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This Creative Writing Course is the perfect starting point for anyone eager to dive into the world of storytelling. Whether you’ve always dreamed of writing a novel, crafting compelling short stories, or simply improving your writing skills for your blog, this course is designed to guide you through every step of the creative process.

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Course Description Freelance writing is the practice of writing for money, in its simplest state. Freelance writers produce whatever written text is needed by their clientele, generally at home in their own office, for money. If you want to be freelance writer or want to get the success keys, you are welcome to join Freelance Writing Course. You will gain the skills necessary to thrive in the freelance writing world. Learn the secret self-promotion tactics of a seasoned freelancer quickly. Feel motivated and full of self-belief in a new home based career. You will learn everything you need to know about magazine article and travel writing, ghost writing, genre fiction writing, nonfiction book writing, children's book writing, to effective copy writing, and much more. What's In the Course? Discover why I am the right teacher for you. Indeed, I may be the ONLY writing teacher out there who has actually made a good living from writing. Most teachers either live in dusty classrooms teaching theory, or are so called 'gurus' who have no real world experience and yet spout even more theory from behind a blog or a flashy website. Not me, I'm the real deal. I've been making a living from freelance writing for over 25 years, online and offline - so I know how it's done, how it works, and how to make a shed-load of money doing it. Let me show you the best attributes to develop to make your new career a certainty. Talk to me about your problems within the course and let me help you gain the right mindset, attitude, and motivation. I'll be candid and assist you as much as is humanly possible. Plus, I'll be upfront about the money you can make, which is sometimes a lot more than you'd think! The key to making freelance writing work is to create multiple streams of income, so that you're getting a constant flow of money coming in from all kinds of writing work: magazine articles, travel writing, ghosting writing, editing jobs, writing fiction and nonfiction, getting published by the trade AND/OR self publishing certain things. The trick is to diversify and not rely totally on just one form of income. I'll explain fully how that is done effectively at the beginning of the course. Many new writers don't fully appreciate how to run a lucrative business. Basically writing for a living is a business too - and you need to approach it like one. In one crucial set of videos I explain how to plan and strategize your success and use priorities and measurement of your activities to maximize your earning potential. Plus tips on how to reduce your taxes and properly manage your finances. Writing success is about managing your activities - daily - and responding to feedback. My course ensures you don't get caught in a rut and that you respond quickly to the demands that writing for a living will engender. Included are downloadable activity sheets that will help you identify the best paying jobs. More than any other freelance business, you are a product of your own destiny when it comes to writing. You decide on what you want. You decide what you want to do with your time. You are the master of your universe - and you reap the rewards of true independence. During the course I explain how your mindset is your best friend, your best asset, and your key to true success. It's what is in your heart that matters - and I explain why. After this master class in self management I then go on introduce the concept of Practical Cash Creation. This detailed module explains the reality of writing for a living and what it means, how it can impact your life and those around you, how making money changes your life - and your partner's - all for the good. There are more downloadable income to activity schedules and spreadsheets in these modules to help you chart your progress and track your journey to success. Finally we reach the actual meat and potatoes of the course - actual money making activities explained in detail: how actual cash is generated from a myriad of sources. The information in