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LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION Sarah Williams is a Director of the Sophie Hicks Agency which she joined in 2014 and she has worked as a literary agent for over 10 years. Sarah represents a wide range of adult fiction and non-fiction and as she runs the film and television side of the agency, she is particularly interested in books that have screen potential. She is looking for literary fiction, reading group fiction, memoir and lifestyle/personal development - basically any book that can surprise, change and challenge a reader. Recent favourites are Tides by Sara Freeman, The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller, Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiney and In The Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado. Sarah would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 20 - 30 pages of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Sarah 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 19 November 2024

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LOOKING FOR: PB, CHAPTER BOOKS, MG, GRAPHIC NOVELS, CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION Millie van Grutten joined Caroline Sheldon Literary Agency in 2021 and as of early 2024 Caroline Sheldon Literary Agency was acquired by Rogers Coleridge & White. Millie is thrilled to be building the children’s illustrated division at RCW and is actively looking for authors and illustrators of picture books, chapter books, young fiction, graphic novels and is particularly interested in children’s non-fiction presented in any guise. Millie loves working collaboratively with authors and illustrators whether it’s brainstorming a title, building a portfolio, trying out new genres and age groups or simply chatting ideas through. She relishes the opportunity to champion the work of illustrators and authors alike and is open to anything from 0-9 whether texts, illustrations or both. She loves anything with strong and engaging characters at its heart, quirky stories, and books that make you laugh and/or books that can make you laugh while you learn… Apart from the ever enduring and absolute classics like Quentin Blake’s Mrs Armitage, Millie has recently enjoyed Mariajo Ilustrajo’s Lost, Ed Vere’s The Artist, The Secret Beast Club (Robin Birch and Jobe Anderson), Dave Pigeon (Swapna Haddow and Sheena Dempsey), How to Be A Genius Kid (Jim Smith) and anything by Lauren Child. Among many other talents, Millie represents Swapna Haddow, Zehra Hicks, Sandra Dieckmann, Jobe Anderson, Marilyn Esther Chi, Emma Clarke, Jim Smith, Gabriella Szendrey, Helen and Thomas Docherty. Millie would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the opening three chapters (max 5,000 words) of your novel. For picture books please send up to three texts split into 12 spreads each and a covering letter. For non-fiction please supply a cover letter and proposal with up to 5,000 words of your sample text. Please send EITHER picture books OR another genre, not both in one submission. (In addition to the paid sessions, Millie 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).  Submission Deadline: Wednesday 20 November 2024

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LOOKING FOR: PICTURE BOOKS, MG, YA, ADULT FICTION Molly Jamieson has been working at United Agents Ltd since 2017, working across adult and children’s books, and before that she worked at Curtis Brown. She has recently started building her own client list which already includes million-copy selling authors and bestsellers. Molly has a particular interest in scifi and fantasy across both adult and children’s books. For a sense of her taste, she has recently read and enjoyed Sistersong by Lucy Holland, Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir, Uprooted by Naomi Novik, The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang, and Once Upon A Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber. She loves anything with high stakes, characters you would follow anywhere, big stories, expansive worldbuilding, breathless romance, and threads of adventure running throughout. She is also looking for commercial romantic fiction in all shapes and forms. She has a real soft spot for classic tropes, a great sense of humour, and anything with a clear pitch that makes you sit up and take notice, but in the end it all comes down to chemistry. In this area, she has recently read and loved The Hating Game by Sally Thorne, Book Lovers by Emily Henry, The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren, and The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. She also represents children’s authors and illustrators in all genres, from picture books up to YA. In one single word document, Molly would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first three chapters or 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document, whichever is shorter. For picture books, please submit a covering letter and 2 picture books in a single document. Please send EITHER picture books OR another genre, not both in one submission. (In addition to the paid sessions, Molly 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 18 November 2024.