LOOKING FOR: YA, NA, ADULT FICTION Helen Lane has been an established agent for several years, formerly with the Booker Albert Agency before joining the Ki Agency. She has a BSc in Environmental Science from the University of East Anglia and a postgrad qualification in Acoustics. She lives in London with her family and the world’s naughtiest cocker spaniel. Helen represents (Adult) Fantasy, Sci Fi, Horror, Romance, Action & Adventure, and Thrillers. She also represents select YA Fantasy, Horror, and Sci Fi. Her tastes do run towards the dark and she is slightly obsessed with monster stories in general (especially if they have giant sharks or squids). And stories set in extreme environments such as the arctic, jungle, caves, ocean, and mountains. But she DOES NOT want to read about affairs or abuse in any genre. (Her husband likes her to add here that this is nothing to do with him, she just doesn’t like sad stories). Her favourite authors are Mira Grant, Greig Beck, James Rollins, Matthew Reilly, Darcy Coates, Andy Weir, Clive Cussler, R F Kuang, Patricia Briggs, and Kelley Armstrong. Her comfort movies are: Jaws, Outbreak, The Cave, Sanctum, Scream, Buffy, Grey's Anatomy, Charmed, Vampire Diaries. You can find her on: Bluesky: @helenlane.bsky.social Instagram: hflane_agenting Helen would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and first three chapters (Max 5,000 words) of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Helen 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 3rd September 2025
Understanding and applying the rules on means assessment and providing the right evidence can be difficult given the many various circumstances that must be accounted for with each client. This course will discuss the key aspects of the LAA’s Means Assessment guidance, with discussions on topics such as whose resources should be considered; rules on income, deductions, and capital; evidence requirements - and common errors that are made; rules on allowances (e.g. subject matter of dispute; and how to find and interpret guidance for less common circumstances (e.g. self-employed clients). Means Assessment Guidance is often the same for controlled work and licensed work, but there are some subtle differences on occasion, and the course will highlight some of the main differences in rules. Target Audience This course is aimed at anyone involved in making civil legal aid applications or assessing civil legal help work for financial eligibility. Resources Course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. Speaker Steve Keeling, Consultant, DG Legal Steve joined DG Legal after leaving the Legal Aid Agency in August 2016. In his 17 years at the LAA, he worked in the audit team as both auditor and manager and was a Contract Manager for several years. Steve is also a certified SQM auditor and undertakes audits on behalf of Recognising Excellence as well as running training sessions for the SQM Audit Team periodically.
LOOKING FOR: MG, YA, GRAPHIC NOVELS Katie Blagden is a Literary Agent at The Ampersand Agency, representing authors and author-illustrators across various genres and age ranges. She previously worked with Arabella Stein at the Bright Agency, where she helped launch their Literary list. Her notable projects include the Arcana duology by Sam Prentice-Jones (Macmillan US / Hot Key Books) and The River Thief by Hannah Peck (Piccadilly Press). In all areas Katie seeks commercial, plot-driven ideas with a great hook. In adult fiction, Katie specialises in, and is drawn to, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Magical Realism and Horror. She is particularly looking for works that cross genre lines or subvert reader expectations. She loves Babel by R. F. Kuang; Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell; Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik; Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah; Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovich; The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers; The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin; Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree; The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winters; Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrel by Susanna Clarke; The Girl With All The Gifts by M. R. Carey; One Last Stop by Casey Mcquiston; Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao; The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch; The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern; The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo; Kindred by Octavia E. Butler; Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin; all and anything by Terry Pratchett! Graphic Novels favoured by Katie are across all ages and include the likes of Homebody by Theo Parish; Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe; Lumber Janes by N. D. Stevens et al; On A Sunbeam by Tillie Walden; Through The Woods by Emma Carrol; The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen; Heartstopper by Alice Oseman; El Deafo by Cece Bell; Roller Girls by Victoria Jamieson; Skyward by Joe Henderson and Lee Garbett; Faith by Jody Houser. For Graphic Novels, Katie