Name: Jazz Notes – Jazz Jam @ The Spice of Life, Soho
Price: 7.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Walthamstow

Stitch and bitch social sewing gathering. 7-10pm. Machines, tools, drinks and snacks provided. Peer led, there will not be any teaching. If you need more guided help or support please book a one to one with me. This is for working independently, chatting, having fun, sharing ideas etc.

Stitch and bitch social sewing gathering. 7-10pm. Machines, tools, drinks and snacks provided. Peer led, there will not be any teaching. If you need more guided help or support please book a one to one with me. This is for working independently, chatting, having fun, sharing ideas etc.

cheekyhandmades

Stitch n bitch are social sewing sessions aimed at people who love getting together over a glass of wine and with some music on to work on garments, discuss designs, encourage and celebrate sewing. Machines and food and drinks all provided. 

Stitch & Bitch social sewing sessions

General Admission

Manchester

London

Join us for an afternoon of creativity as you learn the art of crafting your bespoke scent and making your own aromatherapy candle. Guided by Precious, the founder of Gia Como, you’ll discover the secrets to crafting a signature scented candle tailored just for you. Dive into a world of alluring oils, unleash your creativity, and emerge from the workshop a master of the candle-making craft.

During this 90-minute session, you’ll receive all the materials necessary to create your own soy wax candle. Let your imagination soar as you personalise your candle box and brainstorm a captivating name for your unique creation.

Gather your loved ones—Mum, friends, family, or significant other—and let’s create lasting memories together! All workshop materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a 45-hour burning candle to illuminate your space that very day. Perfect day out!

Gia Como

Perfume

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of creativity and candle-making! Craft your bespoke soy wax candle, personalised with your own scent and design, guided by Precious, founder of Gia Como. All materials provided – leave with your own 45-hour burning masterpiece. Perfect for groups, friends, and family. Book your spot today!

Gia Como Candle Making Workshop - Create your Own Signature Scent

Indulge in an unforgettable experience and delight your palate with a masterclass on pairing the finest chocolates and ganaches with selected wines and Champagne.&nbsp;Join us for a journey of taste and discovery as we explore the art of combining the rich flavors of chocolate with the complexities of wine. Our expert sommelier will guide you through the pairing process, showcasing the perfect harmony between the two. Savour a selection of the finest British chocolate from chocolateur Paul.A.Young and world&#39;s most celebrated chef Alain Ducasse, paired with best of red, white and dessert wines, as well as the world&#39;s finest Champagne. This workshop promises to be an unforgettable hedonistic adventure.&nbsp;Enjoy a cup of tea while you learn the secrets of wine and chocolate pairings, and leave feeling inspired and indulged. Don&#39;t miss this chance to elevate your taste buds to new heights!

Indulge in an unforgettable experience and delight your palate with a masterclass on pairing the finest chocolates and ganaches with selected wines and Champagne. 
Join us for a journey of taste and discovery as we explore the art of combining the rich flavors of chocolate with the complexities of wine. Our expert sommelier will guide you through the pairing process, showcasing the perfect harmony between the two. Savour a selection of the finest British chocolate from chocolateur Paul.A.Young and world's most celebrated chef Alain Ducasse, paired with best of red, white and dessert wines, as well as the world's finest Champagne. This workshop promises to be an unforgettable hedonistic adventure. 
Enjoy a cup of tea while you learn the secrets of wine and chocolate pairings, and leave feeling inspired and indulged. Don't miss this chance to elevate your taste buds to new heights!

BloomsFair

Chocolate

Lifestyle

Arts & Crafts

Perfect for date night or Valentine's Day spent with you loved. Tickle your taste buds with best chocolates and finest wines and Champagne. 

Luxury chocolate and drinks pairing 

The Old Queens Head is opening its doors to our amazing neon workshop for a special event of neon life drawing! Join us in Angel for an evening of vibrant artistic fun. Come to a life drawing class like no other using neon reactive arts materials to draw inspiringly colourful life models.
Neon Naked will continue Covid protection actions. Changes to the workshop will be a smaller capacity, social distancing within the class, and hand sanitiser provided. If a lockdown is extended and the events are cancelled all tickets will be refunded.
Classes are on Mondays (excluding the first Monday of every month) from 6 PM to 7:30 PM and 8 PM to 9:30 PM.
Also on the first Sunday of every month, 7:30 PM to 9 PM.
 This class explores creative drawing, moving away from the perfectionist traditional teachings of life drawing. By trying out several different image-making techniques from continuous line drawing to pointillism the artists are encouraged to think outside the box and create more unusual imagery.
As described in TimeOut Magazine as 'It might look like a Full Moon party, but this evening of sketching is an experiment in light, colour, and texture. The models become &lsquo;living sculptures&rsquo; covered in UV lights and reactive body paints. Trippy.'
Neon Naked is a unique life drawing experience that specializes in creating unusual and creative designs by using vibrant and bold living sculptures. By combining UV light and reactive body paints with hand-crafted flamboyant accessories it's easy to get the creative juices flowing. 
The class starts with some quick and fun drawing exercises to get you warmed up. Then goes into longer drawing times with more exciting life images, experimenting with colour, light, and texture.
Art supplies are provided however please feel free to bring your own. With essentials such as pencil, paper and drawing boards but also you can use fluorescent glowing neon pastels and highlighters to make your art pop!
No experience needed. Help is always available if you get a challenging pose.
It's fun and friendly with a chilled out atmosphere. A great affordable evening out if you want to try something new.
All designs and accessories are created by Jylle Navarro who has been specialising in UV reactive materials and performance art for many years.
For more information on the Old Queens Head - www.theoldqueenshead.com
Time Out says 'A right royal boozer with more trimmings than one of its own Sunday roasts: gigs, film screenings, comedy, DJs and, obviously, loads of lovely liquids..'
Follow on Facebook and check out more images of past events or look on our Instagram to see all the images and quotes that other people have posted about there experience.
No none lockdown related refunds are available however you can gift / exchange tickets to any future events. For large group bookings please get in touch.
www.neonnaked.com