these videos will literally blow you away. Never in one place have so many secrets been laid bare, especially about an industry normally shrouded in secrecy. Now it's no longer necessary for you to learn the hard way - all by yourself and over a long period of time (years!) because I have done all that FOR YOU. All the information you need is here. All the right tips and tactics that work are ALL HERE. Just for you. Writing for Magazines is traditionally seen as the freelancers main income source and the subject receives its full attention from me. The fact is, magazine articles may only make up a small part of your overall income but everything you learn about pitching for work will help sharpen your freelance writing skills. In this series of lectures I help you with Sample Query letters, assistance choosing topics that can't fail to have an editor salivating and a market listing to die for. Non Fiction Writing is covered in a series of SEVEN videos that show you how to construct sure-fire submissions to publishers on all kinds of books: science, fashion, history, whatever you like. You see the thing is that you don't have to write entire books to get paid to write them. Better to pitch nonfiction ideas to publishers FIRST and then let them commission you to write them. This is how true professionals work - and I show you the exact method by which you can compete and win with ease. Again I include an up to the minute listing of nonfiction publishers who are desperate for new book ideas from you. Writing Genre Fiction for big money is the dream of almost all new authors. But how is this achieved? Look no further. Over EIGHT info packed videos and FOUR full-length e-books, I explain how to write effective romance, thrillers, fantasy, horror, science fiction and cross-genre fiction for the modern marketplace, whether you're targeting traditional publishers or you want to self publish on Amazon. This module alone is worth far more than the super low price I'm asking for this extraordinary course. You won't believe what you get! Writing for Children is another favorite choice among new authors who sense there is much money to be made from spinning short tales for kids. It is true that the children's market is huge and lucrative but, do you really have what it takes to be a winner in this field? This special SEVEN part lecture series will put you on the right track. Compiled with the help of a multi-published children's author, this section alone is super valuable to any writer's career. Includes great instruction on technique and comprehensive market listing of children's book publishers Writing for the Corporate World has always been a great fallback for me. If ever there's a market that's always hungry, it's the business world. But many people misunderstand how most companies go about attracting freelance writers... because mostly they don't. We writers often have to make the first move. This section gives you the foolproof strategy I have always used to get business work. It's quick, easy, and costs nothing - but the pay is out of this world! Learn the one trick I present in this eye-popping SIX part section and you'll always be wealthy! Travel Writing - the dream ticket. What could be more exotic and glamorous? Writing travel articles is a bit like being James Bond without the gun! But what do travel magazines really want? What do travel book publishers need? In this wonderful new section I give you the facts. Everything you need to know about writing compelling articles, plus advice on how to get holiday gigs, and how best to do research on location and take photos that will become your way into the big time! Includes a complete list of travel writing publishers and high paying magazine markets. Becoming a Ghost Writer is about getting it all: money without the hassle of being a touring author. Honestly, if you're looking for sure-fire income, there is never a shortage of people looking for ghost writers. And it's incredibly well paid. Your biggest hurdle is finding the right kind of clients, by which I mean the PAYING ones. Only one in ten ghost writing clients want to pay you - even though they will lie and tell you they'll pay you later, which they often won't. This section is all about using business skills to attract paying clients, how to construct ghost writing contracts and how to do a great job quickly AND get paid UPFRONT. Getting Rich as a Copywriter is an ambition like