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LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION / NON-FICTION Ciara McEllin is building her list as a Junior Agent at Watson Little. She reads widely across book club, upmarket and literary fiction. Within these areas, she is drawn to novels that examine family and relationship dynamics, sexuality, identity, and vulnerability. Ciara is keen to hear from writers who take a fresh approach to these themes, whether that be a new perspective on a traditional narrative or a focus on characters and voices that remain underrepresented: think Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck, Asymmetry by Lisa Halliday or Monkey Grip by Helen Garner. She will always want to read beautifully written novels with a strong sense of place, tangible characters and an essence that stays with you – living deep in your bones – long after you’ve finished reading. Recent reads Ciara has enjoyed include: Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry, Enter Ghost by Isabella Hammad, Close to Home by Michael Magee, Siblings by Brigitte Reimann, Trespasses by Louise Kennedy, The Idiot by Elif Batuman, Highway Blue by Ailsa McFarlane and My Phantoms by Gwendoline Riley. At the moment Ciara is particularly eager to see: - Sexy, sensual and seductive stories that explore desire and sexual boundaries not often represented in literature such as Little Rabbit by Alyssa Songsiridej, Cleanness by Garth Greenwell and Mrs. S by K Patrick - An atmospheric and existential thriller in the vein of Intimacies by Katie Kitamura, In The Cut by Susanna Moore and Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk - An intoxicating coming of-age-tale that captures the aliveness, intelligence and wildness of girlhood like Brutes by Dizz Tate, The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides and The Girls by Emma Cline - Books that are joyful or brutal, particularly those that are both, similar to Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel, Kick the Latch by Kathryn Scanlan and Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan - Stories exploring an Australia or Ireland that is rarely seen in literature for example A Loving, Faithful Animal by Josephine Rowe and Wild Houses by Colin Barrett In non-fiction, Ciara enjoys narrative, memoir and essay collections. She is interested in hearing from experts, academics, critics and journalists writing about society, culture and food, and excited by writers seeking to revise, reshape or revolutionise the conversation in their area of expertise. Some of her favourite non-fiction titles include How To Survive A Plague by David France, The Transgender Issue by Shon Faye, the Living Autobiography Series by Deborah Levy, Last Witnesses: Unchildlike Stories by Svetlana Alexievich, King Kong Theory by Virginie Despentes; and she particularly enjoys the work of M.F.K Fisher, Annie Ernaux, Natalia Ginsburg and Helen Garner. Ciara is not looking for Children’s, YA or Fantasy. Ciara would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 -2 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your completed manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Ciara 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: Thursday 8th May 2025

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

Explore the rich tapestry of global literature and perspectives in this Comparative Literature course. Delve into epic tales, magical realism, postcolonial voices, and more, while analyzing themes of love, identity, and cultural exchange. Gain critical insights into diverse literary traditions and broaden your understanding of humanity across borders.

Overview Like every era, the modern era also has its own take on literature. Learn about the concepts and characteristics of modernist literature and explore its richness with our Modernist Literature Essentials course. This course is meticulously crafted to help you get a clear view of the literature of the modern era. Here, you will learn about stream of consciousness narratives, fragmentation, multiple perspectives and much more. The course will include detailed lessons on Harlem Renaissance and existential and modernist poetry. Then, you will get to know about the post-colonial perspective represented in literature. The modules will also introduce you to the women writers of the modernist era. When you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of achievement. This certificate will increase your employability in the relevant sectors. Enrol now! Course Preview Learning Outcomes Understand the concepts and principles of modernist literature Learn about stream of consciousness narrative style Get introduced to the concepts of fragmentation and multiple perspectives Enhance your knowledge of wasteland, Harlem Renaissance, existential and modernist poetry Familiarise yourself with modernist women writers Why Take This Course From John Academy? Affordable, well-structured and high-quality e-learning study materials Engaging tutorial videos, materials from the industry-leading experts Opportunity to study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result Earn UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification Easily access the course content on mobile, tablet, or desktop from anywhere, anytime Excellent career advancement opportunities Get 24/7 student support via email. What Skills Will You Learn from This Course? Modernist writing Who Should Take This