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for individuals who have basic computer user skills and who are interested in obtaining a job as an entry-level IT technician. This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA A+ certification and who want to prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1101 Certification Exam and the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1102 Certification Exam. Overview On course completion, participants will be able to: Support operating systems. Install and configure PC system unit components and peripheral devices. Install, configure, and troubleshoot display and multimedia devices. Install, configure, and troubleshoot storage devices. Install, configure, and troubleshoot internal system components. Install, configure, and maintain operating systems. Maintain and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows. Explain network infrastructure concepts. Configure and troubleshoot network connections. Manage users, workstations, and shared resources. Implement client virtualization and cloud computing. Implement physical security. Secure workstations and data. Troubleshoot workstation security issues. Support and troubleshoot laptops. Support and troubleshoot mobile devices. Install, configure, and troubleshoot print devices. Implement operational procedures. CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today's core technologies from security to cloud to data management and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today's digital world. It is the only industry recognized credential with performance-based items to prove pros can think on their feet to perform critical IT support tasks in the moment. It is trusted by employers around the world to identify the go-to person in end point management and technical support roles. CompTIA A+ is regularly re-invented by IT experts to ensure that it validates core skills and abilities demanded in the workplace. 1 - Installing Motherboards and Connectors Explain Cable Types and Connectors Install and Configure Motherboards Explain Legacy Cable Types 2 - Installing System Devices Install and Configure Power Supplies and Cooling Select and Install Storage Devices Install and Configure System Memory Install and Configure CPUs 3 - Troubleshooting PC Hardware Apply Troubleshooting Methodology Configure BIOS/UEFI Troubleshoot Power and Disk Issues Troubleshoot System and Display Issues 4 - Comparing Local Networking Hardware Compare Network Types Compare Networking Hardware Explain Network Cable Types Compare Wireless Networking Types 5 - Configuring Network Addressing and Internet Connections Compare Internet Connection Types Use Basic TCP/IP Concepts Compare Protocols and Ports Compare Network Configuration Concepts 6 - Supporting Network Services Summarize Services Provided by Networked Hosts Compare Internet and Embedded Appliances Troubleshoot Networks 7 - Summarizing Virtualization and Cloud Concepts Summarize Client-Side Virtualization Summarize Cloud Concepts 8 - Supporting Mobile Devices Set Up Mobile Devices and Peripherals Configure Mobile Device Apps Install and Configure Laptop Hardware Troubleshoot Mobile Device Issues 9 - Supporting Print Devices Deploy Printer and Multifunction Devices Replace Print Device Consumables Troubleshoot Print Device Issues 10 - Configuring Windows Configure Windows User Settings Configure Windows System Settings 11 - Managing Windows Use Management Consoles Use Performance and Troubleshooting Tools Use Command-line Tools 12 - Identifying OS Types and Features Explain OS Types Compare Windows Editions 13 - Supporting Windows Perform OS Installations and Upgrades Install and Configure Applications Troubleshoot Windows OS Problems 14 - Managing Windows Networking Manage Windows Networking Troubleshoot Windows Networking Configure Windows Security Settings Manage Windows Shares 15 - Managing Linux and macOS Identify Features of Linux Identify Features of macOS 16 - Configuring SOHO Network Security Explain Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities Compare Wireless Security Protocols Configure SOHO Router Security Summarize Security Measures 17 - Managing Security Settings Configure Workstation Security Configure Browser Security Troubleshoot Workstation Security Issues 18 - Supporting Mobile Software Configure Mobile OS Security Troubleshoot Mobile OS and App Software Troubleshoot Mobile OS and App Security 19 - Using Support and Scripting Tools Use Remote Access Technologies Implement Backup and Recovery Explain Data Handling Best Practices Identify Basics of Scripting 20 - Implementing Operational Procedures Implement Best Practice Documentation Use Proper Communication Techniques Use Common Safety and Environmental Procedures