no other. As we speak it is possible to spend up to $2000 on a copywriting course ALONE. But here, within Secrets of a Freelance Writer, over EIGHT packed lectures, you get every piece of information on copywriting you'll ever need. Don't waste your money on hack copywriters who have to sell their overpriced courses to make their mortgage payments. Find out everything you need to know from me, a freelancer - and a nice guy - who has used advanced copywriting skills to build a million dollar empire over the last decade and a half. Get in the know - and quickly! Self Publishing Online is now a necessary skill for all new writers. You simply can't survive as a credible author these days without having an online presence and a means by which to sell you own books. Many traditional authors are making the switch to digital author simply because the royalties publishers pay are too low. Amazon pays 70% to 90%. Traditional publisher pay 10%. It's easy to see why the majority of new authors now CHOOSE self publishing over the long and often disappointing slog of getting an agent then a literary deal where you'll end up barely able to pay the rent and bills. Learn how to self publish online like a professional and watch the money come rolling in! What are you waiting for? Offline Self-Publishing too is still a valid way of making cash quickly - if you know how to do it properly. There are many pitfalls to vanity publishing and you don't want to do that. But if you're a teacher, a coach, or a speaker then publishing your own book in a limited POD run to can be earning money you would normally be leaving on the table. In this four part section, let me show you the best advice for self publishing offline in this digital age. Includes downloadable resources. Grants and Funding for Writers. Did you know there are individuals, government departments, and corporations who regularly give money to authors, writers and poets? Getting grants and funding can be a useful tool to helping your bank balance and your kudos rating but many artists struggle over where and how to begin with this minefield of possibilities. This special section takes the mystery out of getting grants and applying for art funding. Helping Other Writers is one major key to getting wealthy as an author. As the number of wordsmiths taking themselves seriously these days, the larger the market grows for people who need help, help only YOU can give. You may not have considered this as a market before. You may not have thought yourself good enough. No matter. This unique look at cash creation shows you, over TEN fact filled lectures exactly how to make a great living simply helping other writers to succeed. And it's easy to attract the work and keep getting gigs for as long as you like! Self Promotion is necessary but need not be hard. Many writers don't want to promote themselves and then are overwhelmed by all the possibilities, many of which are a waste of time. Let me show you the best ways to promote yourself - the ones that work - so you can save time and get on with what really matters: the writing. Over this extraordinary FIVE part section - the likes of which you've never seen - I'll give you the lowdown on promotion tactics that make money and make sure you benefit from your new career. In the Conclusion, we look at maintaining a freelance career, which is all about combining self belief and proper business practice with writing. The fact is you don't need to be the best writer in the world to make a living as an author, a copywriter, a ghost writer or even a magazine article writer. Your enthusiasm and your dedication will take you a lot further than your talent. Freelance Writing is a dream job where you are rich, independent and FREE. Come join me. Let me show you how it's done! As well as giving all the information about writing for a living you could ever need, this unique course presents a step-by-step, motivational program for personal writing success, whatever your level of expertise. All you need is your enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and you will begin a new life of independence and freedom within days of taking this fun and insightful study aid. GO FOR IT! Join me now. Introduction to Freelance Writing Am I The Right Teacher For You? You Betcha! FREE 00:01:00 What You Need To Succeed FREE 00:02:00 Your Key is Your Attitude FREE 00:02:00 How Much Money Are We Talking Here? FREE 00:01:00 Creating