Modernist Literature Essentials Course? Whether you're an existing practitioner or an aspiring professional, this course is an ideal training opportunity. It will elevate your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and a recognised qualification attesting to your knowledge. Are There Any Entry Requirements? This Modernist Literature Essentials course is available to all learners of all academic backgrounds. But learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. And a good understanding of the English language, numeracy, and ICT will be helpful. Certificate of Achievement After completing this course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates & Transcripts can be obtained either in Hardcopy at £14.99 or in PDF format at £11.99. Career Path​ This exclusive Modernist Literature Essentials course will equip you with effective skills and abilities and help you explore career paths such as  Professors Author Publisher Module 01: Introduction to Modernism Introduction to Modernism 00:11:00 Module 02: Stream of Consciousness Narrative Stream of Consciousness Narrative 00:12:00 Module 03: Fragmentation and Multiple Perspectives Fragmentation and Multiple Perspectives 00:14:00 Module 04: The Wasteland and the Post-War World The Wasteland and the Post-War World 00:13:00 Module 05: The Harlem Renaissance The Harlem Renaissance 00:11:00 Module 06: Modernist Women Writers Modernist Women Writers 00:10:00 Module 07: Existentialism and Modernist Poetry Existentialism and Modernist Poetry 00:13:00 Module 08: Postcolonial Perspectives Postcolonial Perspectives 00:12:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Julie Gourinchas (she/they) is developing a selective list focused on upmarket and literary adult fiction across a wide variety of genres. Writers she represents have been nominated for the British Book Awards, the Hugo Awards, the BSFA Awards, and the Saltire National Book Awards, among others. In fiction, she's drawn to a uncommon voices, and striking, intelligent writing – whether vibrant and floral or tense, quick, and sparse – as well as texture in both tone and setting (particularly anything with a strong aesthetic). Above all, she is looking for hooky, high-concept work, but her taste can perhaps be best summarised as "the weird, dark, and gruesome." While literary-speculative is her sweet spot, she considers herself genre agnostic within upmarket/literary fiction, and remains open to compelling and well-executed genre overlap. These include: upmarket and literary horror: especially featuring feminist or cultural themes, body horror, mangled nature, or cosmic, Lovecraftian vibes and looking for a fresh, literary take on vampires. Think Mona Awad, Lucy Rose, Julia Armfield, Jade Song, Stephen Graham Jones. dark and spiky literary dramas with high emotional stakes - think Eliza Clark, Julia May Jonas. razor-sharp dark academia particularly with something to say about the complex and exploitative systems within academia, more The Secret History, less The Atlas Six. gothic fiction, specifically regional gothic anchored in an evocative sense of place in the vein of Alexis Henderson and Alix E. Harrow. grounded fantasy or otherwise speculative fiction with coherent, sharp worldbuilding that feels recognisable and familiar, or directly set in our world. Play with magic, faith, and technology in your story like Babel, or a more literary version like Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries, Blood Over Bright Haven, Metal From Heaven. Searing contemporary fiction centred on themes of identity and belonging: think Sally Rooney, Torrey Peters, or what Saltburn should have been. dark westerns, in particular any that play with the truth and false hopes of the American Dream. magical realism both whimsy with a touch of darkness, and darkness with a touch of whimsy. unhappy romances anything -punk: steampunk, solarpunk, silkpunk, clockpunk, dieselpunk, cyberpunk and more of these! Suffice to say: if you can successfully and smartly comp to Arcane, Julie wants to see it! character-focused historical fiction with a literary edge: think Lauren Groff, Anthony Doerr, Eleanor Catton, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries; including and indeed encouraging alternate history. Stylistically, Julie loves uncommon, thought-provoking experimentation with both prose and form, and anything spiky, toothy, and dark. Happy endings, to her, should feel earned. In all things, compelling character development should come first. First person narration is not impossible, but hard to sell. A smart genre blend is always welcome, as is any fresh-eyed approach to a well-trodden trope. Julie is also very much looking for her first romantasy – especially one that approaches this exciting new genre from a fresh, bold perspective. She is keenly interested in hearing from authors traditionally underrepresented in the industry, including but not restricted to writers of colour; queer, trans, and nonbinary writers; working class writers; disabled writers; etc. Her enduring favourite books include All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, Do Not Say We Have Nothing by Madeleine Thien, The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton, and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials series. More recent favourites include the masterful Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, Babel by R.F. Kuang, Detransition Baby by Torrey Peters, Matrix by