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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 16th September 2025

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION Marilia Savvides founded The Plot Agency in 2024. She began her career in publishing at Peters Fraser and Dunlop, where she spent eight years, first as International Rights Agent, and later as Literary Agent, building her own list of authors. In 2019, she joined 42MP, where she worked as Literary Agent for four years, helping to launch and set up the Book Division. She is particularly interested in fiction that is beautifully written and cleverly constructed, but still accessible to a wide readership. She is often drawn to darker tales that weave together excellent characters and an impossible-to-put-down story, from immersive book club novels with a splash of suspense, crime and thrillers, accessible horror, and speculative, genre-bending or dystopian stories. She also adores smart, witty contemporary rom-com in the style of Emily Henry. In the thriller, crime and mystery space she is interested in most areas, except military thrillers and organised crime/ mafia / mob stories. Big hooks and clever set ups are a big bonus! She adores Karin Slaughter (especially her standalone novels) and Gillian Flynn. In the book club / reading group space, she’s particularly drawn to fiction in the vein of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and Celeste Ng, and absolutely fell in love with Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll, both for the incredible voice, and the exquisite use of structure and time. Complicated family dynamics, empathetic and smart approaches to controversial issues, stand out protagonists (like Elizabeth Zott in Lessons in Chemistry or Bernadette in Where D’You Go Bernadette), long buried secrets, complicity, the road to justice, and impossible decisions, are all themes she finds herself drawn to. In the horror space, she’s a sucker for amazing female-centric stories in the vein of Yellowjackets, and the kind of contemporary, accessible horror that Stephen King always nails. She wants to get lost in a world that feels within reach of ours. In the speculative and dystopian spaces, she’s interested in genius ideas that set up big questions or reflect the most broken (and sometimes hidden) parts of society. She loves Octavia Butler, Margaret Atwood, George Orwell, and also adored The Leftovers, Station Eleven, Wanderers, and The Power. The what-ifs of life and fiction fascinate her. In the grounded sci-fi space, she’d love to find a smart, immersive, and accessible story like The Martian. She doesn’t represent fantasy or romantasy. In regards to sci-fi, unless it’s very grounded and has crossover potential to a mainstream audience, it’s not for her. In the romance space, she’s particularly drawn to smart, complex and witty characters, where the chemistry is jumping off the page. She loves contemporary settings and all the tropes, though the voice and characters must come first to make the reading experience fully immersive. She wants to be cackling, and rooting for the characters with all her heart. She is very hands-on editorially, and loves working with her authors to shape their manuscripts, and brainstorm ideas. The best part of the job is discovering debut authors, and helping them find a home for their books. Marilia would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single Word document.  (In addition to the paid sessions, Marilia is kindly offering one free session for low income/underrepresented 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 16th September 2025

Description: This course is ideal for pet owners, dog walkers, pet care workers, pet sitters and anyone that wants to learn how to be a first responder in an emergency situation! Learn the skills and knowledge to be able to deal with an emergency situation for their pet! The Pet First Aid teaches you the basics in caring for cats and dogs through a variety of topics - from understanding and checking your pet's vital signs, to preventative care for cats and dogs, to caring for the most critical emergency situations - including breathing and cardiac emergencies, wounds, bleeding, and seizures. Course covers common health and safety related issues, first aid, when to seek professional care, and disaster planning steps for the proper care of pets. Topics also include preventing illness, infection and parasites, shock, bone and joint injuries, eye and ear injuries, artificial respiration and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and more.  Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam, you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. Who is this Course for? Pet First Aid is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and CiQ. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. Requirements Our Pet First Aid is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Introduction Introduction 00:12:00 Collapse & Unconsciousness Collapse & Unconsciousness 00:12:00 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 00:09:00 Shock Shock 00:11:00 Bleeding Bleeding 00:15:00 Bandaging Bandaging 00:12:00 Fractures Fractures 00:09:00 Seizures Seizures 00:05:00 Chocking & Drowning Choking & Drowning 00:07:00 Heat Stroke & Hypothermia Heat Stroke & Hypothermia 00:05:00 Burns & Scalds Burns & Scalds 00:06:00 Poisoning Poisoning 00:10:00 Bites & Stings Bites & Stings 00:05:00 Common Emergencies Common Emergencies 00:17:00 Managing a First Aid Scenario Managing a First Aid Scenario 00:05:00 Pet First Aid Kit Pet First Aid Kit 00:10:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Gain essential skills in pet first aid with our Pet First Aid Advanced Diploma course. Learn how to handle various emergencies such as collapse, bleeding, fractures, and poisoning effectively. Perfect for pet owners, aspiring veterinary professionals, and animal enthusiasts.