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is targeted to those seeking A+ Certification and anyone in these roles: IT Support Specialist Helpdesk Technician Field Technician Tier I Support Specialist Desktop Support Specialist Associate Network Engineer Systems Support Technician Junior Systems Administrator Overview At completion of this course, you will be able to: Install and configure end-user devices and software Address connectivity problems Perform basic cybersecurity mitigations Troubleshoot common problems to diagnose and resolve issues Demonstrate basic knowledge of scripting, the cloud, and virtualization CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today?s core technologies from security to networking to virtualization and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today?s digital world. This course, prepares you for the CompTIA A+ Certification exams 220-1101 and 220-1102. Lesson 1: Installing Motherboards and Connectors Topic 1A: Explain Cable Types and Connectors Topic 1B: Install and Configure Motherboards Topic 1C: Explain Legacy Cable Types Lesson 2: Installing System Devices Topic 2A: Install and Configure Power Supplies and Cooling Topic 2B: Select and Install Storage Devices Topic 2C: Install and Configure System Memory Topic 2D: Install and Configure CPUs Lesson 3: Troubleshooting PC Hardware Topic 3A: Apply Troubleshooting Methodology Topic 3B: Configure BIOS/UEFI Topic 3C: Troubleshoot Power and Disk Issues Topic 3D: Troubleshoot System and Display Issues Lesson 4: Comparing Local Networking Hardware Topic 4A: Compare Network Types Topic 4B: Compare Networking Hardware Topic 4C: Explain Network Cable Types Topic 4D: Compare Wireless Networking Types Lesson 5: Configuring Network Addressing and Internet Connections Topic 5A: Compare Internet Connection Types Topic 5B: Use Basic TCP/IP Concepts Topic 5C: Compare Protocols and Ports Topic 5D: Compare Network Configuration Concepts Lesson 6: Supporting Network Services Topic 6A: Summarize Services Provided by Networked Hosts Topic 6B: Compare Internet and Embedded Appliances Topic 6C: Troubleshoot Networks Lesson 7: Summarizing Virtualization and Cloud Concepts Topic 7A: Summarize Client-Side Virtualization Topic 7B: Summarize Cloud Concepts Lesson 8: Supporting Mobile Devices Topic 8A: Set Up Mobile Devices and Peripherals Topic 8B: Configure Mobile Device Apps Topic 8C: Install and Configure Laptop Hardware Topic 8D: Troubleshoot Mobile Device Issues Lesson 9: Supporting Print Devices Topic 9A: Deploy Printer and Multifunction Devices Topic 9B: Replace Print Device Consumables Topic 9C: Troubleshoot Print Device Issues Lesson 10: Configuring Windows Topic 10A: Configure Windows User Settings Topic 10B: Configure Windows System Settings Lesson 11: Managing Windows Topic 11A: Use Management Consoles Topic 11B: Use Performance and Troubleshooting Tools Topic 11C: Use Command-line Tools Lesson 12: Identifying OS Types and Features Topic 12A: Explain OS Types Topic 12B: Compare Windows Editions Lesson 13: Supporting Windows Topic 13A: Perform OS Installations and Upgrades Topic 13B: Install and Configure Applications Topic 13C: Troubleshoot Windows OS Problems Lesson 14: Managing Windows Networking Topic 14A: Manage Windows Networking Topic 14B: Troubleshoot Windows Networking Topic 14C: Configure Windows Security Settings Topic 14D: Manage Windows Shares Lesson 15: Managing Linux and macOS Topic 15A: Identify Features of Linux Topic 15B: Identify Features of macOS Lesson 16: Configuring SOHO Network Security Topic 16A: Explain Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities Topic 16B: Compare Wireless Security Protocols Topic 16C: Configure SOHO Router Security Topic 16D: Summarize Security Measures Lesson 17: Managing Security Settings Topic 17A: Configure Workstation Security Topic 17B: Configure Browser Security Topic 17C: Troubleshoot Workstation Security Issues Lesson 18: Supporting Mobile Software Topic 18A: Configure Mobile OS Security Topic 18B: Troubleshoot Mobile OS and App Software Topic 18C: Troubleshoot Mobile OS and App Security Lesson 19: Using Support and Scripting Tools Topic 19A: Use Remote Access Technologies Topic 19B: Implement Backup and Recovery Topic 19C: Explain Data Handling Best Practices Topic 19D: Identify Basics of Scripting Lesson 20: Implementing Operational Procedures Topic 20A: Implement Best Practice Documentation Topic 20B: Use Proper Communication Techniques Topic 20C: Use Common Safety and Environmental Procedures

