LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION Sarah Williams is a Director of the Sophie Hicks Agency which she joined in 2014 and she has worked as a literary agent for over 10 years. Sarah represents a wide range of adult fiction and non-fiction and as she runs the film and television side of the agency, she is particularly interested in books that have screen potential. She is looking for literary fiction, reading group fiction, memoir and lifestyle/personal development - basically any book that can surprise, change and challenge a reader. Recent favourites are Tides by Sara Freeman, The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller, Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiney and In The Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado. Sarah would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 20 - 30 pages of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Sarah 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 July 2025
Negotiating Skills ► Into Action strengthens participants’ ability to apply a collaborative, problem-solving approach to the negotiating process. It is exercise-based, highly interactive and designed to yield results that can be put to use immediately. Outcomes – Participants will be able to: Recognize their default negotiating style Work more effectively with clients who have different styles Understand the process of collaborative negotiations Prepare appropriately for an upcoming negotiation Craft agreements that satisfy both party’s underlying interests Format—Negotiating Skills ► Into Action is a 4-hour interactive virtual class. Register for this class and you will be sent ONLINE login instructions prior to the class date. Dr. Atkins, thank you for sharing ‘Language of Happiness and Power of Praise‘ with our chapter! We enjoyed the interactive presentation and your professionalism. I received positive feedback from our members—there is nothing better than that! Thanks again. Olga Otero, Chapter PresidentHuman Resources Association of Palm Beach County (HRPBC)
FAA Level 2 Award In First Aid For Youth Mental Health (RQF) Classroom (1 day course), Virtual (3 x 2½ hour sessions) Gives learners knowledge of Youth Mental Health First Aid Gives learners the skills to help young people with mental health problems and improve their mental health Course Contents: What is Youth Mental Health? The role of the mental health first aider Identifying mental health conditions Recognising and managing Stress Mental health conditions Recognising a range of mental health conditions:DepressionAnxietyPsychosisEating disordersSuicideSelf-harmPost-traumatic stress disorderConduct disorders - BullyingDrugs and alcohol Mental health first aid action plan Benefits of this course: These figures, taken from the Young Minds website show clearly how many young people suffer with their mental health... One in six children aged five to 16 are identified as having a probable mental health problem That means that, on average, five children in every classroom have a mental health problem 80% of young people with mental health needs agreed that the coronavirus pandemic had made their mental health worse Suicide was the leading cause of death for males and females aged between five to 34 in 2019 Around half of 17-19 year-olds with a diagnosable mental health disorder has self-harmed or attempted suicide at some point In 2018-19, 24% of 17-year-olds reported having self-harmed in the previous year, and seven per cent reported having self-harmed with suicidal intent at some point in their lives So please, learn more about how to help these youngsters, and give them the chance to live happy, healthy lives Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification Our Mental Health First Aid Courses are nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualifications accredited by First Aid Awards Ltd in association with NUCO Training. This means that you can be rest assured that your Mental Health First Aid Certificates fulfill the upcoming legal requirements and are a very good way to make sure you and your employees have a supporting workplace to deal with staff's mental health conditions. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/7176/6
CPD Accredited, Interactive Short Course 2 hr session Make sure that everyone knows what to do in case a member of staff or the public gets an asthma attack Better still, learn how to prevent an asthma attack from occurring in the first place! Course Contents What is asthma How many people have asthma How it affects a person's lungs The severity of the condition Triggers for an asthma attack Signs & Symptoms of an asthma attack Medication First Aid for a person having an asthma attack What it is like to live with asthma Benefits of this Short Course: In the UK, 5.4 million people (12.35% of the population) have asthma, 200,000 severely. Every day, three of those people die from an asthma attack Every 20 minutes, someone is admitted to hospital due to their asthma, and every 8 minutes, that is a child Learning from home is a good way to keep one's skills and knowledge up to date With the knowledge you'll pick up from this course, you could potentially save someone's life!
This Digital Electronics Course is designed to give practical knowledge of the type of electronic circuitry used in a modern Computer System or in any type of Computer Controlled equipment such as Photocopiers, Cash Registers, Tablets, mobile phones and many other types of IT equipment. Digital Electronics involves the use of Silicon chips (Integrated Circuits). The internal structure of a computer is to a large extent comprised of Digital Electronic Circuits.
Sales and trade exist because people need and are looking for that which is better than what they have. Sometimes, they don’t even know that they have a need. The critical piece of this process is “connecting the dots.” We must demonstrate that we have listened respectfully, and, as experts, show how the needs are tied directly to our answer. Just because they have a need and we have a solution doesn’t mean that it’s a guaranteed sale. Connecting their needs to our solution is precisely what the Sales Presentation Skills class is all about. Outcomes – Participants will be able to: Research and understand each unique customer to demonstrate expertise; Conduct productive meetings to discover useful information to formulate the most effective solution(s); Propose plans that are fully aligned with the target’s situation and needs; Increase abilities to engage and motivate the prospect/client through compelling presentations; Convey emotional intelligence enthusiasm and sincerity to get client buy-in; Strengthen professionalism through dynamic story-telling, elevating the level of rapport; and Create positive messages even from negative, modeling a problem-solving, can-do attitude for the audience. Online Format—Sales Presentation Skills is a 4-hour interactive virtual class. Register for this class and you will be sent ONLINE login instructions prior to the class date. Overall, your professionalism, your teaching style, and the content of the course kept it interesting and easy to follow. We believe in what you have taught us, having tried it first hand, I can honestly say, your course works; your methods and ideas have proven themselves. I look forward to working with you again and again in the future. Alan M. Kriegstein, PresidentALA Scientific Instruments, Inc.
QA Level 2 Award In Fire Safety (RQF) Face to Face Classroom: Full day course Online / Virtual Classroom: 3 sessions of 2½ hours Suitable for Fire Wardens/Fire Marshals and all other members of staff Provides a foundation of fire safety knowledge on which employers and ‘responsible persons’ can build, keeping the business safe from fire Benefits of this course: How much do you know about keeping yourself and others safe in the workplace? Fire Safety Law breaches can result in unlimited fines and imprisonment More importantly, how would you feel if someone got injured or even killed by a fire you could have prevented? This course is for anyone who has a specific responsibility for fire safety in the workplace, such as designated fire wardens/fire marshals Successful candidates will gain an understanding of fire safety management at work and the specific roles and responsibilities related to fire safety in the workplace. Course Contents: Causes of Fire in the Workplace The Fire Triangle Hazards during and after a Fire Fire and Smoke Spread Identifying and Controlling Fire Hazards Fire Safety Laws Duties and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees Undertaking a Fire Safety Inspection Fire Safety Risk Assessments Contents of a Fire Safety Briefing Roles and Responsibilities of the Nominated Fire Warden Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification: Our Fire Safety course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards.You can rest assured that the training your employees receive is of a high quality and the candidates will get a strong grounding in Fire Safety, helping to keep your staff and your business safe from fire.The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2756/X