The Old Queens Head is opening its doors to our amazing neon workshop for a special event of neon life drawing!
Join us in Angel for an evening of vibrant artistic fun. Come to a life drawing class like no other using neon reactive arts materials to draw inspiringly colourful life models.
Neon Naked will continue Covid protection actions. Changes to the workshop will be a smaller capacity, social distancing within the class, and hand sanitiser provided. If a lockdown is extended and the events are cancelled all tickets will be refunded.
Classes are on Mondays (excluding the first Monday of every month) from 6 PM to 7:30 PM and 8 PM to 9:30 PM.
Also on the first Sunday of every month, 7:30 PM to 9 PM.

This class explores creative drawing, moving away from the perfectionist traditional teachings of life drawing. By trying out several different image-making techniques from continuous line drawing to pointillism the artists are encouraged to think outside the box and create more unusual imagery.
As described in TimeOut Magazine as 'It might look like a Full Moon party, but this evening of sketching is an experiment in light, colour, and texture. The models become ‘living sculptures’ covered in UV lights and reactive body paints. Trippy.'
Neon Naked is a unique life drawing experience that specializes in creating unusual and creative designs by using vibrant and bold living sculptures. By combining UV light and reactive body paints with hand-crafted flamboyant accessories it's easy to get the creative juices flowing.


The class starts with some quick and fun drawing exercises to get you warmed up. Then goes into longer drawing times with more exciting life images, experimenting with colour, light, and texture.
Art supplies are provided however please feel free to bring your own. With essentials such as pencil, paper and drawing boards but also you can use fluorescent glowing neon pastels and highlighters to make your art pop!
No experience needed. Help is always available if you get a challenging pose.
It's fun and friendly with a chilled out atmosphere. A great affordable evening out if you want to try something new.
All designs and accessories are created by Jylle Navarro who has been specialising in UV reactive materials and performance art for many years.
For more information on the Old Queens Head - www.theoldqueenshead.com
Time Out says 'A right royal boozer with more trimmings than one of its own Sunday roasts: gigs, film screenings, comedy, DJs and, obviously, loads of lovely liquids..'
Follow on Facebook and check out more images of past events or look on our Instagram to see all the images and quotes that other people have posted about there experience.
No none lockdown related refunds are available however you can gift / exchange tickets to any future events. For large group bookings please get in touch.
www.neonnaked.com

Neon Naked Life Drawing

Life Drawing & Portraiture

The Old Queens Head is opening its doors to our amazing neon workshop for a special event of neon life drawing!
Join us in Angel for an evening of vibrant artistic fun. Come to a life drawing class like no other using neon reactive arts materials to draw inspiringly colourful life models.

Neon Naked Life Drawing | Old Queens Heah | Angel

General admission

London&#39;s Finest Weekly Mambo Night - Every Tuesday Come and learn stylish Salsa dancing at a renowned Salsa dance academy in London <hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><h2 style="color: rgb(30, 10, 60); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(30, 10, 60);">Funky Mambo presents Salsa On2sdays - SALSA CLASSES &amp; PARTY</h2>Join us for an exciting evening of salsa dancing at Funky Mambo&#39;s Salsa On2sdays event! Whether you&#39;re a beginner or an experienced dancer, this event is perfect for everyone who wants to learn and enjoy the vibrant world of salsa.Starting on at&nbsp;19:15 GMT, our talented instructors will guide you through energetic and fun-filled salsa classes. Learn the latest moves, improve your technique, and gain confidence on the dance floor. Our friendly and inclusive atmosphere ensures that everyone feels welcome and comfortable to express themselves through dance.After the classes, get ready to put your new skills into action at our lively salsa party! Dance the night away to the infectious rhythms of salsa music, surrounded by fellow enthusiasts and a vibrant dance community. Whether you prefer classic salsa or want to explore other Latin dance styles, our DJ will keep the party going with a mix of exciting tunes.Don&#39;t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn, dance, and socialise with fellow salsa/mambo lovers. Join us at Funky Mambo&#39;s Salsa On2sdays - SALSA CLASSES &amp; PARTY and let the rhythm move you! Funky Mambo presents Salsa On2sdays London&#39;s finest weekly Mambo night *************************** Our usual schedule: Tuesdays Time: 19:00-23:30 *Venue: Downstairs at the Dome Address: 178 Junction Road, London N19 5QQ &gt;1 min. walk from Tufnell Park Station (Northern Line) *************************** SCHEDULE:Salsa (On2) Classes by Funky Mambo teaching team 7.00 Door opens 7.15 Foundation (All level) 7:15 Open Shines (Imp/Int) 8:00 Partner Work (3-4 Levels) ★★★ Party/Social dancing 9.00 till 11:30 ****************************** Prices: Classes &amp; Social &pound;12 - CASH only at the door, or Online at Eventbrite or Ticketlab *Online booking fees apply to all the online purchases. &pound;10 for students with a valid NUS card Social/Party only &pound;8 - CASH only at the door, or Online at Eventbrite or Ticketlab *Online booking fees apply to all the online purchases. &pound;6 for students with a valid NUS card ********************* * All levels welcome * Drop-in Classes - Join us anytime you like! * Beginners/Absolute Beginners welcome * No partner, no booking required * All the classes are taught by experienced teachers with a high reputation * Fun and friendly atmosphere * Any style of dancers (Salsa On1, On2, On3, Cuban, Colombian, etc.) are welcome! * Great venue just 1 min from Tufnell Park Tube Station with wooden floor * Great music played by top DJs * Get fit while having fun! * Make new friends * Fully licensed bar in the venue * Free drinking water * Please refrain from bringing any drinks from outside. Please buy drinks and at the venue to support the venue &amp; events. * Age 18 or over * Filming and photographing may take place during our events for promotional purpose. If you wish not to be in those videos and/or photographs, kindly inform the photo/videographers or a member of the staff. =================== * Please do not attend this event if you are unwell. * Hand sanitisers will be provided. Please wash your hands frequently.