is currently only considering Author-Illustrators (or Author/Illustrator pairings). In children’s, Katie specialises in Middle Grade, YA and Crossover Fiction, She is looking for fast, funny and action-packed Middle Grade. In YA, she is drawn to grounded or contemporary SFF, queer stories and fairytale or folktale inspired works. Examples of books in this area Katie loves are All That's Left in the World by Erik J Brown; The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness; Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas; Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi; The Deathless Girls by Kiran Millwood Hargrave; Holes by Louis Sachar; Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo; Gone by Michael Grant; His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman; Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell; The Dark Lady by Akala; Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan; The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper; Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. Katie is an advocate for centring traditionally underrepresented voices, and actively works to discover and develop authors and author-illustrators from diverse backgrounds. Katie’s previous experience includes marketing, bookselling and advertising. She also appeared as a contributor on the Graham Norton Book Club for Audible for all six seasons. When she’s not reading, you can find Katie playing Dungeons & Dragons, trying a new crafty hobby (before abandoning it for something new), or spoiling her dog Poe. Katie would like you to submit a covering letter, one page synopsis and the first three chapters (Max 5000 words) of your completed manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Katie 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 3rd September 2025
Improving Communications UK offers an Advanced Presentation Skills course designed to enhance public speaking abilities and improve the use of presentation software. This course provides delegates with the opportunity to refine their skills in a supportive environment. As delegates deliver their presentations, they are coached on key areas such as body language, posture, word choice, confidence, eye contact, volume, and reducing verbal tics and filler words. This comprehensive approach ensures that delegates can effectively engage their audience and convey their message with clarity and confidence. The course also focuses on enhancing content and visual aids, typically using software like PowerPoint. Delegates learn how to: Clearly state their purpose Reduce text on slides Create user-friendly messages Select impactful graphics to support their message By the end of the course, delegates will be able to deliver organised and engaging presentations that motivate audiences, craft streamlined messages, enhance their stage presence, and convince listeners with compelling evidence in speech and visuals. This course is ideal for those seeking to improve their presentation skills and make a lasting impact. The Advanced Presentation Skills course is a 4-hour interactive virtual class for up to six delegates. Upon registration, delegates will receive online login instructions prior to the class date. This format allows for a personal and interactive learning experience from the comfort of one's own home.
KNOW THE RULES! POOR GRAMMAR SHOWS A LACK OF ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND ULTIMATELY CAN SLOW DOWN COMMUNICATIONS AS WELL AS PRODUCTIVITY. Business people who know grammar judge others based on their correct (or incorrect) usage. Be the professional who is able to be clear and correct in writing. Business Grammar & Usage: ENGLISH BOOT CAMP is the answer for today’s business competitive environment. Interactive instruction and collaboration with your fellow attendees means that you will master the skills and apply your new knowledge to the classroom exercises and activities. When you return to work, you’ll have new confidence about what is right and wrong, when it comes to writing. Attendees Will Be Able To: Know the Parts of Speech and their correct uses; Understand Sentence Structure, including applying rules for Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement; Be able to create Plurals and Possessives accurately and with certainty; Review and use the rules of Spelling, Mechanics (Capitalization, Abbreviation, Number Use), and Punctuation; Create original email / documents to employ newly-learned class material. Online Format—Business Grammar and Usage is a 4-hour interactive virtual class for up to ten people. Register for this class and you will be sent ONLINE login instructions prior to the class date. It was great to have the opportunity to learn some new techniques and to gain more awareness of how I present myself. The most immediately applicable uses have been in reducing my “ums” and “ahs” and in trying to come to my point in a more succinct way. I’ve been cultivating this awareness in one-on-one settings; meetings and individual conversations. Christina Vargas
Learn Flask, the simple yet powerful Python web framework. This course is a ridiculously simple way to learn Flask in less than a weekend.