Multiple Streams of Income The Main Point of This Course 00:02:00 Strategy and Measurement 00:02:00 Setting Your Priorities 00:02:00 Mindset of the Freelancer Mindset 00:02:00 Heart of Gold, Pot of Gold 00:02:00 Acquiring The Very Best Attitude 00:02:00 Practical Cash Creation Practical Cash Creation 00:01:00 The Reality of Writing for a Living 00:02:00 Activity To Income Schedule 00:00:00 Your Daily Writing Activities 00:00:00 Tracking Your income Tracking Your Income ONE 00:02:00 Tracking Your Income TWO 00:01:00 Income Tracking Sheet 00:00:00 Freelancer Spreadsheet Template 00:00:00 Writing For Magazines Writing For Magazines 00:02:00 Choosing Topics For Magazine Articles 00:01:00 Markets for Nonfiction Articles 00:00:00 Sample Magazine Query Letter 00:00:00 Writing Non Fiction For Publication and Sale Writing Non Fiction for Profit ONE 00:02:00 Writing Non Fiction For Profit TWO 00:02:00 Writing Non Fiction For Profit THREE 00:01:00 Writing Non Fiction For Profit FOUR 00:02:00 Writing Non Fiction For Profit FIVE 00:02:00 Writing Non Fiction For Profit SIX 00:02:00 Writing Non Fiction For Profit SEVEN 00:02:00 Writing Genre Fiction For Money and Kudos Introduction to Writing Genre Fiction 00:02:00 Writing Genre Fiction TWO 00:02:00 Writing Genre Fiction THREE - Romance 00:03:00 Writing Genre Fiction FOUR - Thrillers 00:01:00 Writing Genre Fiction FIVE - Science Fiction 00:01:00 Writing Genre Fiction SIX - Horror 00:02:00 Writing Genre Fiction SEVEN - Fantasy 00:01:00 Writing Genre Fiction EIGHT - Cross Genre 00:01:00 Writing For Children Writing for Children ONE 00:01:00 Writing for Children TWO 00:02:00 Writing for Children THREE 00:02:00 Writing for Children FOUR 00:02:00 Writing for Children FIVE 00:02:00 Writing for Children SIX 00:02:00 Writing for Children SEVEN 00:02:00 Marketing Listing of Children Book Publishers 00:00:00 Writing for Corporate Companies Writing for Business ONE 00:01:00 Writing for Business TWO 00:02:00 Writing for Business THREE 00:02:00 Writing for Business FOUR 00:02:00 Writing for Business FIVE 00:02:00 Writing for Business SIX 00:02:00 Travel Writing Travel Writing ONE 00:02:00 Travel Writing TWO 00:02:00 Travel Writing THREE 00:02:00 Travel Writing FOUR 00:02:00 Travel Writing FIVE 00:01:00 Travel Writing SIX 00:01:00 Travel Writing Publishers 00:00:00 Ghost Writing Ghost Writing ONE 00:02:00 Ghost Writing TWO 00:02:00 Ghost Writing THREE 00:02:00 Ghost Writing FOUR 00:01:00 Ghost Writing FIVE 00:02:00 Ghost Writing Resources 00:00:00 The Art of Writing Ad Copy The Art of Writing Copy ONE 00:02:00 The Art of Writing Copy TWO 00:02:00 The Art of Writing Copy THREE 00:02:00 The Art of Writing Copy FOUR 00:02:00 The Art of Writing Copy FIVE 00:02:00 The Art of Writing Copy SIX 00:02:00 The Art of Writing Copy SEVEN 00:02:00 The Art of Writing Copy EIGHT 00:02:00 Self Publishing Online Self Publishing Online ONE 00:02:00 Self Publishing Online TWO 00:02:00 Self Publishing Online THREE 00:01:00 Self Publishing Online FOUR 00:02:00 Self Publishing Online FIVE 00:02:00 Self Publishing Online SIX 00:02:00 Self Publishing Online SEVEN 00:01:00 Self Publishing Offline Offline Publishing Advice ONE 00:02:00 Offline Publishing Advice TWO 00:02:00 Offline Publishing Advice THREE 00:02:00 Offline Publishing Advice FOUR 00:02:00 Offline Publishing Resources 00:00:00 Grants and Funding for Writers Grants and Funding ONE 00:02:00 Grants and Funding TWO 00:01:00 Grants and Funding THREE 00:02:00 Grants Currently Available to Writers 00:00:00 Getting Wealthy by Helping Other Writers Helping Other Writers ONE 00:01:00 Helping Other Writers TWO 00:02:00 Helping Other Writers THREE 00:02:00 Helping Other Writers FOUR 00:02:00 Helping Other Writers FIVE 00:02:00 Helping Other Writers Six 00:01:00 Helping Other Writers SEVEN 00:01:00 Helping Other Writers EIGHT 00:02:00 Helping Other Writers NINE 00:01:00 Helping Other Writers TEN 00:00:00 Self Promotion Self Promotion Advice ONE 00:02:00 Self Promotion Advice TWO 00:01:00 Self Promotion Advice THREE 00:02:00 Self Promotion Advice FOUR 00:01:00 Self Promotion Advice FIVE 00:02:00 Self Belief and Your Career The End of the Course 00:01:00 Self Publishing - AGAIN 00:02:00 Maintaining a Freelance Career 00:02:00 Self Belief 00:02:00 Useful Websites for Self Publishing 00:00:00

Craft compelling narratives with our Writing Short Story and Character Creation Diploma. Unleash your creativity and master the art of storytelling.

