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Price: 40 GBP
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Brackley

What a treat, a rare opportunity for a full weekend of sewing at Stitching Kitchen!  Join Hannah for a weekend sewing retreat where you will learn, build confidence and create a garment from the following choices.  These next steps garments take a little longer as they all involve more processes. 
We have shortlisted three of our favourite Tilly and the Buttons Patterns - which will you make? 
Sonny - a versitle jacket with different collar optoins and lenthgts
Erin - easy fit dunagarees with princess seams and various length optoins
Thea - a wide leg trouser with various pocket options




What you will learn/achieve
Taking accurate measurements, choosing suitable size and style
Making pattern adjustments, cutting fabrics, applying interfacing
Help with your chosen garment constructions - pockets, collars, facings etc
Depednig on your chosen garment and style choices you may even complete the garment during the retreat.

While this is our planned structure, we can adapt to suit each student. Some sewing at home may be required.




What's included 
Full tuition in a small group setting
Use of the facilities and sewing and pattern cutting equipment
Use of the studio sewing machines and overlockers - we are main dealers for PFAFF and Janome and have plenty of models to choose from.  
A printed copy of a Tilly and the Buttons sewing pattern RRP £18.50
Tea, coffee, and homemade cake





What to bring
Fabric and notions - your requirements will depend on the pattern you make so we will provide details on booking 
20% off all fabrics and notions you need for your garment between booking and any purchases made on the day of the workshop
Lunch for each day.

Please note that this workshop is held in our light and spacious first floor studio at Stitching Kitchen, which is accessible by stairs. 





About your tutor
Hannah is an experienced textile artist passionate about fabric, thread, and sewing. She brings a wealth of knowledge in dressmaking and creative sewing techniques.

If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch.



Stitching Kitchen

What a treat, sewing me time in the supportive and inclusive Stitching Kitchen Studio with Hannah 

Weekend Sewing Retreat with Hannah 

General Admission

Spend a day at Stitching kitchen learning the basics of dyeing cloth with Indigo dye. &nbsp;Jane Charles aka <a href="https://www.smallbeans.co.uk/my-blog" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" fr-original-style="" style="-webkit-user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;">Smallbeans</a> is a textile artist who specialises in delivering group projects and workshops who loves indigo dyeing and eco printing among other stitching activities.<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This workshop is a great opportunity to dip into the wonderful blue world of indigo dyeing, only basic sewing skills needed to create wonderful designs.</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Jane will also bring her wax batik pots so you can play with drawn designs on the day as well, the sample designs are perfect for further patchwork projects or stitching together to make a beautiful table runner or anything else you fancy!"</div>Jane will teach us how to create some fabulous prints and patterns using shibori stitching and clamping to create resists. &nbsp;We will provide preloved cotton fabric and dye stuffs - equipment list will be provided on booking. &nbsp;As this is a full day workshop please bring a packed lunch, tea, coffee and cake is as always provided.&nbsp;

Spend a day at Stitching kitchen learning the basics of dyeing cloth with Indigo dye. Jane Charles aka Smallbeans is a textile artist who specialises in delivering group projects and workshops who loves indigo dyeing and eco printing among other stitching activities.
This workshop is a great opportunity to dip into the wonderful blue world of indigo dyeing, only basic sewing skills needed to create wonderful designs.Jane will also bring her wax batik pots so you can play with drawn designs on the day as well, the sample designs are perfect for further patchwork projects or stitching together to make a beautiful table runner or anything else you fancy!"
Jane will teach us how to create some fabulous prints and patterns using shibori stitching and clamping to create resists. 
We will provide preloved cotton fabric and dye stuffs - equipment list will be provided on booking. As this is a full day workshop please bring a packed lunch, tea, coffee and cake is as always provided. 