London's Finest Weekly Mambo Night - Every Tuesday Come and learn stylish Salsa dancing at a renowned Salsa dance academy in London





Funky Mambo presents Salsa On2sdays - SALSA CLASSES & PARTY
Join us for an exciting evening of salsa dancing at Funky Mambo's Salsa On2sdays event! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, this event is perfect for everyone who wants to learn and enjoy the vibrant world of salsa.
Starting on at 19:15 GMT, our talented instructors will guide you through energetic and fun-filled salsa classes. Learn the latest moves, improve your technique, and gain confidence on the dance floor. Our friendly and inclusive atmosphere ensures that everyone feels welcome and comfortable to express themselves through dance.
After the classes, get ready to put your new skills into action at our lively salsa party! Dance the night away to the infectious rhythms of salsa music, surrounded by fellow enthusiasts and a vibrant dance community. Whether you prefer classic salsa or want to explore other Latin dance styles, our DJ will keep the party going with a mix of exciting tunes.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn, dance, and socialise with fellow salsa/mambo lovers. Join us at Funky Mambo's Salsa On2sdays - SALSA CLASSES & PARTY and let the rhythm move you!


Funky Mambo presents Salsa On2sdays
London's finest weekly Mambo night

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Our usual schedule:
Tuesdays
Time: 19:00-23:30
*Venue: Downstairs at the Dome
Address: 178 Junction Road, London N19 5QQ
>1 min. walk from Tufnell Park Station (Northern Line)

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SCHEDULE:
Salsa (On2) Classes by Funky Mambo teaching team
7.00 Door opens
7.15 Foundation (All level)
7:15 Open Shines (Imp/Int)
8:00 Partner Work (3-4 Levels)
★★★
Party/Social dancing
9.00 till 11:30

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Prices:
Classes & Social
£12 - CASH only at the door, or Online at Eventbrite or Ticketlab
*Online booking fees apply to all the online purchases.
£10 for students with a valid NUS card

Social/Party only
£8 - CASH only at the door, or Online at Eventbrite or Ticketlab
*Online booking fees apply to all the online purchases.
£6 for students with a valid NUS card



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* All levels welcome
* Drop-in Classes - Join us anytime you like!
* Beginners/Absolute Beginners welcome
* No partner, no booking required
* All the classes are taught by experienced teachers with a high reputation
* Fun and friendly atmosphere
* Any style of dancers (Salsa On1, On2, On3, Cuban, Colombian, etc.) are welcome!
* Great venue just 1 min from Tufnell Park Tube Station with wooden floor
* Great music played by top DJs
* Get fit while having fun!
* Make new friends
* Fully licensed bar in the venue
* Free drinking water
* Please refrain from bringing any drinks from outside. Please buy drinks and at the venue to support the venue & events.
* Age 18 or over
* Filming and photographing may take place during our events for promotional purpose. If you wish not to be in those videos and/or photographs, kindly inform the photo/videographers or a member of the staff.

===================
* Please do not attend this event if you are unwell.
* Hand sanitisers will be provided. Please wash your hands frequently.

Funky Mambo (Salsa Classes)

Salsa Dancing

Learn the popular Night Club Style Salsa aka Salsa On2/Mambo with Funky Mambo! Every Tuesday. No partner, no pre-experience required. 😊

Funky Mambo presents Salsa On2sdays - SALSA CLASSES & PARTY 2024

Salsa Classes incl. Social

Social/Club only

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<div data-test-html="true" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">It don&rsquo;t mean a thang if it ain&rsquo;t got&hellip; those &lsquo;Jazz Notes&rsquo;.Enjoy sumptuous, chilled and scintillating jazz at the &#39;Jazz Notes&#39; jazz jam.The session welcomes lovers of jazz/good music and instrumentalists/singers who would like to jam on the day.No matter the time, place or date. These cats can play!</div>

It don’t mean a thang if it ain’t got… those ‘Jazz Notes’.
Enjoy sumptuous, chilled and scintillating jazz at the 'Jazz Notes' jazz jam.
The session welcomes lovers of jazz/good music and instrumentalists/singers who would like to jam on the day.
No matter the time, place or date. These cats can play!