Unleash your creativity and master the art of writing horror stories with our Creative Writing Course - Horror. Learn effective techniques, understand key elements of horror literature, and acquire skills in crafting compelling narratives that chill to the bone. Perfect for aspiring writers, horror enthusiasts, and creative individuals, this course offers expert guidance, unique materials, and flexible study options.

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Highlights of the Course Course Type: Online Learning Duration: 3 Hours 31 Minutes Tutor Support: Tutor support is included Customer Support: 24/7 customer support is available Quality Training: The course is designed by an industry expert Recognised Credential: Recognised and Valuable Certification Completion Certificate: Free Course Completion Certificate Included Instalment: 3 Installment Plan on checkout What you will learn from this course? Gain comprehensive knowledge about freelance writing Understand the core competencies and principles of freelance writing Explore the various areas of freelance writing Know how to apply the skills you acquired from this course in a real-life context Become a confident and expert freelance writer Freelance Writing Course Course Master the skills you need to propel your career forward in freelance writing. This course will equip you with the essential knowledge and skillset that will make you a confident freelance writer and take your career to the next level. This comprehensive freelance writing course is designed to help you surpass your professional goals. The skills and knowledge that you will gain through studying this freelance writing course will help you get one step closer to your professional aspirations and develop your skills for a rewarding career. This comprehensive course will teach you the theory of effective freelance writing practice and equip you with the essential skills, confidence and competence to assist you in the freelance writing industry. You'll gain a solid understanding of the core competencies required to drive a successful career in freelance writing. This course is designed by industry experts, so you'll gain knowledge and skills based on the latest expertise and best practices. This extensive course is designed for freelance writer or for people who are aspiring to specialise in freelance writing. Enrol in this freelance writing course today and take the next step towards your personal and professional goals. Earn industry-recognised credentials to demonstrate your new skills and add extra value to your CV that will help you outshine other candidates. Who is this Course for? This comprehensive freelance writing course is ideal for anyone wishing to boost their career profile or advance their career in this field by gaining a thorough understanding of the subject. Anyone willing to gain extensive knowledge on this freelance writing can also take this course. Whether you are a complete beginner or an aspiring professional, this course will provide you with the necessary skills and professional competence, and open your doors to a wide number of professions within your chosen sector. Entry Requirements This freelance writing course has no academic prerequisites and is open to students from all academic disciplines. You will, however, need a laptop, desktop, tablet, or smartphone, as well as a reliable internet connection. Assessment This freelance writing course assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%. Advance Your Career This freelance writing course will provide you with a fresh opportunity to enter the relevant job market and choose your desired career path. Additionally, you will be able to advance your career, increase your level of competition in your chosen field, and highlight these skills on your resume. Recognised Accreditation This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. What is CPD? Employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions all recognise CPD, therefore a credential from CPD Certification Service adds value to your professional goals and achievements. Benefits of CPD Improve your employment prospects Boost your job satisfaction Promotes career advancement Enhances your CV Provides you with a competitive edge in the job market Demonstrate your dedication Showcases your professional capabilities What is IPHM? The IPHM is an Accreditation Board that provides Training Providers with international and