Indigo Dyeing & Shibori

Spend a day with Jane Charles and dip into the wonderful blue world of indigo dyeing

Indigo Dyeing Workshop with Jane Charles

Join us for a folk tales textile workshop at Stitching Kitchen in Brackley to learn Anne Kelly&#39;s unique and inspiring interpretation of folk and naive art in cloth. Using folk art motifs as inspiration, the aim is to produce a central image and a border of small block printed fabrics in the beginning of the session. These will then be collaged and added to with lace, ribbon and stitch.
Anne Kelly is a mixed media and textile artist, author and tutor living and working in the UK. Her richly layered and embroidered works are reminiscent of tapestries and have been applied to a variety of surfaces. She exhibits locally and internationally, often combining exhibitions with teaching. She&#39;s also the author of Textile Folk Art, a&nbsp;practical and inspirational guide to textile folk art from cultures all around the world, accompanied by step-by-step projects, published in 2018. From samplers to quilts in Europe, to tribal and nomadic cloth further afield in Mongolia and China, folk and traditional designs have played a crucial part in the development of textile art and craft.
All materials are provided but if you&#39;d like, you can have a hunt through your collections to find folk art inspired fabrics, old embroidered snippets of tea cloths or handkerchiefs &ndash; also any images that inspire you. It&rsquo;s also helpful to think about colours and choose some that you would like to work with on the day.&nbsp;As always you will receive a warm welcome, a supportive atmosphere and a cuppa and cake. &nbsp;Bring along a packed lunch. &nbsp;

Description
Join us for a folk tales textile workshop at Stitching Kitchen in Brackley to learn Anne Kelly's unique and inspiring interpretation of folk and naive art in cloth. Using folk art motifs as inspiration, the aim is to produce a central image and a border of small block printed fabrics in the beginning of the session. These will then be collaged and added to with lace, ribbon and stitch.

As always you will receive a warm welcome, a supportive atmosphere and a cuppa and cake. Bring along a packed lunch. 




What you will learn/achieve
Folk art techniques and inspiration
How to collage your pieces into a beautiful design
Projects you'll complete: a final, folk inspired design in collage 




What's included
All materials are provided but if you'd like, you can have a hunt through your collections to find folk art inspired fabrics, old embroidered snippets of tea cloths or handkerchiefs – also any images that inspire you. It’s also helpful to think about colours and choose some that you would like to work with on the day. 

Tea and cake.




What to bring
(As above) Feel free to bring along your own folk inspired fabrics and images. 

We will stop for half an hour for lunch, there is Sainsbury's nearby but it is worth bringing a packed lunch for the day. 





About your tutor
Anne Kelly is a mixed media and textile artist, author and tutor living and working in the UK. Her richly layered and embroidered works are reminiscent of tapestries and have been applied to a variety of surfaces. She exhibits locally and internationally, often combining exhibitions with teaching. She's also the author of Textile Folk Art, a practical and inspirational guide to textile folk art from cultures all around the world, accompanied by step-by-step projects, published in 2018. From samplers to quilts in Europe, to tribal and nomadic cloth further afield in Mongolia and China, folk and traditional designs have played a crucial part in the development of textile art and craft.





If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.




We welcome Anne Kelly to Stitching Kitchen to run her Folk Tales mixed media, embroidery workshop. 

Folk Tales with Anne Kelly

If you new to sewing or just want some tuition to improve your techniques or learn to read and follow a pattern this is the sewing workshop for you! &nbsp;This pattern is an ideal starter for those keen to sew with stretch and can be made on either an overlocker or sewing machine
During the day we will make an easy fitting tunic top or dress using the Tilly and the Buttons &lsquo;Coco&rsquo; pattern (included in the workshop cost).&nbsp; Hannah will teach you how to choose the right size for you, how to prepare the fabric and pattern to be set up for success.&nbsp; You can choose to create this design as either a top or dress with a choice of neckline.
Bring your machine or overlocker - you can borrow a machine from the studio to construct your &nbsp;top or dress. &nbsp; Help is available all day as your create your garment.
I will be in touch before the workshop with a list of supplies you need and suggested retailers to purchase your fabric.&nbsp; Threads and other notions are available at Stitching Kitchen on the day.
Whats included - your pattern to keep which retails at &pound;15.50, full tuition, tea/coffee and homemade cake.&nbsp;
What to bring - fabric and notions as per the list supplied prior to the class, lunch and your sewing machine or overlocker.&nbsp;

Learn to sew with stretch or knit fabrics in this beginner-friendly workshop! The Tilly and the Buttons ‘Coco’ pattern is an ideal introduction to sewing jersey and can be made using either a sewing machine or an overlocker. 