Different Planet

Jazz

Jazz Notes – Jazz Jam @ The Spice of Life, Soho

<div data-test-html="true" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">It don&rsquo;t mean a thang if it ain&rsquo;t got&hellip; those &lsquo;Jazz Notes&rsquo;.Enjoy sumptuous, chilled and scintillating jazz at the &#39;Jazz Notes&#39; jazz jam with the Jazz, Soul, Funk Collective (JSFC).The session welcomes lovers of jazz/good music and instrumentalists/singers who would like to jam on the day.No matter the time, place or date. These cats can play! ****Tickets &pound;7.50 (plus booking fee)Optional, delicious Sunday roast or vegan/vegitarian dishes served all day. The cost of food and drink is not included in the entry ticket fee. ***** Please note seating is allocated on a first come first served basis. A ticket does not guarantee a seat. ***** Event Video Highlight: <a data-fr-linked="true" href="https://youtu.be/OdmPbDtWSug?si=kpMzalkwXrJ_mm2S" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;"></a><a href="https://youtu.be/OdmPbDtWSug?si=kpMzalkwXrJ_mm2S" fr-original-style="" style="user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">Video</a> </div>

It don’t mean a thang if it ain’t got… those ‘Jazz Notes’.
Enjoy sumptuous, chilled and scintillating jazz at the 'Jazz Notes' jazz jam with the Jazz, Soul, Funk Collective (JSFC).
The session welcomes lovers of jazz/good music and instrumentalists/singers who would like to jam on the day.
No matter the time, place or date. These cats can play!

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Tickets £7.50 (plus booking fee)
Optional, delicious Sunday roast or vegan/vegitarian dishes served all day. The cost of food and drink is not included in the entry ticket fee.

*****
Please note seating is allocated on a first come first served basis. A ticket does not guarantee a seat.

*****

Event Video Highlight: Video


<p id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">LOOKING FOR: MG, ADULT FICTIONJo Williamson has been in publishing for over 25 years. Having worked in Children&rsquo;s books PR for Dorling Kindersley, HarperCollins and Orion, she started as an agent with Antony Harwood in 2008. She feels very privileged being with authors at the very start of their publishing journey and enjoys close working relationships with all her clients. From editorial help, general advice on the publishing world, guiding careers long-term and general cheerleading, she feels she has the perfect job. Although nothing is off limits and she loves being surprised by submissions,In middle grade children&#39;s fiction, Jo is particularly looking for books with heart, epic adventures with voice-led characters, and younger funny fiction with series potential.&nbsp;In adult fiction, page-turning Commercial Women&rsquo;s and Book Club fiction are right up Jo&#39;s street, including psychological suspense, thriller, cosy crime and books that don&rsquo;t quite fit the mould. Above all, she wants stories that linger long after the final page has been read. Jo is not the right fit for police procedurals.Jo would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">(In addition to the paid sessions, Jo is kindly offering one free session for low income/underrepresented writers. Please email <a href="mailto:agent121@iaminprint.co.uk" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size);" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto;">agent121@iaminprint.co.uk</a> to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of&nbsp;I Am In Print).&nbsp;By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with&nbsp;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.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The submission deadline is: Monday 7th October 2024

LOOKING FOR: MG, ADULT FICTION
Jo Williamson has been in publishing for over 25 years. Having worked in Children’s books PR for Dorling Kindersley, HarperCollins and Orion, she started as an agent with Antony Harwood in 2008. She feels very privileged being with authors at the very start of their publishing journey and enjoys close working relationships with all her clients. From editorial help, general advice on the publishing world, guiding careers long-term and general cheerleading, she feels she has the perfect job. Although nothing is off limits and she loves being surprised by submissions,
In middle grade children's fiction, Jo is particularly looking for books with heart, epic adventures with voice-led characters, and younger funny fiction with series potential. 
In adult fiction, page-turning Commercial Women’s and Book Club fiction are right up Jo's street, including psychological suspense, thriller, cosy crime and books that don’t quite fit the mould. Above all, she wants stories that linger long after the final page has been read. Jo is not the right fit for police procedurals.
Jo would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document.
(In addition to the paid sessions, Jo 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 8th January 2025

