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LOOKING FOR: YA, ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Laura Williams is literary agent at the Greene and Heaton Literary Agency. She is seeking literary fiction, commercial fiction, psychological thrillers and high concept Young Adult. Laura is actively building a fiction list and a small non-fiction list. She is currently looking for literary fiction, edgy commercial fiction, psychological thrillers and high-concept contemporary young adult, as well as narrative non-fiction of all types. Her taste is quite dark, and she loves gothic, ghost stories, horror and anything sinister. She also loves books that make her cry, from big love stories to intense family dramas. She is open to historical or horror YA, but not magical or fantasy.  Meditative or moving novels about modern life, appeal to Laura, sad stories with love and the importance of caring for each other shining through. She also loves stories about female friendships or conversely groups of women who don't get on, such as the hugely fun BAD SUMMER PEOPLE by Emma Rosenblum. She is always on the lookout for a big tragic love story to make her cry happy or sad tears. At the more commercial end of fiction, think funny novels with warmth and romantic comedies with a bit of depth – think Marian Keyes. Most of all Laura is looking for novels she hasn’t read before – something unusual structurally or thematically, something that shines a light on a subject the author is passionate about, something that’ll break her heart or raise her blood in an entirely new way. Laura is always looking to promote diverse voices from across the globe, and is particularly keen on LGBTQI+ stories. Laura would like you to submit a covering letter, a 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, 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: Monday 6th January 2025

This course raises awareness of the practitioner's duty of care to keep daily records, what makes a good report, GDPR and policies and procedures.

Are you ready to go on a journey into the realm of storytelling? Our "Novel Writing: Planning, Plotting and Publishing" course is crafted to empower aspiring authors with the essential skills to bring their literary dreams to life. Begin by uncovering the art of inspiration, learning to cultivate and refine ideas that resonate with your chosen readership. Delve into the intricacies of crafting compelling narratives, where every plot twist and setting breathes life into your story world. Even the most seasoned writers face moments of uncertainty; conquer these hurdles with strategies to banish writer's block and reignite your creative spark. With a keen eye for detail, master the art of editing, transforming rough drafts into polished manuscripts that shine. Our course not only equips you with the skills to start writing but also guides you through the intricacies of the publishing world. Prepare to see your novel in print as you navigate the path from manuscript to publication, ensuring your literary journey culminates in success. Course Curriculum: Module 01: Finding Ideas and Selecting Your Audience Module 02: Planning and Plotting Using Stories, Narrative and Setting Module 03: Bringing Your Characters to Life Module 04: Making That First Draft Module 05: Overcoming the Dreaded Writer's Block Module 06: Editing Effectively Module 07: Getting Started with Novel Writing Module 08: Getting Your Work Published Learning Outcomes: Generate ideas and identify target readers for effective novel planning. Develop plots, narratives, and settings to structure compelling stories. Create vibrant characters that resonate with readers throughout the novel. Produce an initial draft of a novel using structured writing techniques. Apply strategies to overcome writer's block during the writing process. Edit manuscripts efficiently to refine and improve novel manuscripts. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Novel Writing: Planning, Plotting and Publishing 2:10:40 1: Module 01: Finding Ideas and Selecting Your Audience 14:40 2: Module 02: Selecting Your Genre 17:53 3: Module 03: Planning and Plotting Using Stories, Narrative and Setting 15:43 4: Module 04: Bringing Your Characters to Life 18:58 5: Module 05: Making That First Draft 11:53 6: Module 06 Overcoming the Dreaded Writer's Block 14:10 7: Module 07: Editing Effectively 12:10 8: Module 08: Getting Started with Novel Writing 12:18 9: Module 09: Getting Your Work Published 11:55 10: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00 Who is this course for? Aspiring novelists seeking structured guidance in writing fiction. Writers looking to enhance their storytelling and planning skills. Individuals interested in exploring the process of novel publication. Fiction enthusiasts wanting to improve their