During the workshop, you will create a comfortable and stylish tunic top or dress with a choice of necklines. 
What you will learn/achieve
Measuring accurately so you can selecting the right size 
Preparing fabric and pattern pieces - making adjustments if needed
Sewing techniques for stretch fabrics




What's included
Hands-on support throughout the day to ensure you leave with a finished garment you love! 
Coco printed sewing pattern (RRP £18.50) to keep 
Use of our Pfaff machines in Stitching Kitchen's fully equipped studio.
Tea or coffee and homemade cake 




What to bring
Fabric and notions - list will be provided on booking
Workshop materials kits will be available around a month before the workshop. 
Lunch

Please note that this workshop is held in our light and spacious first floor studio at Stitching Kitchen, which is accessible by stairs. 





About your tutor
Hannah has been crafting since she was a child, she loves textile art, making with fabric, thread and fibre. She teaches and shares her passion and skills in textile art, felt making and also dressmaking and quilting. 


If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.

Stitch

Sewing

Arts & Crafts

Needlework

A sewing workshop to create an easy fitting top or dress which has a couple of different style options.  Full help is on hand to understand the pattern, cut out and assemble your garment.  

Jersey / Knit dress or top - Coco by Tilly and the Buttons

General admission

Join us for a day of dressmaking with our tutor Emma Smith.Emma has a wealth of dressmaking experience and teaches for sewing studios and pattern company retreats across the UK. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Learn how to adjust a printed pattern to fit you. &nbsp;Emma will teach you how to measure your body and create a toile/muslin in order to get a perfect fit to your trousers.We will be making the Eve Trousers by Merchant and Mills and a copy of the pattern [worth &pound;16] will be included in the workshop cost.&nbsp;

 

The workshop will cover
<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Taking accurate measurements</li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Making a muslin/toile</li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Evaluating fit</li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fitting adjustments&nbsp;</li></ul>
You&rsquo;ll make a muslin/toile and then be able to make further adjustments to your pattern. &nbsp;Sheeting and pattern paper will be provided. &nbsp;You may wish to start to make the final version in your chosen fabric. &nbsp;You will need a medium weight canvas or twill, another choice could be corduroy or denim. &nbsp;You can make the Eve in a lighter weight fabric but the shape of the trouser will be more fluid. &nbsp; &nbsp;Requirements for each size are listed in one of the pictures.&nbsp;
If you have any questions please ask - otherwise book yourself on to a day of learning how to make a pair of trousers to fit.&nbsp;Bring your sewing machine, basic sewing kit, fabric (bundles available from Stitching Kitchen) and lunch to nibble, we will keep you going with tea and cake! &nbsp;&nbsp;

Take your dressmaking to the next level with this creative Pattern Hacking workshop. Under the guidance of Claire, you’ll learn how to make design changes to your existing sewing patterns so you can create unique garments and get more value from every pattern you own.

Discover how small adjustments can transform a design — whether it’s changing a neckline, adding or altering sleeves, adjusting the fullness of a skirt, or incorporating other creative features. By the end of the day, you’ll have the skills and confidence to adapt any pattern to suit your style and become your own fashion designer.

What You Will Learn
How to read and understand a pattern’s key features
Methods for altering sleeves, necklines, garment fullness, and more
Techniques for adding design details while maintaining a good fit
How to reuse and adapt patterns to create entirely new looks

What’s Included
Expert tuition and guidance from Claire in a small group 
Use of studio sewing machines, cutting tools, and equipment
Tea and cake

What to Bring
A favourite garment pattern, perhaps one of the Tilly and the buttons or Sew Different patterns you have sewn with us.
Fabric and matching thread for your chosen variation - we have fabric you can use for mock ups
Packed lunch (full-day session)

Venue & Accessibility

 This workshop is held at Stitching Kitchen.
First Floor Studio: Light and spacious, accessible by stairs only.

Tutor

 Claire is a skilled dressmaker and pattern cutter with a passion for helping sewists unlock their creativity. She loves showing people how to reimagine patterns, maximise their wardrobe options, and sew garments that truly reflect their personal style.

Questions?
 Please get in touch for further details.



Dressmaking

Sewing Machine

Pattern Making

Learn to adapt or hack a commercial sewing pattern to make it your own, become a fashion designer!

Pattern Hacking: Become Your Own Fashion Designer

Our Multi Award winning Baby & Child First Aid classes for parents, grandparents and carers are delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style and give you confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.
Our “New” Baby Proofing classes for parents, grandparents and carers follow the same award-winning style of our first aid classes and are designed to help you prepare for preventing accidents from happening.
You can book onto a public classes at a local venue, a private class at home, or online class.