I Am In Print

Fiction Writing

13th January Jo Williamson #Agent121. Looking for: MG, ADULT FICTION

<h3 style="color: rgb(14, 14, 14); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(14, 14, 14);">Read and discuss this lovely romance, telling the story of a woman torn between love and duty, between Ireland and America&nbsp;</h3><h4 style="color: rgb(14, 14, 14); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(14, 14, 14);">Highlights</h4><ul style="color: rgb(14, 14, 14); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(14, 14, 14);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Join this book club&nbsp;and gain&nbsp;extra motivation to read in English</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">6 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Read &amp; discuss this charming story&nbsp;of home, of migration to America, of life changing decisions&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be corrected by an expert English teacher&nbsp;to remove errors and mistakes</li></ul>Practise and&nbsp;develop your English&nbsp;online in this 6 week English book club course using Brooklyn by Colm T&oacute;ib&iacute;n. &nbsp;Each week you&nbsp;read&nbsp;some chapters,&nbsp;discuss&nbsp;them in class and&nbsp;improve&nbsp;specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also&nbsp;examining&nbsp;literary aspects of the novel. &nbsp;Personalised feedback&nbsp;improves&nbsp;your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.<h4 style="color: rgb(14, 14, 14); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(14, 14, 14);">The Book Club book</h4><div style="color: rgb(14, 14, 14); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(14, 14, 14);">This is a lovely, quiet sort of book about a small town girl getting a chance to change her life. &nbsp;Ireland in the early 1950s is difficult, and for Eilis Lacey, as for other Irish girls, opportunities are limited. So when she gets a chance to emigrate to New York, she has to go. This is a story of love and of duty. &nbsp;It&#39;s a powerful portrait of a woman making decisions that will shape her whole life, told in a simple, elegant style. &nbsp;&nbsp;With this elating and humane novel, Colm T&oacute;ib&iacute;n has produced a masterwork ―&nbsp;Sunday Times The most compelling and moving portrait of a young woman I have read in a long time -- Zo&euml; Heller ―&nbsp;Guardian, Books of the Year Suffused with humane depth, funny, affecting, deftly plotted ... a novel of magnificent accomplishment -- Peter Kemp ―&nbsp;Sunday Times, Novel of the Year</div><div style="color: rgb(14, 14, 14); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(14, 14, 14);"></div><div style="color: rgb(14, 14, 14); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(14, 14, 14);">Geoff says:<blockquote fr-original-style="" style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(94, 53, 177); color: rgb(94, 53, 177); margin-left: 0px; padding-left: 5px; box-sizing: border-box;">"Colm T&oacute;ib&iacute;n is one of the great Irish modern writers. &nbsp;Brooklyn, set in Colm T&oacute;ib&iacute;n&#39;s home town,&nbsp;was the winner of the Costa Novel Award, and has been made into a much loved film starring&nbsp;Saoirse Ronan - but as usual the book is better!"</blockquote></div>

Read and discuss this beautiful story of friendship, love and truth set in London, Tuscany and Florence
Highlights
Join this book club and gain extra motivation to read in English
7 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English
Discuss this novel of beauty, love and art over 4 decades 
Be corrected by an expert English teacher to remove errors and mistakes
Practise and develop your English online in this 7 week advanced English book club course reading and discussing Still Life by Sarah Winman. Each week you read some chapters, discuss them in class and improve specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also examining literary aspects of the novel. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
The Book Club book
In Italy in 1944 two strangers meet in a Tuscan villa. Ulysses Temper is a young British soldier, Evelyn Skinner a free-thinking independent-minded 64-year-old art historian, come to rescue paintings from the war and relive her memories. This chance meeting with Evelyn will transform Ulysses’ life – and everyone who knows him.
‘THE most beautiful book … it will stay with me a long time’ SARA COX, BBC TWO’S BETWEEN THE COVERS
Geoff says:
"This is a lovely novel, with references to the great writer EM Forster and his masterpiece "A Room With A View". Much loved by readers, the characters of this novel stay with you for a long time." 


Book Club School

English Language Teaching

English Speaking

English Literature

English

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

Still Life - Mondays from 13th January

Read and discuss this witty, best-selling murder mystery - clever and compelling 
Highlights
Join this book club and gain extra motivation to read in English
7 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English
Read this amusing book to develop your understanding of colloquial English
Be corrected by an expert English teacher to remove errors and mistakes
Practise and develop your English online in this 7 week English book club course using the Richard Osman's new series after The Thursday Murder Club, We Solve Murders. Each week you read some chapters, discuss them in class and improve specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also examining literary aspects of the novel. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
The Book Club book
This is the first in a new series for detective duo Steve and Amy Wheeler. Steve is happily retired and likes his routines: the pub quiz, sitting outside, his cat. His past was full of adventure, but now he likes a quiet life. His daughter-in-law Amy, however, loves adrenaline. She's a private security officer, protecting a world-famous author Rosie D’Antonio on a remote island. It should be a simple job, until there's a murder, a lot of money and someone trying to kill Amy. 
This thriller is filled with action, amusing lines and warmth. And you need to work out "whodunnit" - who committed the crime!
'The thing that shines through in Osman’s writing is that he really likes people and revels in all their foibles and eccentricities. All of which makes for a delightful read' THE OBSERVER
Geoff says:
"Richard Osman is the famous author of the best-selling Thursday Murder Club series. This new book has broken all records as the best-selling adult hardback fiction book in the UK. It is full of action, yet witty, with interesting characters, and full of British English idioms and colloquialisms - great for improving your knowledge of how English is actually spoken!"


