LOOKING FOR: PICTURE BOOK TEXTS / ILLUSTRATIONS Lucy Brownridge is Editorial Director at Wide Eyed Editions and Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, and formerly Thames & Hudson where she helped to establish the Children’s list. She has developed and edited books for children with Alan Ahlberg, Quentin Blake, Mariajo Ilustrajo, Kristjana S Williams, Bob & Roberta Smith, Yuval Zommer and Joe Coelho among others. She is the author of The Cat Family series, and many non-fiction titles for children. She is interested in the history of picture books and is always looking for innovative ways to use the book format. Her favourite books are funny, deceptively simple, thoughtfully written, distinctively illustrated and encourage a love for reading both words and pictures. Lucy would like you to submit the following depending on whether you are a picture book writer / illustrator or both. ABOUT YOU Include a covering letter, in a word document, telling Lucy about yourself and your sources of inspiration. If you have one, include a link to your website. She is keen to read stories she hasn't seen before or see artwork with a distinctive style rather than something that fits with trends. She has particular experience with picture books and illustrated narrative non-fiction. AUTHORS Please send a full manuscript (or 3), in a word document, starting with a short summary/blurb. Make the summary punchy and engaging. Remember that the best picture book stories are simple and every word should count. Do you see this book as part of a series? ILLUSTRATORS If you have a picture book idea please send a story board and a summary of the story. Please send a diverse selection of artworks from your portfolio. It is useful to see examples of the following: people of different ages and ethnicities, character studies showing a range of clothes and expressions, animals, a selection of everyday objects, wide-angle vistas, an example of a book cover (i.e. a classic book reimagined). Please send these in PDF where possible. (In addition to the paid sessions, Lucy 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 23rd April 2025
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LOOKING FOR: YA, ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Laura Williams is literary agent at the Greene and Heaton Literary Agency. She is seeking literary fiction, commercial fiction, psychological thrillers and high concept Young Adult. Laura is actively building a fiction list and a small non-fiction list. She is currently looking for literary fiction, edgy commercial fiction, psychological thrillers and high-concept contemporary young adult, as well as narrative non-fiction of all types. Her taste is quite dark, and she loves gothic, ghost stories, horror and anything sinister. She also loves books that make her cry, from big love stories to intense family dramas. She is open to historical or horror YA, but not magical or fantasy. Meditative or moving novels about modern life, appeal to Laura, sad stories with love and the importance of caring for each other shining through. She also loves stories about female friendships or conversely groups of women who don't get on, such as the hugely fun BAD SUMMER PEOPLE by Emma Rosenblum. She is always on the lookout for a big tragic love story to make her cry happy or sad tears. At the more commercial end of fiction, think funny novels with warmth and romantic comedies with a bit of depth – think Marian Keyes. Most of all Laura is looking for novels she hasn’t read before – something unusual structurally or thematically, something that shines a light on a subject the author is passionate about, something that’ll break her heart or raise her blood in an entirely new way. Laura is always looking to promote diverse voices from across the globe, and is particularly keen on LGBTQI+ stories. Laura would like you to submit a covering letter, a 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, Laura 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 23rd April 2025
This highly interactive workshop will give your management team the skills and the tools necessary to understand relationships and behavioral styles of employees, improve performance and efficiency, and adopt solutions and strategies to increase your competitive edge. Optimised for tailored audiences Built for groups of 20+ Led by experienced and certified professionals Specialised to address issues around inclusivity and equity in all industries Program Details Peak Performance Part I: Observation, Assessment and Determination The final objective of this workshop is a full understanding of how managers can assess their employees for optimal behavioral team communication and assignments. Peak Performance Part II: High Efficiency Teams The final objective of this workshop is a full understanding of how managers can create High Efficiency teams taking into accounts skills and behaviors. Peak Performance Part III: Self-Learning Teams The Final objective of this workshop is KPIs agreed upon and commonly shared by employees and managers to allow employees to self-manage their learning and measure their progress monitored by managers. Investment Fee: £50,000 25 participants max per 12-week cohort TRAINING FORMAT : 12 - Week Cohorts Delivered in 1-hour sessions Virtually Facilitated Sessions Corporate Peak Performance Program One Pager