Baby & Child First Aid2 Hour Course
From £25.00 per person
From £125.00 per class
Max 5 attendees. Extra attendees are charged at £20 per person
baby & child first aid class
The 2-hour Baby & Child First Aid class covers CPR, Choking, Bumps, Burns, Breaks, Bleeding, Febrile Seizures and Meningitis & Sepsis Awareness and will give everyone who attends the peace of mind they deserve. Mini First Aid partner with the First Aid Industry Body, Children’s Burns Trust, Meningitis Research Foundation & Sepsis Trust for the latest in medical research updates to support our teaching.
We have not only received awards for the quality of the classes but consistently those who attend review Mini First Aid as a 5-star first aid class.
The practical public & private classes, and our online course, all cover first aid techniques suitable from new born baby and throughout childhood.






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The [Mini First Aid] course was wonderful – truly something that all parents should do.
HARRIET SHEARSMITH - AWARD WINNING BLOGGER, TOBY & ROO
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"We are so glad we have done a Mini First Aid class. We enjoyed the class, found it really useful and feel so much more prepared in the build up to having our baby.”
RUGBY HERO JONNY WILKINSON & HIS WIFE SHELLEY
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Holly, our trainer was an excellent facilitator. The session was informative and enjoyable, and the class size made it feel accessible and easy for everyone to get stuck in. Holly's first-hand experience in the field, coupled with being a parent made the information really palatable and relatable. She made sure to have inclusive material which was perfect for the multicultural group we were in. I'd highly recommend the class if you want to arm yourself with the confidence to respond to a child in an emergency situation.
JACQUELINE SHEPHERD AND FAMILY
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It was a pleasure meeting Kate and Jacky from Mini First Aid and being taught what to do in case of an emergency. Learning CPR and what to do when a child is choking is invaluable. Obviously, I hope I never had to use the things I learned in today’s class, but horrible things happen and knowing these techniques can really make a huge difference. The class was fun and accessible given the seriousness of the topic. I would highly recommend everyone doing it.
GIOVANNA FLETCHER - AUTHOR, ACTRESS, BLOGGER & MUM!
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There are a gazillion things I never seem to get around to doing (fixing the broken blind in our bedroom, getting some photos printed of ‘the baby’ who is almost two but still doesn’t exist on our walls, pinning down the coffee date I’ve been promising my neglected friend via WhatsApp for at least 6 months…) BUT this morning I finally got my arse in gear and ticked off something from my ‘Really Must Do’ list by attending a First Aid class designed specifically for parents, grandparents and carers of babies and young children. It took just two hours out of my morning and covered a whole host of stuff including what to do if a child is choking, how to deal with burns/breaks/bleeding and the basics of life-saving CPR for kids.
THE UNMUMSY MUM - SARAH TURNER
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Bionical have been working with Mini First Aid since 2022, and we couldn't be happier with the relationship. Following expansion and a global pandemic, we were looking for a way to maintain the highest standards of compliance in training for our nursing staff across the UK, whilst maximising efficiency of delivery. It has been lovely working with Mini First Aid who have supported Bionical to maintain compliance and service excellence, whilst being a completely stress-free process. Thank you to both the Head Office administrative team, as well as all your franchisees and trainers.
BIONICAL SOLUTIONS
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I cannot recommend Mini First Aid enough. Kate ran a private class for me and my 11 year old daughter in the comfort of our own home, which was perfect especially as my babies are due any day now. My daughter and I feel much more confident in knowing what to do in a range of emergency situations and I also got some extra twin tips from Kate as a fellow twin Mum! It's such an important life skill that every parent and carer should have so I would urge you to book a Mini First Aid course today.
LUCY PARGETER - EMMERDALE
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St Joseph’s School, Wetherby (Early Years class) Our Nursery class love to get involved in whole-school curriculum enrichment activities but First Aid for 3-4 year olds? Even for our well-seasoned teachers, this sounded like a tall order. How wrong we were! Our sessions with Claire were absolutely brilliant. Skillful teaching, great resources, clear messages and important safety information; empowering our children to feel like mini first aiders. With the help of Max the teddy, we learned simple first aid techniques for cuts, scrapes and head bumps; as well as learning how to make someone comfortable by lying them on their side if they are very poorly. We learned about how you may need to phone 999 in an emergency and that you need to know your address. The children absolutely loved The ‘Mini Adventures of Freddie’ story which brought everything together perfectly. Thank-you Claire. Never underestimate 3-4 year olds! They really can save lives!
LOUISE MILIVOJEVIC, HEAD TEACHER, ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL
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We have seen hundreds of clients go through the Infection Control Course and heard nothing but positive feedback. They were able to do everything in their own time and now have the ability to promote their certificate/badge to all current and future customers which has helped them secure both venues and new clients. I would highly recommend anyone that is running a children's activities business to complete this course.
GEORGE BENTLEY
don't take our word for it

