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Inclusive organizations are ones where members of the LGBTQAI+ community thrive. Providing a welcoming environment means ensuring that all employees have an understanding about respecting sexual identity. The acronym used to refer to this large segment of the population continues to grow to represent the identities of others. This video outlines the meaning behind 'LGBTQIA' and is intended to provide employees with further cultural competency. Length: 5:14 Learning Objectives Define and explain the components of the LGBTQIA+ acronym, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, aromantic, agender, non-binary, and genderqueer identities.;Recognize the distinction between sexual orientation and gender identity, emphasizing the importance of respecting both aspects of an individual's identity.;Understand the significance of recognizing and supporting diverse gender and sexual identities, fostering inclusivity, and becoming an ally within the LGBTQIA+ community.

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Sian Ellis-Martin joined Blake Friedmann in 2018 and is building a list of fiction and non-fiction at the agency.  With regards to fiction, Sian 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. She 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. She’d 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. Sian would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first three chapters (or 5,000 words) of your manuscript in a single word document.  (In addition to the paid sessions, Sian 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: Thursday 6th March 2025