global accreditation. The Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) accreditation is a guarantee of quality and skill. Benefits of IPHM It will help you establish a positive reputation in your chosen field You can join a network and community of successful therapists that are dedicated to providing excellent care to their client You can flaunt this accreditation in your CV It is a worldwide recognised accreditation What is Quality Licence Scheme? This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. Benefits of Quality License Scheme Certificate is valuable Provides a competitive edge in your career It will make your CV stand out Course Curriculum Introduction Am I The Right Teacher For You 00:02:00 Your Attitude and Easy Cash Writing 00:02:00 How Much Money Can You Make 00:02:00 Creating Multiple Streams of Income The Main Point of This Course! 00:02:00 Your Working Strategy And Its Measurement 00:02:00 Pleasure or Profit. What's Your Priority 00:03:00 Mindset of The Modern Freelancer Why Do You Want To Be A Freelancer 00:02:00 Do You Have a Heart of Gold 00:02:00 The Best Attitude To Engender For Freelancing 00:02:00 Practical Income Creation Drawing Up An “Activity To Income” Schedule 00:02:00 The Reality Of Freelancing For A Living 00:02:00 Tracking Your Income Tracking Your Income 00:03:00 Using Spreadsheets To Track And Predict Your Success 00:02:00 Writing For Magazine Writing And Submitting Magazine Articles - The Facts 00:02:00 Choosing Sellable Topics For Magazine Articles 00:02:00 Writing Non Fiction Books for Publication Why Write Non Fiction Books 00:02:00 Getting Non Fiction Manuscripts Published 00:02:00 Pitching Non Fiction To Publishers 00:01:00 Choosing Topics For Non Fiction Books 00:02:00 Choosing Your Own Topics For Non Fiction 00:02:00 Choosing Your Own Topics For Non Fiction - 2 00:02:00 Final Advice For Choosing Non Fiction Topics 00:02:00 Genre Fiction Writing Genre Writing Introduction 00:02:00 Genre Writing Requirements 00:02:00 How To Write Romance Fiction 00:03:00 How To Write Thriller Fiction 00:02:00 How To Write Fantasy Fiction 00:02:00 The Difference Between Science Fiction & Fantasy 00:02:00 How To Write Horror Fiction 00:03:00 The Increasing Emergence Of Cross Genre Fiction 00:02:00 Writing for Children Introduction to Children's Writing 00:01:00 Writing For Children - The Marketplace And Publishers 00:03:00 Writing for Children - Do and Don't 00:03:00 Writing for Children - More Do and Don't 00:02:00 Writing for Children - More Do And Don't 00:03:00 Writing For Children - Conclusion 00:02:00 Business Writing - and How to Get Paying Gigs Business Writing - Introduction 00:02:00 Business Writing - How To Get Corporate Work 00:02:00 Business Writing - How Much Should You Charge 00:02:00 Business Writing - Contracts And Payment 00:02:00 Business Writing - Getting An Upfront Fee 00:02:00 Business Writing - Conclusion 00:02:00 Travel Writing Travel Writing - Introduction 00:02:00 Travel Writing - Coming Up With Fresh Angles 00:02:00 Travel Writing - Dispelling The Myths 00:02:00 Travel Writing - A Good Camera Is An Investment 00:02:00 Travel Writing - Payment And The Big Gigs 00:02:00 Travel Writing - Conclusion 00:02:00 Ghost Writing Ghost Writing - Introduction 00:02:00 Ghost Writing - Getting Started 00:02:00 Ghost Writing - Contracts And Payment 00:03:00 Ghost Writing - Tools Of The Trade 00:02:00 Ghost Writing - Conclusion 00:03:00 Copywriting Copywriting - Introduction 00:02:00 Copywriting - Common Sense And Fairy Gloss 00:03:00 Copywriting - Payment Rates 00:02:00 Copywriting - The Basic Rules 00:02:00 Copywriting - Advanced Rules 00:03:00 Copywriting - More Advanced Rules 00:02:00 Copywriting - Using Persuasive Language 00:03:00 Copywriting - Conclusion 00:03:00 Self Publishing Self Publishing - Introduction 00:02:00 Self Publishing - The Reality 00:02:00 Self Publishing - Defining Your Goals 00:02:00 Self Publishing - Your Strategy For Success 00:02:00 Self Publishing - Choosing Your Platform 00:02:00 Self Publishing - Nine Tips For Amazon Success 00:03:00 Self Publishing Online - Conclusion 00:02:00 Offline Self Publishing Offline Self Publishing - Introduction 00:03:00 Offline Self Publishing - Caring For Your Work 00:02:00 Grants & Funding Grants And Funding - Introduction 00:02:00 Grants And Funding - Where To Find Donors 00:02:00 Grants And Funding - Conclusion 00:03:00 Helping other Writers Helping Other Writers - Introduction 00:02:00 