We Solve Murders - Mondays from 13th January

A standalone 10-week course - 2 hours per week online with daytime and evening options - that will introduce you to the materials, tools, and techniques used in quilling and to Craft4Smiles C.I.C and our tutors. &nbsp; At the end of each session you will have a lovely quilled item to show family and friends or to display on your shelf! You will be told about the other courses we offer so that you can make an informed choice about further learning. Participants in this course often move on to our Introduction to Paper Craft and Mixed Media Course that will introduce you to the basic materials, tools, equipment and techniques used. Experience has shown us that participants for whom English is not their first language, have found that quilling has helped them improve their understanding and spoken English as there is a lot of repetition of basic terms including numbers, colours and directions. Working with someon for whom English is their first language is also helpful.&nbsp;ProgrammeWeek 1: Basic Shapes (1)Week 2: Basic Shapes and Use of a Quilling Comb (2)&nbsp;Week 3: Flower and Butterfly: Picture 8&rdquo; x 10&rdquo;Week 4: Making a Shape to Hold Quilled Pieces: Capital LetterWeek 6: Basket of FlowersWeek 7: Cherry Blossom BoxWeek 8: 2 x 5&rdquo; x 7&rdquo; Pictures: Duck and BoatWeek 11: Pot of Lavender (1)&nbsp;Week 10: Pot of Lavender (2)You will receive all the materials and items of equipment needed to complete the course. These are yours to keep:&nbsp;Materials and Equipment&nbsp;Quilling Kit:&nbsp;Quilling Paper Strips: 39 mm: a variety of coloursQuilling Paper Strips: 39 mm: whiteQuilling BoardNeedlemaker&#39;s Wheel of PinsQuilling Formers x 2&nbsp;Quilling Comb1 Pair TweezersPokey ToolQuilling Tool: ShortQuilling Tool: LongScissorsGlue ApplicatorBook Binders&rsquo; Glue 30 mlBlack and white 300 gsm card for box and pictureCraft4Smiles C.I.C. is crafting community that&nbsp;provides accessible high quality creative papercraft and mixed media online programmes for adults. Our courses are social and interactive whether delivered online or in-person. Our aim is to introduce and build crafting skills and the basic skills needed for success in the workplace and at home, including self-confidence, problem solving, communicating in a group, basic maths and English. We teach over 45 different paper craft and mixed media techniques. Each course is carefully constructed to help you develop your crafting skills and knowledge. &nbsp;Crafting and our courses are mindful, taking us away from the day-to-day. Participants have consistently reported improvements in their wellbeing. &nbsp;Anyone who wants to learn new skills can join our programmes. &nbsp;No previous experience of papercrafting or mixed media work is needed. We have delivered courses successfully in Cambridgeshire for 6 1/2 years and have worked with 280 Cambridges residents during this time. 86% of participants state that what we offer has helped to improve their wellbeing. 75% state that it has made a positive difference to their daily lives. &nbsp;Please note that the Cademy calenda/description states that this course is over 13 weeks. This is because the 10 weeks of the course are delivered over 13 weeks, during 3 of which, Craft4Smiles is closed for holidays!&nbsp;

A standalone 10-week course - 2 hours per week online with daytime and evening options - that will introduce you to the materials, tools, and techniques used in quilling and to Craft4Smiles C.I.C and our tutors. At the end of each session you will have a lovely quilled item to show family and friends or to display on your shelf! You will be told about the other courses we offer so that you can make an informed choice about further learning. Participants in this course often move on to our Introduction to Paper Craft and Mixed Media Course that will introduce you to the basic materials, tools, equipment and techniques used. Experience has shown us that participants for whom English is not their first language, have found that quilling has helped them improve their understanding and spoken English as there is a lot of repetition of basic terms including numbers, colours and directions. Working with someon for whom English is their first language is also helpful. 
Programme
Week 1: Basic Shapes (1)
Week 2: Basic Shapes and Use of a Quilling Comb (2) 
Week 3: Flower and Butterfly: Picture 8” x 10”
Week 4: Making a Shape to Hold Quilled Pieces: Capital Letter
Week 6: Basket of Flowers
Week 7: Cherry Blossom Box
Week 8: 2 x 5” x 7” Pictures: Duck and Boat
Week 11: Pot of Lavender (1) 
Week 10: Pot of Lavender (2)
You will receive all the materials and items of equipment needed to complete the course. These are yours to keep: 
Materials and Equipment
 Quilling Kit: 
Quilling Paper Strips: 39 mm: a variety of colours
Quilling Paper Strips: 39 mm: white
Quilling Board
Needlemaker's Wheel of Pins
Quilling Formers x 2 
Quilling Comb
1 Pair Tweezers
Pokey Tool
Quilling Tool: Short
Quilling Tool: Long
Scissors
Glue Applicator
Book Binders’ Glue 30 ml
Black and white 300 gsm card for box and picture
Craft4Smiles C.I.C. is crafting community that provides accessible high quality creative papercraft and mixed media online programmes for adults. Our courses are social and interactive whether delivered online or in-person. Our aim is to introduce and build crafting skills and the basic skills needed for success in the workplace and at home, including self-confidence, problem solving, communicating in a group, basic maths and English. We teach over 45 different paper craft and mixed media techniques. Each course is carefully constructed to help you develop your crafting skills and knowledge. 
Crafting and our courses are mindful, taking us away from the day-to-day. Participants have consistently reported improvements in their wellbeing. Anyone who wants to learn new skills can join our programmes. No previous experience of papercrafting or mixed media work is needed. We have delivered courses successfully in Cambridgeshire for 6 1/2 years and have worked with 280 Cambridges residents during this time. 86% of participants state that what we offer has helped to improve their wellbeing. 75% state that it has made a positive difference to their daily lives. 
Please note that the Cademy calenda/description states that this course is over 13 weeks. This is because the 10 weeks of the course are delivered over 13 weeks, during 3 of which, Craft4Smiles is closed for holidays! 


Craft4Smiles C.I.C. 

A standalone 10-week quilling course - 2 hours per week online with daytime and evening options - that will introduce you to the materials, tools, and techniques used in quilling and to Craft4Smiles C.I.C and our tutors.   At the end of each session you will have a lovely quilled item to show family and friends or to display on your shelf!  All materials and equipment needed will be supplied and are yours to keep. This course is helpful for those for whom English is not their native tongue as there is a lot of repetition of basic terms including numbers, colours and directions.  