Lauren Groff, Tell Me I’m Worthless by Alison Rumfitt, Brother Alive by Zain Khalid, and Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield. In non-fiction, Julie is keen to read in the narrative and “big ideas” spaces, particularly in the realms of politics, history, and the social sciences. Please note: Julie is not looking for young adult, middle grade, and children’s books. Strictly no AI-generated content of any description. Please also bear in mind that, despite a deep and abiding love for all things Tolkien and Star Wars, she is not typically the right fit for epic or high fantasy, nor space-faring science fiction. She would also prefer to avoid pulpy crime and straightforward romance/romcoms. Julie 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, Julie is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Tuesday 29th April 2025

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Virtual course for parents of adult children at risk/pre manifest. We are pleased to invite you to our virtual course for parents of adult children at risk/pre manifest. This is an opportunity to improve your knowledge of the issues surrounding your adult child at risk, share your experiences and gain ideas of support available for yourself and your adult child. This is a 5 week course running from Thursday 22 February 2024 10am -11.30am until Thursday 21 March, with the final session being an extended session narrative therapy session facilitated by Riverbank Psychology. There will be the opportunity to join a follow up support group. Week 1 – Thursday 22 February 2024 10am Welcome and overview of support available from the Huntington Disease Association. Speaker: James O’Connor – Team Leader HDYES – Huntington’s Disease Association Week 2 – Thursday 29 February 2024 10am Genetics: How to access testing, the process and family planning options Speaker: Chris Platt – SHDA – Huntington’s Disease Association Week 3 – Thursday 7 March 2024 10am Research update and what next Speaker: Nataile Saad - Research Sister - Welcome Trust Southampton University Hospital Week 4 – Thursday 14 March 2024 10am Finances planning ahead Speaker: Lisa Pearson - Financial Advisor - Asset management Week 5 – Thursday 21 March 2024 9.30 -12.30pm (note longer session)* Narrative Therapy: Coping with Feelings, supporting a loved one and self-care. Mariangels Ferrer – Clinical Psychologist – Riverbank Psychology * We will invite previous course participants to this part of the course but can only accommodate a maximum of 12/14 people on the day. The focus of Narrative Therapy in this group is to participate in a creative activity that explores identity through values, beliefs, and support systems, enabling us to make connections to our external lives which will be sustainable in our everyday lives. Mariangels Ferrer Duch is a Clinical Psychologist trained in Narrative Therapy who will be facilitating a three-hour Narrative Therapy session. The focus of the session will be upon the many small things that are important to us in life which can often be overlooked in times of stress. We hope the conversation will help to mutually inspire us all! We take your privacy seriously and promise to never sell your data. You can find out more about your rights, how we use your personal information and how we keep your details safe and secure by reading our privacy policy here. For more information email info@hda.org.uk or call 0151 331 5444.

🚀 Unlock Your Potential with the Professional Editing Mastery Program! 🚀 Are you ready to elevate your editing skills to unprecedented heights and embark on a transformative journey towards becoming a true editing maestro? Introducing the Professional Editing Mastery Program - your key to mastering the art and science of editing like never before!   🔍 What Will You Gain? 🌟 Comprehensive Editing Expertise: Dive deep into the world of professional editing with our meticulously crafted modules. From grammar and syntax perfection to advanced editing techniques, this program covers it all. 🔧 Hands-On Practice: Gain practical, real-world experience with hands-on exercises and real-life editing scenarios. Sharpen your skills through interactive assignments that mimic the challenges faced by professional editors. 🎓 Industry-Driven Curriculum: Developed by seasoned editors and industry experts, our curriculum is designed to meet the demands of the ever-evolving editing landscape. Stay ahead of the curve and position yourself as an industry authority. 🤝 Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow aspiring editors and industry professionals through our exclusive community forums. Exchange ideas, seek advice, and build valuable relationships that can propel your editing career forward. 📈 Career Advancement: Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, this program equips you with the tools and knowledge to take your editing career to new heights. Gain a competitive edge in the job market and open doors to exciting opportunities.   🎯 Who Is This For? 🖋 Aspiring Editors: Kickstart your editing career with a solid foundation and the skills needed to stand out in a competitive market. 📚 Content Creators: Enhance your content quality and captivate your audience with polished, professional editing techniques. 💼 Professionals Seeking Career Growth: Elevate your professional profile by adding advanced editing skills to your repertoire. Become the go-to expert in your field. 