This highly interactive, tailored program will give your HR team the skills and tools necessary to understand why employees leave and how to stop attrition from happening at your organization. Participants Will Learn : Adaptive Solutions for Employee Retention Leadership as a Tool for Retention Fiercely Competitive: How to Attract the Best Talent Out There with DEI Program Details Digitally delivered Optimised for tailored audiences Built for groups of 20+ Led by experienced and certified professionals Delivered in bite-sized, 1- hour sessions Specialised to address issues around inclusivity and equity in the industry Investment Fee: £50,000 25 participants max per 12-week cohort TRAINING FORMAT : 12 - Week Cohorts Delivered in 1-hour sessions Virtually Facilitated Sessions Contents Module 1 : Why Employees Leave Module 2 : Top 3 Reasons and Solutions Module 3 : Leadership and Communication Module 4 : Adaptive Solutions Module 5 : Modern Leadership Theories and Practices Module 6 : Situational Leadership and Behavioral Style Management Module 7 : Characteristics of Optimal Leaders Module 8 : DEI, the Gender Gap, and Cultural Diversity Module 9 : DEI and Gender Gap Resolution as Strategic Advantages Module 10 : Supervisor and Management Solutions Module 11 : Mental Health Support, Meaningful Work, ad Career Advancement Module 12 : Work Flexibility and Remote Work Integrations Netwomen HR & DEI Program One Pager UK
Give women managers and employees the skills they need to climb the corporate ladder within your organisation. Optimised for tailored audiences Built for groups of 20+ Led by experienced and certified professionals Specialised to address issues around inclusivity and equity in all industries Program Details For Upper Management Teams: Strategies for Upward Mobility Module 1 – Theories and Realities: Female Leadership 15 Principles Module 2 – Communicating Clearly Module 3 – Management Revelations: Relationship vs. Task Management Module 4 – Set Your Path: Empowerment Techniques For Middle Management & Staff Teams Module 1 – What the Data Tells Us Module 2 – What Are Your Leadership Skills?: Personal Skill Inventory Module 3 – What Does Good Company Culture Look Like? Module 4 – Taking On Your Performance Investment Fee: £50,000 25 participants max per 12-week cohort TRAINING FORMAT : 12 - Week Cohorts Delivered in 1-hour sessions Virtually Facilitated Sessions Women in Leadership Program One Pager
Insightful leaders understand the importance of employee collaboration and a solid team ethos. Highly efficient and self-learning teams only achieve top performance when leaders and team members are aligned with regard to diversity, equity and inclusion. This is a highly interactive and tailored workshop with two tracks: Upper Management Track and Midde Management/Staff Track. Optimised for tailored audiences Built for groups of 20+ Led by experienced and certified professionals Specialised to address issues around inclusivity and equity in all industries Program Details For Upper Management Teams Module 1 – The Empowered Leader: 15 Characteristics Module 2 – Communication and Listening Skills Module 3 – Empowering and Respecting Employees Module 4 – (DEI) Principles for Full Cultural Inclusivity For Middle Management & Staff Teams Module 1 – Typical Struggles Module 2 – Support for Growth Module 3 – Get Inspired Module 4 – See What it Looks Like Investment Fee: £50,000 25 participants max per 12-week cohort TRAINING FORMAT : 16 - Week Cohorts Delivered in 1-hour sessions Virtually Facilitated Sessions Corporate DEI Program One Pager
LOOKING FOR: PICTURE BOOKS, CHAPTER BOOKS, MG, YA Lil is a Senior Editor at Hachette Children's. She has well over 15 years experience in the publishing industry, working for major publishers and literary agents too. For twelve years, Lil was a Senior Commissioning Editor at Working Partners Ltd – 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. 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. In every age level, Lil would like to see originality - particularly in voice. A strong character with depth, venturing on a quest that's never been undertaken before will get her excited. The 'quest' doesn't have to be epic in scale, it could be as small as petting the next-door neighbour'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!). 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. Please send EITHER picture books OR another genre, not both in one submission. 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 23rd April 2025