This Deep Tissue Massage course is designed to introduce you to the basics to advanced massage techniques on how to give your clients an incredible deep tissue massage experience, whether it is in your home or a spa. This comprehensive course will enable you to gain a thorough understanding of deep tissue massage, including some other effective massage techniques that work best for treating muscle pain and improving stiffness. In this course, you will discover the most crucial factors when it comes to giving a great deep tissue massage and step-by-step instructions for performing deep tissue massage and advanced massage techniques on your clients with high confidence. What you'll learn Gain a comprehensive knowledge of deep tissue massage. Understand what a deep tissue massage does to your body. Learn to implement the deep tissue massage techniques into any of your other massage sequences successfully. Develop your skillset to give your clients an outstanding deep tissue massage experience. Successfully treat chronic aches and pains and contracted areas such as a stiff neck, upper back and lower back pain, leg muscle tightness, sore shoulders and many more! Requirements You should have a basic understanding of my relaxation massage course or have had some massage experience Who this course is for: This deep tissue massage course is designed for students that want to take their massage to the next level. The online massage course is specifically set up to give the student massage therapist a greater depth of massage techniques to use on their massage clients Introduction Massage Intro to Course FREE 00:01:00 Massage Tables-The 4 Most Important considerations 00:06:00 Creams and Oils-Whats Great and whats not 00:03:00 The Set up-Dont do what i did 00:05:00 This factor makes a huge difference 00:03:00 It's all in the timing 00:03:00 Contraindications of Massage, intake forms and more 00:01:00 Why i Don't include these things in my massages 00:03:00 Do no Harm 00:01:00 The Perfect Person to Practice your massage on 00:01:00 Why Most Therapists don't last! 00:07:00 Now is the time to put the time in 00:01:00 Some Final Points 00:02:00 Putting it all together 00:02:00 The Massage Strokes Correct and Incorrect Ways General Stroke 00:01:00 Kneading 00:01:00 Scissor Stroke 00:01:00 Acupressure Techniques 00:03:00 Forearms 00:02:00 Full Body Deep tissue Massage Massage Start Sequence 00:05:00 Back Sequence 1 00:15:00 Back Sequence 2 00:08:00 Back of Legs 00:09:00 Legs Prone Stretching 00:02:00 Neck 00:04:00 Arms 00:05:00 Front of Legs 00:03:00 Front of Legs Stretching 00:02:00 Full Massage Sequence Full Body Massage Sequence 00:55:00

Gain the solid skills and knowledge to kickstart a successful career and learn from the experts with this

Gain the skills and credentials to kickstart a successful career and learn from the experts with this step-by-step

Master Pet First Aid and CPR essentials. From Animal Care practices to life-saving techniques, ensure your pet's well-being and safety.