👩‍💻 Freelancers: Set yourself apart in the freelance world by offering top-notch editing services. Increase your earning potential and attract high-value clients.   🌟 Enroll Today and Unlock a World of Editing Possibilities!   🚨 Don't miss out on this opportunity to revolutionize your editing journey. Join the ranks of editing professionals who have mastered their craft and are thriving in the industry. Course Curriculum Introduction Course Overview Editing and Proofreading 00:00 Introduction 00:00 In-depth editing or deep editing 00:00 Steps Involved in Editing 00:00 Proofreading strategies 00:00 Understanding the Context and Scope of a Piece 00:00 Content Edit Breaking up individual points 00:00 Making Sense of Individual Points 00:00 Deleting Irrelevant Points 00:00 Eliminating Rambling 00:00 Eliminating Repetition 00:00 Verifying the Facts 00:00 Removing Contradicting Statements 00:00 Finding and Adding Missing Points 00:00 Structure Edit Choosing the Angle 00:00 Creating Categories 00:00 Creating a Narrative Structure 00:00 Ordering Points within Sections 00:00 Creating Narrative Turns 00:00 Making the Piece Read Well 00:00 Clearing Up the Clutter 00:00 Arranging Paragraphs 00:00 Creating a Jazzy Intro 00:00 Creating a Snazzy Ending 00:00 Making the Narrative more Evocative 00:00 Correctly Introducing Every Person and Entity 00:00 Referencing 00:00 Presentations Edit Checking the Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation 00:00 Replacing Jargons with Simple Words 00:00 Matching the Title 00:00 Fixing Inconsistencies 00:00 Addressing Trip-Ups 00:00 IT Skills Tracking Changes 00:00 Useful Editing and Proofreading Software and Websites 00:00 Choosing Editing and Proofreading as Career Proofreading Best Practices 00:00 Finding Clients 00:00 Marketing Yourself 00:00

Overview Discover the health benefits of the Vegan diet with our PTSD Counselling Course. Veganism is a very popular way of lifestyle these days. More and more people are now switching to a vegetarian diet. Most people have switched to a vegetarian diet for a healthy life and reduce carbon footprint and their impact on the environment.  Besides this people are nowadays very conscious of the consumption of unhealthy trans-fats which is widely seen in non-veg food.  A vegan diet is a perfectly healthy alternative diet for people of all age groups. A balanced diet including every type of nutrients including carbs, proteins, fats vitamins and minerals can be gathered from plant-based sources. What you'll learn from this course This top-notch  You'll learn to: Improve your fitness and overall well being Debunk all the vegan myths Burn excess fat Improve your fitness and overall well being Have better digestion and skin complexion Save money on takeouts and junk foods Feel more energized by shedding off excess weight Why you should choose this PTSD Counselling Course from iStudy A few reasons to choose this PTSD Counselling Course over other generic courses that you find on the internet: Study at your own pace No hidden fees or exam charges Full Tutor support on weekdays (Monday - Friday) CPD Qualification Standards and IAO accredited Fully compatible with any device Efficient exam system, assessment, and instant results Free Printable PDF Certificate immediately after completion Hard copy certificate is available, and you can get one for just £9! No prior qualifications are needed to take this course Improve your chance of gaining professional skills and boost your earning potential All these and we have our customer support team always ready to help you and make your learning experience as smooth and as enjoyable as possible.  Enrol today and learn something new with iStudy. You'll find a full breakdown of the course curriculum down below. Take a look and see just how much this course offers. We're sure you'll be satisfied with this course. Who is this Course for? PTSD Counselling Course is CPD Qualification Standards and IAO accredited. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic backgrounds. Requirements Our PTSD Counselling Course is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path You will be ready to enter the relevant job market after completing this course. You will be able to gain necessary knowledge and skills required to succeed in this sector. All our Diplomas' are CPD Qualification Standards and IAO accredited so you will be able to stand out in the crowd by adding our qualifications to your CV and Resume. Basics of PTSD Introduction to PTSD 00:07:00 Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Types 00:08:00 PTSD in Children & Teenagers 00:02:00 PTSD in Adults & Elderly 00:03:00 Practical EMDR Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR Therapy 00:04:00 8-Phase Approach of EMDR 00:03:00 Step by Step EMDR / Self-EMDR 00:16:00 Practical Narrative Exposure Therapy Introduction to Narrative Exposure Therapy 00:05:00 Step by Step Narrative Exposure Therapy 00:08:00 Practical Rewind Technique Introduction to Rewind Technique 00:01:00 Step by Step Rewind Technique 00:12:00 Practical Art Therapy Introduction to Art Therapy 00:05:00 Step by Step Art Therapy 00:05:00 Practical Music Therapy Introduction to Music Therapy 00:10:00 Step by Step Music Therapy 00:07:00 Medications for PTSD Medications for PTSD 00:02:00 Downloadable Materials Evaluation - PTSD Counselling Course 00:00:00