Quilling

Craft4Smiles Cademy Launch

Become a Certified User Experience ProfessionalBuild a career in UX with the world&rsquo;s only university credit-rated online UX course. Acquire the mindset, the skills and the confidence that make UX designers so valuable. A rewarding and meaningful career awaits.Why become a UX designer?<ul style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Be in demand UX is a high-growth sector. The demand for UX designers far outstrips the supply of qualified professionals. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Get well paid UX designers are highly paid. The average entry-level salary for a UX designer in the United Kingdom is &pound;35,465 (PayScale, 2019) </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Love your job UX designers make an impact. They solve real-world problems using an exciting mix of research, design, technology and psychology.</li></ul><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;">Study methodOnline, self-pacedDuration6 monthsAccess to content12 monthsQualificationLevel 8 Diploma - User Experience DesignAwarded by Glasgow Caledonian UniversityRegulated by SQAAdditional infoExam(s) / assessment(s) is included in priceTutor is available to students<hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Description</h2><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Duration: 6 months Get certified in six months following a flexible, structured learning path. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Delivery: Online The course is delivered entirely online, including video modules, mentor-led webinars and support. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Assessment: 2-hour exam Before getting certified, you&#39;ll be assessed during a two-hour exam taken online.</li></ul>Outcomes for you<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Think like a UX designer; adopt the mindset that sets them apart</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Showcase your knowledge with a portfolio of project work</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Speak with the confidence that comes from a true, deep understanding of UX</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Advance your career with job-ready skills</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Complete a university credit-rated course, valued by employers globally</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Become a Certified UX Professional</li></ul>Learn with usWe&rsquo;ve worked hard to design the best possible online learning experience for you. As well as an unmatched syllabus, our approach includes:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Projects &amp; portfolio Learn by doing with a series of real-world projects ideal for your UX portfolio. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Mentors &amp; webinars Be guided by our hand-picked, world-class mentors during monthly webinars. </li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Structure &amp; support Stay motivated with a structured programme supported by fellow students and our customer success team.</li></ul>What you&rsquo;ll learnWe&rsquo;ve put together a university credit-rated curriculum that&rsquo;s deep, rigorous and covers everything you need to know to become a certified UX professional and turbocharge your career.<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 01&nbsp;- Introduction to UX design</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 02&nbsp;- User research</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 03&nbsp;- User goals</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 04&nbsp;- Structure and navigation</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 05&nbsp;- Interactions</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 06&nbsp;- Design principles</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 07&nbsp;- Design patterns</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 08&nbsp;- Mobile</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 09&nbsp;- Workflows</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 10&nbsp;- Prototyping and handover</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 11 - AI and UX</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 12 - Creating your portfolio</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Module 13 - Career guidance Hub</li><li style="font-weight: bold; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-weight: bold;">Tutorials for Figma</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Projects and portfolio&nbsp;- Projects that build into a portfolio</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Exam&nbsp;- 2-hour final exam</li></ul></section><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Requirements</h2>BackgroundYou don&rsquo;t need experience in design or technology to enrol in our courses, although having one or both is a definite bonus. Our students come from a diverse array of backgrounds, including project management, development, graphic design, product management, business analysis and so on.CommitmentYou do need to be motivated and committed. We set a high bar. Studying for one of our professional qualifications requires a certain amount of time, energy and focus. Our team will be there to support you along every step of the way but success will come as a result of your own diligence.</section><section style="color: rgb(15, 21, 26); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(15, 21, 26);"><h2 fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Career path</h2><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The average salary for entry level user experience designers is &pound;28,000</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The average salary for user experience designers with 1-5 years experience ranges from &pound;29,000 to &pound;50,000</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The average salary for user experience managers/leads is &pound;80,000</li></ul>Information from LinkedIn Salary Reports, based on real jobs listings.</section>

Become a Certified User Experience Professional
Build a career in UX with the world’s only university credit-rated online UX course. Acquire the mindset, the skills and the confidence that make UX designers so valuable. A rewarding and meaningful career awaits.
Why become a UX designer?
Be in demand
UX is a high-growth sector. The demand for UX designers far outstrips the supply of qualified professionals.
Get well paid
UX designers are highly paid. The average entry-level salary for a UX designer in the United Kingdom is £35,465 (PayScale, 2019)
Love your job
UX designers make an impact. They solve real-world problems using an exciting mix of research, design, technology and psychology.



Study method
Online, self-paced
Duration
6 months
Access to content
12 months
Qualification
Level 8 Diploma - User Experience Design
Awarded by Glasgow Caledonian University
Regulated by SQA
Additional info
Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
Tutor is available to students