writing and manuscript editing. Beginners in novel writing looking for comprehensive foundational knowledge. Career path Novelist Fiction Writer Manuscript Editor Publishing Assistant Creative Writing Instructor Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Reed Courses Certificate of Completion Digital certificate - Included Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Are you ready to go on a journey into the realm of storytelling? Our "Novel Writing: Planning, Plotting and Publishing" course is crafted to empower aspiring authors with the essential skills to bring their literary dreams to life. Begin by uncovering the art of inspiration, learning to cultivate and refine ideas that resonate with your chosen readership. Delve into the intricacies of crafting compelling narratives, where every plot twist and setting breathes life into your story world. Even the most seasoned writers face moments of uncertainty; conquer these hurdles with strategies to banish writer's block and reignite your creative spark. With a keen eye for detail, master the art of editing, transforming rough drafts into polished manuscripts that shine. Our course not only equips you with the skills to start writing but also guides you through the intricacies of the publishing world. Prepare to see your novel in print as you navigate the path from manuscript to publication, ensuring your literary journey culminates in success. Course Curriculum: Module 01: Finding Ideas and Selecting Your Audience Module 02: Planning and Plotting Using Stories, Narrative and Setting Module 03: Bringing Your Characters to Life Module 04: Making That First Draft Module 05: Overcoming the Dreaded Writer's Block Module 06: Editing Effectively Module 07: Getting Started with Novel Writing Module 08: Getting Your Work Published Learning Outcomes: Generate ideas and identify target readers for effective novel planning. Develop plots, narratives, and settings to structure compelling stories. Create vibrant characters that resonate with readers throughout the novel. Produce an initial draft of a novel using structured writing techniques. Apply strategies to overcome writer's block during the writing process. Edit manuscripts efficiently to refine and improve novel manuscripts. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Novel Writing: Planning, Plotting and Publishing 2:10:40 1: Module 01: Finding Ideas and Selecting Your Audience 14:40 2: Module 02: Selecting Your Genre 17:53 3: Module 03: Planning and Plotting Using Stories, Narrative and Setting 15:43 4: Module 04: Bringing Your Characters to Life 18:58 5: Module 05: Making That First Draft 11:53 6: Module 06 Overcoming the Dreaded Writer's Block 14:10 7: Module 07: Editing Effectively 12:10 8: Module 08: Getting Started with Novel Writing 12:18 9: Module 09: Getting Your Work Published 11:55 10: CPD Certificate - Free 01:00 Who is this course for? Aspiring novelists seeking structured guidance in writing fiction. Writers looking to enhance their storytelling and planning skills. Individuals interested in exploring the process of novel publication. Fiction enthusiasts wanting to improve their writing and manuscript editing. Beginners in novel writing looking for comprehensive foundational knowledge. Career path Novelist Fiction Writer Manuscript Editor Publishing Assistant Creative Writing Instructor Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Reed Courses Certificate of Completion Digital certificate - Included Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Successful communications are all about making the message as simple as possible – but this can be difficult when the subjects we're talking about are inherently complicated.  Academic institutions, tech companies, health organisations, charities and many others have complex ideas, processes and systems at the heart of what they do.  This course is for anybody who needs to distill information down into key messages for important stakeholders, funders and investors, decision makers and members of the public.  You’ll learn proven techniques for grabbing attention and changing minds through presentations and public speaking, infographics and data visualisations, and written reports and online posts.  