Description How To Write Novels : Novel Writing Essentials : How To Write A Novel With The Correct Structure First of all, an author has an idea: it may be small but it grows over the weeks and months until he or she decides it's time to get the story down on paper! This is the start of a long and exciting road, and it can be quite daunting. The good news is that learning how to write a novel is a skill than can be learned, and the best way of learning it is to do it. However, the process is much easier if you have guidelines, a kind of road map to success with your first novel. This course is the road-map you need. You will learn the following novel writing essentials: How to write novels with a viable main plot How to write a novel with subplots to augment and improve your main plot To represent your novel in the form of a Story Arc Tips for writing great main characters with realism Advice for writing support characters How to apply backstory, conflict and tension into your novel How to write dialogue to support characterization How to self-edit your first novel using online tools How to publish after writing your first novel What Will I Learn? Understand the typical novel structur and how to write their first book Understand and how to apply the story arc to write a novel How to write novels with subplots and complex story arc How to write novels with realistic characters How to write novels with the correct theme and setting for the genre Know how to write novels with conflict and tension How to write narrative and appropriate point of view for a novel How to write a novel outline for your first book How to write compelling dialogue for a novel How to edit your first novel and find online resources to help How to publish after writing your first novel How to publish a novel on Amazon Kindle and write a winning description How To Write A Novel The Structured Way Whew! There's a lot to take in, but it really does flow logically once you see how all the elements of a modern novel fit together and help to improve your novel writing skills. Even beginners can succeed at novel writing if you are well organized and the manuscript is planned well. The course 'How To Write A Novel' will guide you through the essential steps to a successful novel, even if you have no experience. You need to bring your idea and the willingness to want to learn how to write your first novel, that's the main thing. How To Write A Novel (without having a break-down) The title of this course is self-explanatory, in that it is designed to help you write the story you have always wanted to write, through explaining the various elements of novel writing through the course of its lectures. I would like to applaud you for taking your first step towards novel writing; writing your first novel is not easy, and acknowledging that you even want to do something about the story that you have in your head is a huge event. I understand that this can't be easy, mainly when the idea of novel writing seems to stand out scarily and appears to present pictures of people sitting in dingy rooms, furiously typing away on their rusty typewriters with no sense of time or anything else - just writing (or trying to write) their first novel book. This stereotypical image associated with writing can often put people off learning how to write a novel in a structured manner, because they begin to fear the amount of work related to it. However, this course is designed in a manner that allows you to be able to consume small parts of the novel writing process without it becoming an overwhelming experience for you - you will learn how to write a novel painlessly! Quite often, aspiring writers tend to think they lack the expertise required and don't know how to write a novel-length story successfully - but that's where you're wrong. Armed with enough dedication and information, there is no reason you shouldn't be able to do this! Through the course of this course, various lectures outline and attempt to answer any questions you might have had about the various aspects of novel writing. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner - we begin right with the basics, and go all the way to novel completion, with the additions of suggestions regarding editing and publishing as well. The lectures focus on a wide range of topics, from dialogue use, to world building and structuring your narrative - giving you everything you need to get started on that novel you always wanted to write. Be open to learning on this journey towards becoming a more efficient and thoughtful writer - and you will be surprised by what you discover about yourself (and your novel writing skills) by the end of this journey. Requirements You want to learn how to write a novel Keen to learn the essentials of how to write a novel Probably have an outline in mind for a novel and need to learn how to write it You have previous creative writing experience Who is the target audience? Anyone wanting to learn how to write novels How To Write A Novel : Introduction How To Write A Novel : Introduction FREE 00:04:00 How To Write A Novel : Story Development, Narrative and Setting The Story Arc FREE 00:05:00 Subplots 00:04:00 Narrative and Point Of View 00:03:00 The Setting Of Your Story 00:03:00 How To Write A Novel : Conflict, Characters and Dialogue Conflict and Tension 00:04:00 Characters 00:08:00 Support Characters 00:06:00 Words and Dialogue 00:07:00 How To Write A Novel : Editing and Publishing Editing Your Manuscript 00:08:00 Publishing Your Novel 00:06:00 Amazon Kindle Publishing 00:11:00 How To Write A Novel : Conclusion and Bonuses Conclusion How To Write Novels 00:01:00