Overview Master the massaging expertise of deep tissue therapy and become a qualified therapist by joining the Deep Tissue Massage Therapy course.The comprehensive [course_title] course aims to equip you with all the fundamental knowledge and effective therapy tactics of deep tissue massage to set you up with a solid foundation in this professional sector. Besides, you will gain a competitive understanding and professional expertise to kickstart your career while fostering career development in the relevant field of massage therapy. The course is ideal for both beginners and current therapists, developing your skill and proficiency. Make sure your clients don't go unsatisfied by enrolling today! How will I get my certificate? You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate. Who is this course for? There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Deep Tissue Massage Therapy. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Deep Tissue Massage Therapy is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible on tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on wifi, 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 7 sections • 32 lectures • 03:23:00 total length •Introduction: 00:01:00 •Massage Tables-The 4 Most Important considerations: 00:06:00 •Creams and Oils-Whats Great and whats not: 00:04:00 •The Set up-Dont do what i did: 00:05:00 •This factor makes a huge difference: 00:03:00 •It's all in the timing: 00:04:00 •Contraindications of Massage, intake forms and more: 00:01:00 •Why i Don't include these things in my massages: 00:04:00 •Do no Harm: 00:01:00 •The Perfect Person to Practice your massage on: 00:01:00 •Why Most Therapists don't last!: 00:07:00 •Now is the time to put the time in: 00:02:00 •Some Final Points: 00:02:00 •Putting it all together: 00:02:00 •General Stroke: 00:02:00 •Kneading: 00:01:00 •Scissor Stroke: 00:01:00 •Acupressure Techniques: 00:03:00 •Forearms: 00:02:00 •Massage Start Sequence: 00:05:00 •Back Sequence 1: 00:15:00 •Back Sequence 2: 00:08:00 •Back of Legs: 00:09:00 •Legs Prone Stretching: 00:02:00 •Neck: 00:05:00 •Arms: 00:05:00 •Front of Legs Stretching: 00:03:00 •Front of Legs Stretching: 00:03:00 •Full Body Massage Sequence: 00:56:00 •Additional Resources - Deep Tissue Massage Therapy Online Course for Professionals: 00:00:00 •Mock Exam - Deep Tissue Massage Therapy: 00:20:00 •Final Exam - Deep Tissue Massage Therapy: 00:20:00

Do you want to transform your sketches and paintings into stunning works? Do you want to unlock your inner artist and master the techniques of drawing and painting? If the answers are yes, then enrol on our course now. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, our drawing and painting course will help you take your skills to the next level. In this intensive course, you will learn to master the straightforward one-stroke method and produce stunning paintings with basic brushstrokes. Likewise, it will show you how to use the one-stroke painting method to produce eye-catching artwork. Next, you will know about the overview of the tools required to use this strategy. Gradually, you will look at how to paint leaves and apply fundamental strokes like the teardrop, petal, and daisy strokes. Furthermore, understand how to choose colours and study the fundamentals of brush maintenance, brush loading, and painting methods for stems and leaves. Lastly, you will discover how to build more colourful paintings starting with a composition of pedal strokes, pine leaves, and cherries. Learning outcome: After this course, you will be able to: Acquire the physical and visual abilities necessary for drawing. Assess scale, proportion, and spatial relationships. Use linear and tonal approaches to apply Light and shadow to our drawing. Learn to use tools that are conventional for drawing. Determine and use the characteristics and ideas of colour. Improve your ability to think critically and solve problems with colour. Why Prefer Us? Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by CPD QS. Get a free student ID card! (£10 postal charges will be applicable for international delivery) Innovative and engaging content. Free assessments 24/7 tutor support. This skills development course is accredited by CPD. The learner will receive a certificate after completion of the course. To complete the full course, it will take 1 day and 10 hours. The course modules are as follows: ****Course Curriculum**** ***Art, Drawing and Painting*** Introduction Perspective Shading Measuring Still Life Drawing Drawing a Portrait Drawing a Tree Assessment Process Once you have completed all the modules in the Art, Drawing and Painting course, you can assess your skills and knowledge with an optional assignment. Certificate of Completion The learners have to complete the assessment of this Art, Drawing and Painting course to achieve the CPD QS accredited certificate. Digital Certificate: £10 Hard Copy Certificate: £29 (Inside UK) Hard Copy Certificate: £39 (for international students) CPD 25 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? The course is designed with care for: Art students. Artists. Sketch artist. Anyone who wants to learn about arts and drawing. Requirements You will not need any prior background or expertise to enrol in this course. Career path The learner will have a wide variety of career opportunities after completion of this course. Here are a few career opportunities that will be open for you: Art editor Salary: £20,000 to £40,000 Community arts worker Salary: £19,000 to £29,000 Art valuer Salary: £20,000 to £40,000 Certificates CPD QS Accredited Certificate Digital certificate - £10 CPD QS Accredited Certificate Hard copy certificate - £29 If you are an international student, then you have to pay an additional 10 GBP as an international delivery charge.