We’ll work with you before the course to ensure that we understand your organisation and what you’re hoping to achieve. Sample learning content Session 1: Understanding your audience Matching your objectives to your audience's motivations. Identifying the right tone and language. Understanding how, where and when your audience wants to be spoken to. Session 2: Refining your objectives  Breaking down strategic aims into tactical steps Metrics and milestones: defining and measuring progress and success. Rapidly building a brief for your communications. Session 3: Telling the story  Using metaphors, visuals, comparisons to frame your narrative. From slide decks to online campaigns - choosing the right formats for delivering your message. Selecting communications channels to maximise reach and impact. Session 4: Keeping it going  Processes and systems for launching and maintaining communications campaigns. Building social proof – creating and curating content. Troubleshooting and preparing for common challenges. Delivery We deliver our courses over Zoom, to maximise flexibility. The training can be delivered in a single day, or across multiple sessions. All of our courses are live and interactive – every session includes a mix of formal tuition and hands-on exercises. To ensure this is possible, the number of attendees is capped at 16 people.  Tutor Alan Rutter is the founder of Fire Plus Algebra. He is a specialist in communicating complex subjects through data visualisation, writing and design. He teaches for General Assembly and runs in-house training for public sector clients including the Home Office, the Department of Transport, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, the Health Foundation, and numerous local government and emergency services teams. He previously worked with Guardian Masterclasses on curating and delivering new course strands, including developing and teaching their B2B data visualisation courses. He oversaw the iPad edition launches of Wired, GQ, Vanity Fair and Vogue in the UK, and has worked with Condé Nast International as product owner on a bespoke digital asset management system for their 11 global markets. Testimonial “We’ve now worked with Alan for almost 3 years, and during that time he has continued to deliver the highest quality training for our clients and delegates. Alan’s passionate delivery style has continued to deliver innovative training solutions to over 1500 delegates across the public, private and voluntary sector. Each of our courses with him has always delivered exceptional feedback and satisfaction levels.” Joe Barlow | Head of Programme, Understanding ModernGov

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Throughout the programme, it stresses how to improve your competency as a person in your chosen field while also outlining essential career insights in this job sector. Consequently, you'll sharpen your knowledge and skills; on the other hand, see a clearer picture of your career growth in future. By the end of the course, you can equip yourself with the essentials to keep you afloat in the competition. Along with this Teaching English course, you will get 10 premium courses, an original Hardcopy, 11 PDF Certificates (Main Course + Additional Courses) Student ID card as gifts. 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But with this special offer, Apex Learning is offering a Flat 50% discount on hard copy certificates, and you can get each for just £10! PS The delivery charge inside the UK is £3.99, and the international students have to pay £9.99. Curriculum of the Bundle Course 01: Teaching English Online Introduction ESL for Children ESL for Adults Lesson Planning Tools & Technology Finding & Managing Customers Run an ESL Business Going Forward Course 02: Understanding English Grammar Introduction The core components Basic sentence structure Course 03: Improve English Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar and Pronunciation British Pronunciation & Accent Introduction Where to place a stress in a world Words whose meaning changes depending on the stress Vowel Sounds Schwa Vowels before R Digraphs Pronouncing the letter R The two "TH" sounds Recap Course 04: Complete English Language Course Possession Spelling Zero conditional First conditional Demonstrative Pronoun and Adjective Contractions Exploring Adjectives Age Making offers and suggestions Making a request Want Expressing Time Like Phrasal Verbs Say and tell Adverbs of quantity Prepositions of place Prepositions of movement Verbs of the senses Have got Compound nouns Comparative and superlative adjectives Comparisons of equality Kinds of Adverbs So or such Question tags Enough Present perfect with since, for and just Already Ever and how long Past habit Recap of the Past Perfect Future Tense Past Tense Present Tense And Much More..... Course 05: English Literature Elizabethan Drama and Shakespeare's Hamlet Jacobean Literature and the Metaphysical Poets The Rise of the Novel and Satire The Emergence of American Literature The New England Renaissance The American Civil War Era and the Gilded Age Women Writers of the 19th Century British Romantic Poets and the Poetic Imagination Victorian Novels The Imagist Movements after World War I Modernist Fiction The Lost Generation Course 06: 200 Common English Idioms and Phrases Introduction Idioms and Phrases Course 07: Master English Speaking 3 Introduction Phrases about Alcohol Drinking