Description
Duration: 6 months
Get certified in six months following a flexible, structured learning path.
Delivery: Online
The course is delivered entirely online, including video modules, mentor-led webinars and support.
Assessment: 2-hour exam
Before getting certified, you'll be assessed during a two-hour exam taken online.
Outcomes for you
Think like a UX designer; adopt the mindset that sets them apart
Showcase your knowledge with a portfolio of project work
Speak with the confidence that comes from a true, deep understanding of UX
Advance your career with job-ready skills
Complete a university credit-rated course, valued by employers globally
Become a Certified UX Professional
Learn with us
We’ve worked hard to design the best possible online learning experience for you. As well as an unmatched syllabus, our approach includes:
Projects & portfolio
Learn by doing with a series of real-world projects ideal for your UX portfolio.
Mentors & webinars
Be guided by our hand-picked, world-class mentors during monthly webinars.
Structure & support
Stay motivated with a structured programme supported by fellow students and our customer success team.
What you’ll learn
We’ve put together a university credit-rated curriculum that’s deep, rigorous and
covers everything you need to know to become a certified UX professional and
turbocharge your career.
Module 01 - Introduction to UX design
Module 02 - User research
Module 03 - User goals
Module 04 - Structure and navigation
Module 05 - Interactions
Module 06 - Design principles
Module 07 - Design patterns
Module 08 - Mobile
Module 09 - Workflows
Module 10 - Prototyping and handover
Module 11 - AI and UX
Module 12 - Creating your portfolio
Module 13 - Career guidance Hub
Tutorials for Figma
Projects and portfolio - Projects that build into a portfolio
Exam - 2-hour final exam
Requirements
Background
You don’t need experience in design or technology to enrol in our courses, although having one or both is a definite bonus. Our students come from a diverse array of backgrounds, including project management, development, graphic design, product management, business analysis and so on.
Commitment
You do need to be motivated and committed. We set a high bar. Studying for one of our professional qualifications requires a certain amount of time, energy and focus. Our team will be there to support you along every step of the way but success will come as a result of your own diligence.
Career path
The average salary for entry level user experience designers is £28,000
The average salary for user experience designers with 1-5 years experience ranges from £29,000 to £50,000
The average salary for user experience managers/leads is £80,000
Information from LinkedIn Salary Reports, based on real jobs listings.

UX Design Institute 

Product Design

UI / UX Design

Professional Diploma in UX Design

Still Life - Tuesdays from 14th January

<p id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">LOOKING FOR: YA, ADULT FICTION<p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Laura Bennett developed a love of writing early, attending her first Creative Writing course at college. She then decided to study Writing at Liverpool John Moores University, obtaining a BA before pursuing a career in teaching. She began work at a college for young adults with special needs, and then moved to a vocational college while studying for a post-compulsory PGCE. Laura taught English for a few years, and also ran several Creative Writing courses before returning to LJMU to obtain an MA in Writing. She then worked as a teaching assistant at a local secondary school, before leaving that job to pursue a career at the <a href="https://www.liverpool-literary.agency/" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size);" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto;">Liverpool Literary Agency</a>. She has also worked as a private tutor, written for tabletop roleplaying games, and is the narrative writer for an Indie video game.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Laura is looking for adult and YA science fiction and fantasy of all stripes, including steampunk, post-apocalyptic, urban fantasy, supernatural, and dystopian. She loves diverse casts and complicated relationships. Stories that focus on realistic characters with strong voices are a definite hit, no matter how fantastical their worlds.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Laura would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">(In addition to the paid sessions, Laura is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email <a href="mailto:agent121@iaminprint.co.uk" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size);" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto;">agent121@iaminprint.co.uk</a> to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of&nbsp;I Am In Print).&nbsp;By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with&nbsp;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.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The submission deadline is: Thursday 2 May 2024

LOOKING FOR: YA, ADULT FICTION
Laura Bennett developed a love of writing early, attending her first Creative Writing course at college. She then decided to study Writing at Liverpool John Moores University, obtaining a BA before pursuing a career in teaching. She began work at a college for young adults with special needs, and then moved to a vocational college while studying for a post-compulsory PGCE. Laura taught English for a few years, and also ran several Creative Writing courses before returning to LJMU to obtain an MA in Writing. She then worked as a teaching assistant at a local secondary school, before leaving that job to pursue a career at the Liverpool Literary Agency. She has also worked as a private tutor, written for tabletop roleplaying games, and is the narrative writer for an Indie video game.
Laura is looking for adult and YA science fiction and fantasy of all stripes, including steampunk, post-apocalyptic, urban fantasy, supernatural, and dystopian. She loves diverse casts and complicated relationships. Stories that focus on realistic characters with strong voices are a definite hit, no matter how fantastical their worlds.
Laura would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document.
(In addition to the paid sessions, Laura 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: Friday 10th January 2025

BOOKINGS CLOSE 10th January for: 14th January Laura Bennett #Agent121. Looking for: YA, ADULT FICTION

Read and discuss this modern retelling of The Iliad by award winning writer Madeline Miller
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Practise and develop your English online in this 7 week advanced English book club course reading and discussing the modern best-selling novel The Song of Achilles by award winning writer Madeline Miller. Each week you read some chapters, discuss them in class and improve specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also examining literary aspects of the novel. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
The Book Club book
A gripping tale of love, ambition and immortal fame. This book was the winner of the Orange Women's Prize for Fiction and has sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide. It retells the story of The Iliad for modern times. The young prince Patroclus is exiled to the court of King Peleus, and is befriended by his son, Achilles. As the young men learn of war and medicine, their bond deepens, in spite of Achilles's mother Thetis. But when news reaches them that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, Achilles must fulfill his destiny and go to war in far off Troy. Not knowing what will become of them Patroclus accompanies him, and the years that follow test everything they value.

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Join this book club and gain extra motivation to read in English
7 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English
Read and discuss these important novels about race, identity and sexuality 
Be corrected by an expert English teacher to remove errors and mistakes
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The Book Club books
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Geoff says:
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