *** QLS Course 01: Youth Work Module 01: Introduction to Youth Work Module 02: Who Are the Youth Workers? Module 03: Youth Worker Role and Methods Module 04: Legal Responsibilities Module 05: Youth Work as a Career (Social Work) Module 06: Social Influences Module 07: Youth Work in Mental Health Module 08: Social Work and Criminal Justice QLS Course 02: Anti-Social Behaviour Module 1: Overview of Anti-social Behaviour Module 2: Family Influences on Anti-social Behaviour Module 3: Anti-Social Behaviour Order Module 4: Anger and Anti-social Behaviour Module 5: Understanding Antisocial Personality Module 6: Prevention of Anti-social Behaviour QLS Course 03: Social Worker Module 01: An Overview Of Social Work Module 02: Social Work Basics Module 03: Theories Of Social Work And Sociology Module 04: Casework Process And Teamwork Module 05: Dimensions Of Social Work / Models Of Intervention Module 06: Practice Contexts And Application Module 07: Working With Adults Module 08: Principles Of Conduct And Role As Social Care Worker =========>>>>> And 10 More Courses <<<<<========= How will I get my Certificate? After successfully completing the Youth Work & Social Worker course, you will be able to order your QLS Endorsed Certificates and CPD Accredited Certificates as proof of your achievement. PDF Certificate: Free (Previously it was £12.99*11 = £143) QLS Endorsed Hard Copy Certificate: Free (For The 3 QLS Courses: Previously it was £357) CPD 250 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Anyone interested in learning more about the topic is advised to take this Social Worker bundle. This bundle is ideal for: Youth Workers Social Workers Teachers Community Leaders Requirements You will not need any prior background or expertise to enrol in this Social Worker bundle. Career path After completing this Social Worker bundle, you are to start your career or begin the next phase of your career. Youth Worker Social Worker Teacher Counsellor Certificates Certificate in Anti-Social Behaviour at QLS Level 3 Hard copy certificate - Included Please note that International students have to pay an additional £10 as a shipment fee. CPD Accredited Digital Certificate Digital certificate - Included Upon passing the Course, you need to order a Digital Certificate for each of the courses inside this bundle as proof of your new skills that are accredited by CPD QS for Free. Diploma in Youth Work at QLS Level 4 Hard copy certificate - Included Please note that International students have to pay an additional £10 as a shipment fee.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for security engineers, security architects, and information security professionals. Overview Identify security benefits and responsibilities of using the AWS Cloud Build secure application infrastructures Protect applications and data from common security threats Perform and automate security checks Configure authentication and permissions for applications and resources Monitor AWS resources and respond to incidents Capture and process logs Create and configure automated and repeatable deployments with tools such as AMIs and AWS CloudFormation This course demonstrates how to efficiently use AWS security services to stay secure in the AWS Cloud. The course focuses on the security practices that AWS recommends for enhancing the security of your data and systems in the cloud. The course highlights the security features of AWS key services including compute, storage, networking, and database services. You will also learn how to leverage AWS services and tools for automation, continuous monitoring and logging, and responding to security incidents. Prerequisites We recommend that attendees of this course have: Working knowledge of IT security practices and infrastructure concepts Familiarity with cloud computing concepts Completed AWS Security Essentials and Architecting on AWS courses 1 - Security on AWS Security in the AWS cloud AWS Shared Responsibility Model Incident response overview DevOps with Security Engineering 2 - Identifying Entry Points on AWS Identify the different ways to access the AWS platform Understanding IAM policies IAM Permissions Boundary IAM Access Analyzer Multi-factor authentication AWS CloudTrail 3 - Security Considerations: Web Application Environments Threats in a three-tier architecture Common threats: user access Common threats: data access AWS Trusted Advisor 4 - Application Security Amazon Machine Images Amazon Inspector AWS Systems Manager 5 - Data Security Data protection strategies Encryption on AWS Protecting data at rest with Amazon S3, Amazon RDS, Amazon DynamoDB Protecting archived data with Amazon S3 Glacier Amazon S3 Access Analyzer Amazon S3 Access Points 6 - Securing Network Communications Amazon VPC security considerations Amazon VPC Traffic Mirroring Responding to compromised instances Elastic Load Balancing AWS Certificate Manager 7 - Monitoring and Collecting Logs on AWS Amazon CloudWatch and CloudWatch Logs AWS Config Amazon Macie Amazon VPC Flow Logs Amazon S3 Server Access Logs ELB Access Logs 8 - Processing Logs on AWS Amazon Kinesis Amazon Athena 9 - Security Considerations: Hybrid Environments AWS Site-to-Site and Client VPN connections AWS Direct Connect AWS Transit Gateway 10 - Out-Of-Region Protection Amazon Route 53 AWS WAF Amazon CloudFront AWS Shield AWS Firewall Manager DDoS mitigation on AWS 11 - Security Considerations: Serverless Environments Amazon Cognito Amazon API Gateway AWS Lambda 12 - Threat Detection and Investigation Amazon GuardDuty AWS Security Hub Amazon Detective 13 - Secrets Management on AWS AWS KMS AWS CloudHSM AWS Secrets Manager 14 - Automation and Security by Design AWS CloudFormation AWS Service Catalog 15 - Account Management and Provisioning on AWS AWS Organizations AWS Control Tower AWS SSO AWS Directory Service