Talents and Experiences Phrases for Being Rich or Poor Talking About Statistics Telling People to Wait Estimating and Guessing Making Decisions Speaking About Bad and Good Luck Speaking About Relief and Stress Speaking About Future Avoid Answering a Question Express Your Uncertainty Speaking About Sth Interesting or Boring Cheering Someone Up Speaking About Disappointment Not Believing Someone 10 Words We Use for Bad People Describing Speaking Facial Expressions Ways to Describe Offending Bad Travel Experience Giving People Compliments Course 08: Essay Writing in English Introduction The Narrative Essay The Narrative Essay / part 2 Introduction to the Essay 'Shooting an Elephant' A reading of 'Shooting an Elephant' Discussion on 'Shooting an Elephant' Introduction to 2nd Essay - 'Most Important Day' A reading - 'Most Important Day' Discussion - 'Most Important Day' Prompt for your own Narrative Essay Course 09: Lesson Planning for Teaching An Introduction to Planning and Teaching Planning and Preparation in Teaching Curriculum Structure and Format Methodology Objectives and Learning Aims Assessment and Evaluation Course 10: Leadership in Teaching Module 01: An introduction to Leadership in Teaching Module 02: Teacher Leadership Module 03: The Skills of Teacher Leadership Module 04: What Teacher Leaders Need to Know Module 05: Stressors and Stress Management in Schools Module 06: Mentoring as part of effective leadership Module 07: Effects of Good Mentoring on Quality of Teaching Module 08: Main Areas of Activity in Teacher leadership Module 09: Mental Health in the Workplace Module 10: Understanding Mental Health in Children Module 11: Understanding SEN in children Module 12: Confidentiality and legislation Course 11: Remote Teaching Online Introduction to Remote Teaching Remote Teaching Strategies Remote Teaching Tools Remote Teaching Methods Instructional Strategies & Final Tips CPD 115 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Anyone from any background can enrol in this Teaching English bundle. Persons with similar professions can also refresh or strengthen their skills by enrolling in this course. Students can take this course to gather professional knowledge besides their study or for the future. Requirements Our Teaching English is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, laptops, tablets and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones, so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course; it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career path Having this various expertise will increase the value of your CV and open you up to multiple job sectors. Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included

This course defines what GDPR is, who it effects and how it affects those who work in the children’s care sector.

This course raises awareness of the importance of good communication, why breakdowns in communication are detrimental to staff and Children and Young People, communication techniques and how to improve upon your skills.

Bayfield Training and the University of Cambridge Department of Land Economy This prestigious eight-week online Real Estate course is suitable for modellers new to Real Estate and experienced Real Estate Analysts looking to formalise their skill set. This course will equip you with skills to start building your own financial models and the certificate will give your employers and colleagues reassurance of your expertise. If you want to enhance your financial modelling skills over an extended period, the Real Estate Financial Modelling Certificate is the course for you. This online real estate course has been put together exclusively for the Real Estate Financial Modelling certificate, using state of the art digital resources such as animations, video-steps, digital whiteboard and video-interactions as well as the spreadsheets, text based resources and tutor contact you would expect from any of Bayfield Training’s classroom based courses.  Assessment is in the form of a guided model build exercise and written model appraisal. Participants benefit from an additional months access to the course platform after submission of the assessment. On this course you will: Become a competent model builder, building Real Estate Financial Models from scratch Learn tricks and concepts from financial modelling experts with decades of experience in practice and academia Learn how to use Real Estate Financial Models to make informed investment decisions Learn at a consistent pace over 8 weeks allowing you to take the time to fully grasp this important skill This course is suitable for: Chartered Surveyors Asset Managers Financial Controllers Financial Analysts Investment Managers Property Managers Real Estate Students/Recent Graduates Course Outline: Module 1 - Economic Context Introduction to Real