Algebra is one of the most common and malleable types of mathematics, and it is also one of the most significant since primary algebra used by electricians, engineers, and nearly everyone in between. This Pefect your Algebra Fundamentals is intended for individuals with no prior knowledge of Algebra. This course includes all the fundamental concepts of Algebra, and each step-by-step arranged modules will explain topics in a mild and an approachable manner. You will understand the basic terminology of Algebra, following with finding the numerical value of Algebraic expressions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of Algebraic expressions, directed numbers, higher indices, use of brackets in Algebra and many more. To sum up, theories explained in an interactive and practical format and then further demonstrated with questions to ensure you have a good understanding of the topics by the end of this course. What Will I Learn? Apply laws of Indices ( Exponents) on algebraic expressions. Algebraic Identities used in algebra and their application like ( a - b ) ² , ( a + b ) ³ , a ³ - b ³ , ( a + b + c ) ² etc Factorize using common factors, regrouping , splitting the middle term, using identity a² - b² , (a+b)² , (a+b)² ,a ³ + b ³ + c ³ - 3 a b c etc Solve all types of Linear equations in one variable Word problems based on linear equations Knows about adding and removing brackets in algebraic expressions Change the subject of formula simplify fractions with denominators algebraic expression and bring them to its lowest form Add , subtract , multiply and divide any algebraic expression Divide one polynomial by another by long division method Find value of any algebraic expression when value of variable is known Fully familiar with rarely used identity a ³ + b ³ + c ³ - 3 a b c Learn to draw line graph Solve Linear Inequalities Able to solve all the problems of simultaneous linear equations by applying different methods Able to solve linear equations with 1/2 variables graphically Able to solve real world problems with the help of simultaneous linear equations Solve Quadratic equations using Factorization method and Quadratic Formula Solve Quadratic using squaring complete method Solve all types of complex Quadratic equations and reducible to quadratic equation Knowledge of nature of roots of quadratic equations Learn to solve different types of word problems on Quadratic equations Requirements Knowledge of Mathematics till 5th grade Who is the target audience? GMAT , GRE and MBA entrance exams students looking for revision of Algebra fundamentals Wants to brush up basics of algebra in Mathematics Current IGCSE students because course is designed to cover topics of Algebra Current Algebra students of CBSE , ICSE board . Middle school, High school or early college level students If Algebra is always trouble for you then this course is specially for you as it will teach from very basics to in depth knowledge giving lots of practice through solving problems Students who wants to learn all types of factorisation especially middle term split High school students who have gaps in their knowledge and would like to fill them with basics Introduction Lecture 1 Intro video Algebra Introduction final 00:02:00 Fundamental concepts on Algebraic Expressions Lecture 2 Terminology used in Algebra 00:05:00 Lecture 3 Language of Algebra 00:06:00 Lecture 4 Practice Questions 00:06:00 Lecture 5 Finding numerical value of an algebraic expression 00:14:00 Operations on Algebraic Expressions Lecture 6 Revision of Directed number ( integers 00:06:00 Lecture 7 Addition and subtraction of monomial expressions 00:06:00 Lecture 8 Addition of algebraic expressions with many terms 00:10:00 Lecture 9 Subtraction of algebraic expressions 00:10:00 Indices ( Exponents) Lecture 10 The rules of Indices in algebra 00:11:00 Lecture 11 Fractional indices 00:10:00 Lecture 12 Understanding indices (practice questions) 00:07:00 Lecture 13 Problems from IGCSE Last year papers 00:09:00 Multiplication and Division of Algebraic expressions Lecture 14 Multiplication of monomial algebraic expressions 00:05:00 Lecture 15 Multiplication of monomial with binomials and trinomials 00:11:00 Lecture 16 Division of algebraic expression by a monomial 00:07:00 Lecture 17 Division of algebraic expression by another polynomial 00:09:00 Lecture 18 Division of a polynomial by another polynomial with remainder 00:11:00 Brackets in Algebra Lecture 19 Rules of brackets 00:04:00 Lecture 20 Simplification by removing brackets 00:11:00 Linear equations in one variable Lecture 21 Simplification of algebraic fractions 00:07:00 Lecture 22 Rules to solve linear equations in one variable 00:03:00 Lecture 23 Solving linear equations in one variable 00:07:00 Pefect your Algebra Fundamentals 00:10:00 Lecture 25 Word problems on linear equations in one variable 00:13:00 Algebraic Identities Lecture 26 Standard Identities (a + b )² and (a - b )² identities 00:11:00 Lecture 27 Standard Identity ( a - b ) ( a + b) = a ² - b ² 00:08:00 Lecture 28 Standard Identities ( a + b + c ) ² = a ² + b ² + c ² + 2 a b + 2 a c +2 b c 00:07:00 Lecture 29 Standard Identities ( a + b ) ³ and ( a - b ) ³ 00:09:00 Lecture 30 Standard Identities a ³ + b ³ and a ³ - b ³ 00:06:00 Lecture 31 Standard Identities a ³ + b ³ + c ³ - 3 a b c 00:10:00 Formula : Change of subject of formula Lecture 32 -Changing the subject of formula 00:08:00 Linear Inequalities Lecture 33 Linear Inequalities 00:12:00 Resolve into factors Lecture 34 Factorization by taking out common factor 00:10:00 Lecture 35 Factorization by grouping the terms 00:09:00 Lecture 36 Factorize using identity a ² - b ² 00:07:00 Lecture 37 Factorize using identity (a + b )² and (a - b )² 00:08:00 Lecture 38 Factorize using identity ( a + b + c ) ² 00:05:00 Lecture 39 Factorization by middle term split 00:12:00 Algebraic Fractions Lecture 40 Simplification of algebraic fractions 00:06:00 Coordinate axis - points and Line graph Lecture 41 All that you need to know about co ordinate axis 00:04:00 Lecture 42 Some important facts needed to draw line graph 00:03:00 Lecture 43 How to draw a line graph on coordinate plane 00:03:00 Lecture 44 Drawing line graphs 00:06:00 System of simultaneous linear equations in two variables Lecture 45 Simultaneous Linear Equations in two variables- intro 00:03:00 Lecture 46 Graphical method of solving linear equations 00:06:00 Lecture 47 Graphical method - more sums 00:10:00 Lecture 48 Method of Elimination by substitution 00:09:00 Lecture 49 Method of Elimination by Equating coefficients 00:11:00 Lecture 50 Method of Elimination by cross multiplication 00:07:00 Lecture 51 Equations reducible to simultaneous linear equations 00:12:00 Lecture 52 Word Problems on Linear equations 00:18:00 Polynomials Lecture 53 Polynomials and Zeros of polynomials 00:10:00 Lecture 54 Remainder Theorem 00:04:00 Lecture 55 Factor Theorem 00:08:00 Lecture 56 Practice problems on Remainder and Factor Theorem 00:09:00 Lecture 57 Factorization using factor Theorem 00:10:00 Quadratic Polynomials Lecture 58 Zeros of polynomials α, β & γ 00:10:00 Lecture 59 Relation between zeros and coefficients of a polynomials 00:13:00 Lecture 60 Writing polynomials if zeros are given 00:06:00 Lecture 61 Practice problems on zeros of polynomials 00:10:00 Lecture 62 Problems solving with α and β (part 1) 00:11:00 Lecture 63 Problems solving with α and β (part 2) 00:10:00 Quadratic Equations Lecture 64 what are Quadratic equations 00:03:00 Lecture 65 Solutions by factorization method 00:12:00 Lecture 66 Solutions by completing square formula 00:06:00 Lecture 67 Deriving Quadratic formula 00:05:00 Lecture 68 Practice problems by Quadratic formula 00:07:00 Lecture 69 Solving complex quadratic equations by Quadratic Formula 00:11:00 Lecture 70 Solutions of reducible to Quadratic Formula 00:09:00 Lecture 71 Skilled problems on Quadratic Equations 00:07:00 Lecture 72 Exponential problems reducible to Quadratic Equations 00:06:00 Lecture 73 Nature of Roots of Quadratic Equations 00:09:00 Lecture 74 Word problems on quadratic Equations Part 1 00:13:00 Lecture 75 Word problems on quadratic Equations Part 2 00:11:00 lecture 76 word problems on Quadratic 00:12:00 Mock Exam Final Exam
The professional working world has changed more rapidly than could have been envisaged at the time of the introduction of GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. With more people working from home post-Covid and the ever increasing risk of cyber-attacks, this short course is aimed at taking stock of current practice and risk, as well as considering ICO enforcement action and the implications of hybrid working. It is also a great recap on the rules as they stand and what you need to know to comply. The course will cover: UK GDPR - A timely reminder of the rules ICO enforcement action and what we can learn Data Protection Impact Assessments - when and how to do them Hybrid working and UK GDPR Managing cyber attacks from a UK GDPR perspective Target Audience The online course is suitable for staff of all levels, from support staff to senior partners. Resources Course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. Speaker Matthew Howgate, Consultant, DG Legal Matt is a non-practising solicitor who has considerable experience in regulatory issues and advising on complex issues of compliance and ethics. He is also an expert in data protection, UK GDPR and on the civil legal aid scheme. Matthew is a lead trainer on and co-developed the LAPG Certificate in Practice Management (a training programme for legal managers and law firm owners) as well as regularly providing training on legal aid Supervision, costs maximisation, data protection and security and on general SRA compliance.
Quick Summary Fire safety needs to be taken seriously at all times This course is great for an annual refresher of pre-existing training This short course will give you the skills and knowledge to protect your home and work environment from general fire safety hazards Duration: 2 hrs Run via Virtual Classroom Please bear with us while we update this webpage. If you would like more information, please contact us!