LOOKING FOR: PICTURE BOOKS / CHAPTER BOOKS / MG / YA / NEW ADULT inc GRAPHIC NOVELS Gyamfia Osei joined ANA in 2023 as a Literary Agent in the UK department. She was previously an agent at The Good Literary Agency, where she began building her list of authors. Recent successes include a ‘significant’ 6-figure pre-empt for Busayo Matuluko’s YA debut ‘Til Death, a 5-way auction for Quiet Storm by Kimberly Whittam and the shortlisting of Ebinehita Iyere’s Girlhood, Unfiltered at the 2023 British Book Awards. At ANA, Gyamfia is focusing on on developing the agency’s list of children’s authors, while also representing a bespoke list of commercial adult fiction and narrative non-fiction. In the Children’s space, Gyamfia would love to find contemporary stories that are full of heart and joy-driven books across all genres (think Clare Weze, Kimberly Whittam and Elle McNicoll). Funny middle-grade and YA horror are currently at the top of her list and she is also keen to read more teen projects (think Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging and Glow Up Lara Bloom) this year. She is very interested in finding a graphic novel or illustrated project for either MG or YA readers. In the older fiction space, Gyamfia enjoys well-plotted, fast-paced narratives with authentic characters who lodge themselves in her mind long after she’s finished reading (think Sadie, Verity and Girl A). She’s open to a broad range of genres, but would be particularly keen to see romantasy, cosy crime, contemporary romance and tightly plotted domestic noir. Please note that Gyamfia doesn’t consider literary fiction and, in the commercial space, she is not hugely interested in very high fantasy, trauma-focused stories or particularly gruesome horror.In the non-fiction space, she would be happy to consider commercial narrative non-fiction and cultural history projects (think Brit(ish), It’s Not That Radical and Everything I Know About Love). She is very open when it comes to Children’s non-fiction but would be particularly interested to consider unique cookbooks aimed at young chefs, books exploring mental health/wellness and projects that bring the experiences of marginalised children to the forefront. Gyamfia would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the opening three chapters (max 5,000 words). For picture books please send two texts and a covering letter. For non-fiction please supply a cover letter and proposal with up to 5,000 words of your sample text. Please send EITHER picture books OR another genre, not both in one submission. (In addition to the paid sessions, Gyamfia 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 26 November 2024

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, YA THRILLER Saskia Leach is an Agent's Assistant at Kate Nash Literary Agency and is currently training to become a Junior Agent. She graduated from Royal Holloway, University of London in 2020 with a BA degree in English and History, before joining Kate Nash Literary Agency in 2021. Saskia loves commercial fiction that features complex and dynamic characters and is fascinated by stories containing document inserts or written from multiple perspectives. Saskia enjoys commercial and book club fiction and is particularly looking for cosy crime from any period (whether contemporary like Janice Hallett and Richard Osman, traditional Golden Age murder mystery or historical), WW2 historical fiction in the vein of Heather Morris or Markus Zusak, twisty psychological thriller with a unique hook, LGBTQ+ romance, underrepresented voices and perspectives, YA thriller or romance, and locked-room thriller. Saskia would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 2,500 words of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Saskia 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 to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice given in your Agent121. The submission deadline is: Tuesday 26 November 2024

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION Kate Barker has worked in publishing for over twenty years as an agent, commissioning editor and ghostwriter. Before setting up her own company, Kate Barker Literary Agency, she spent ten years at Penguin, where she was an Editorial Director for Viking, acquiring fiction and non-fiction. She has also worked for Orion, Curtis Brown and for digital publisher Bookouture. She is looking for commercial and reading group fiction for adults and would love to find an unputdownable thriller like Rosamund Lupton's Three Hours, a funny, heartbreaking contemporary novel like Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams or a romantic comedy with a unique premise like The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary. She also loves historical fiction and series crime. Kate would like you to submit a covering letter, one page synopsis and the first three chapters (Max 5,000 words) of your completed manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Kate 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 26 November 2024