Estate Asset Modelling and how it relates to and is distinct from Econometric Models. Introduction to Real Estate Asset Modelling and how it relates to and is distinct from Econometric Models. Why Real Estate Asset Modelling is important Understanding the occupier, asset and development markets and the relevant modelling approaches for each Real Estate Sub-Sector Key Performance Indicators Introduction to conventional valuations and financial mathematics Understanding and minimising errors in Financial Models Module 2 - Cash Flow Fundamentals Constructing a financial model from first principles. Understanding all the components of a basic cash flow model Understand why Corporate Finance Models and Real Estate Models are different Financial Model Design Making the link between valuations, income mathematics and discounted cash flows Internal Rate of Return, Net Present Value,Worth and other metrics Features and techniques to aid fast model building Module 3 - Developing the Cash Flow Adapting financial models for different periodicities and building rent functions for different rent behaviour. Understanding how leases vary with respect to rent over time: Rent Reviews, Break Clauses, Rent Free Periods, Lease Expiries etc. Developing the concept of a Rent Function in Excel Logic mathematics and Logic functions Projecting rent to adapt to different lease contracts and growth patterns Alternative solutions to Logic functions Comparative analysis of lease structures in different jurisdictions and adapting financial models Module 4 - Real Estate Data Understanding the different sources of data, constructing basic time series models and recognising basic patterns. Key Property market indicators Characteristics and application of key input metrics for Real Estate Appraisals Understanding the eight components of Real Estate Price Dynamics Awareness of the different sources of data Reading and using general property market reports Constructing basic time series models and recognising basic patterns Module 5 - Development Appraisals Constructing a development appraisal from first principles and understanding development return metrics. Understanding the key components of a development project Understanding the difference between development and investment appraisals Residual Appraisals and Profit Calculations Cost orientated cash flows and phased sales Cumulative construction cost patterns: incidental, fixed, loaded and S-curve Development return metrics and Modified IRRs Module 6 - Multi-let Cash Flows Constructing an advanced multi-let cash flow model and learn different techniques to build flexible rent functions. Multi-let and portfolio model design principles Building complex date functions and date series The three multi-let rent projection techniques Perpendicular Rent Functions Incorporate advanced rent adjustments into the Rent Function Incorporate sector and period varying rental growth rates Simplifying OPEX and CAPEX projections Discounting techniques on complex and volatile cash flows Module 7 - Project Finance Constructing a flexible Real Estate Debt Finance model. Revision of the Mathematics of amortisation and debt finance Basic senior debt models and geared net cash flow LTV, IRR and Interest Rate Dynamics Flexible term, repayment options and deferred interest Loan covenant tests Understanding different tranches of debt Understanding how complex debt structures impact the returns to different parties Module 8 - Model Interpretation and Risk Analysis Learn how to read, analyse and report on real estate financial models. Understand how to read models and develop an investment narrative Visualise model outputs using graph functions, conditional formatting, dynamic symbols and dashboards Learn how to use built-in Sensitivity, Scenario Analysis tools and third-party add-ins Learn how to construct varied project scenarios in a systematic way Introduction to Monte Carlo Analysis and VBA Optimising sale dates and other parameters Create well written, attractive and persuasive reports Included in the Course Bayfield Training and University of Cambridge Accredited Certificate & LinkedIn Proficiency Badge 64 CPD Hours 1 Month Post-Course Access to the Digital Platform - 12 Months Post-Course Access to the Platform can be purchased for an additional fee Course Files Q&A Webinars and Guest Speaker Webinars Further Learning Resources (Reading, Files and Videos) Post Course Support - Two Months of Questions & Answers 2024 Cohort Dates Include: 3rd June to 29th July 5th August to 25th September 2024 30th September to 25th November For more information, please contact Sam on the Bayfield Training Sales team: E - s.musgrave@bayfieldtraining.com T - 01223 517851 W - www.bayfieldtraining.com

This course raises awareness around the causes of fire, the dangers associated and how to prevent fires.