Helping Other Writers - How To Get The Work 00:02:00 Helping Other Writers - How To Deal With Clients 00:02:00 Helping Other Writers - How To Deal With The Work 00:02:00 Helping Other Writers - Editing Work 00:03:00 Helping Other Writers - Book Doctoring And Mentoring 00:02:00 Helping Other Writers - Teaching Writing 00:01:00 Helping Other Writers - Becoming An Agent 00:02:00 Helping Other Writers - Conclusion 00:01:00 Self Promotion as a Writer Self Promotion - Introduction 00:02:00 Self Promotion - Offline 00:02:00 Self Promotion Ideas That Work 00:02:00 More Self Promotion Ideas That Actually Work 00:02:00 Self Promotion - Two Case Studies 00:03:00 Self Belief and Maintaining a New Writing Career The End. Or Just The Beginning… 00:01:00 Self-Publishing… Again! 00:02:00 Maintaining a Career: Dealing With Writer's Block 00:02:00 Self Belief: Your Secret Weapon. 00:03:00 Assessment Assessment - Freelance Writing Course 00:10:00 Certificate of Achievement Certificate of Achievement 00:00:00 Get Your Insurance Now Get Your Insurance Now 00:00:00 Feedback Feedback 00:00:00 Supplementary Resources Supplementary Resources - Freelance Writing Course 00:00:00

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Siân Ellis-Martin joined Blake Friedmann in 2018 and is building a list of fiction and non-fiction at the agency.  With regards to fiction, Siân is looking for commercial, upmarket and accessible literary novels. She always wants to be completely absorbed by the world of the novel, to jump into the character’s life and be swept into the narrative as if she’s been there all along. She’s drawn in by compelling characters and relationships, and loves stories with a mystery or question at the heart of them. She’s open to these ideas being explored in a variety of ways, but at the moment, she’d particularly like to find an epic love story, a fun, queer rom-com with an unusual setting or pitch, and/or a sweeping family saga. Siân leans more towards contemporary settings but does enjoy a historical backdrop too. In non-fiction, she’s looking for narrative non-fiction, history from different perspectives and books that make complicated ideas around things like politics and literature more accessible. Her favourite type of non-fiction book is the one that makes you interested in something or someone you’d never thought you would be. Siân would also love to find cookery and food books too, particularly cuisines that are less visible in the book world, or budget cooking. She’s not currently taking on YA, children’s, fantasy or science fiction projects. Siân would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first three chapters (or 5,000 words, whichever is shorter) of your manuscript in a single word document.  (In addition to the paid sessions, Siân 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. Submission Deadline: Wednesday 13th August 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: Wednesday 13th August 2025

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Diana joined the prestigious DHH Literary Agency in June 2024. She started agenting with Rupert Heath Literary Agency in 2011 before moving to UTA and Marjacq in 2017. Before that she was senior commissioning editor at Transworld. Diana was chosen as one of The Bookseller’s Rising Stars of 2012, was a nominee for RNA Agent of the Year 2019, and was shortlisted for Literary Agent of the Year 2022 at the British Book Awards. Her list includes a wide range of bestselling and prize-winning authors in the UK and internationally. Diana represents adult fiction and non-fiction. For fiction, she is looking for upmarket women's commercial, with depth and heart, including reading group, historical, saga, uplit and contemporary stories that are irreverent and make her laugh; accessible literary fiction, high-concept crime fiction and thrillers. She has a thing for spy novels and would love to find a great vampire story.  On the non-fiction side: memoir, smart, funny feminists, lifestyle, cookery and social justice, and open to anything with a strong, original voice. She also encourages submissions from writers who have been traditionally under-represented. Diana would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first three chapters (a maximum of 5,000 words) of your manuscript in a single word document.  (In addition to the paid sessions, Diana 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: Wednesday 13th August 2025