"I learned so much from the Mini First Aid adult awareness class. I feel confident about what to do in a range of first aid situations or emergencies. For the first time, I’ve seen images of what burns look like on black and brown as well as white skin. I know what signs to look for if a child is choking, as these can look different, depending on your skin colour. Thanks Mini First Aid for making your classes relevant to everyone".
GWEN LYNCH
don't take our word for it

The Mini First Aid Class (filmed for ITVBe) was a fantastic class, both Arg and I found it a really good and informative session
FERNE MCCANN. TV STAR & BLOGGER.
don't take our word for it

This weekend myself and five mummy friends had a private Mini First Aid session from the comfort of my own home. Now I’ve done it I can’t believe I hadn’t done it sooner, what a no-brainer!! It’s a great feeling knowing that I’d know what to do should a situation arise. All in all, I can’t recommend it enough so get your session booked in now!”
JOSIE BARRON, MUMMY SOCIAL
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One afternoon, we were enjoying a day out in the sunshine and had stopped to feed our daughter of 7 months, she’s just started solid food and we’d been giving her sliced banana to chew on. On this particular day, she inhaled a small piece and began to choke. I quickly remembered Martin’s words, put her in the proper hold, bottom in the air and one forceful strike between her shoulder blades dislodged the banana and although she was shocked, she was able to breathe again and I can’t tell you how relieved we felt! It may have only been 10 seconds in which she couldn’t breathe but it was terrifying. Had I not had the training from Martin and Mini First Aid, I cannot even begin to imagine how differently the situation could have turned out. In fact, I’d go as far to say that the training I received enabled me to save our daughter’s life.
SAM AND BABY NELL
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Sky are always looking for ways to better support their staff and Parents@Sky Network offers support and benefits to staff who are parents. I came across Mini First Aid through a Facebook promotion and there was a huge demand for the Infant and Child First Aid class which was shared on our internal and external social channels. The communication and organisation of the event was excellent - Sarah-Lou was professional, engaging and even injected some parent style humour! The class was interactive and educational - everyone took something away from it including much more confidence in dealing with any emergencies which could arise with their little ones. The feedback received on the back of it was amazing! It was a great success and hopefully something we can do again, and potentially roll out to other sites in the UK. Thank you Mini First Aid, you were a pleasure to deal with!
LISA CUMMINGS, SKY

Mini First Aid North Nottinghamshire, Grantham & Sleaford

Baby First Aid

Children First Aid

First Aid

Family First Aid

Child First Aid

Kids First Aid

The 2-hour Baby & Child First Aid class covers CPR, Choking, Bumps, Burns, Breaks, Bleeding, Febrile Seizures and Meningitis & Sepsis Awareness and will give everyone who attends the peace of mind they deserve.

Baby & Child First Aid - Private Class

One Private Class (max 5 attendees)

Additional Attendees

Our Multi Award winning Baby & Child First Aid classes for parents, grandparents and carers are delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style and give you confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.
Our “New” Baby Proofing classes for parents, grandparents and carers follow the same award-winning style of our first aid classes and are designed to help you prepare for preventing accidents from happening.
You can book onto a public classes at a local venue, a private class at home, or online class.


Baby Proofing
2 Hour Course
From £25.00 per person
From £125.00 per class
Max 5 attendees. Extra attendees are charged at £20 per person
baby proofing

Our *NEW* Mini First Aid Baby Proofing class is our second class, designed for parents and carers of babies and children over 3 months. It can be taken after our 2 hour Baby and Child First Aid class, or in isolation for those parents who are starting their weaning journey, or have a baby on the move!
This course is an absolute must for preventing accidents in the home – very sadly, in 2020 over 60,000 children were admitted into hospital in the UK after a preventable accident. Parents and carers lead such busy lives that we are often just a bit of good luck away from a hair straightener burn, a fall down the stairs or a choking incident while your back is turned. Baby proofing will teach you how to prevent these accidents from happening, as well as giving you a first aid refresh on how to deal with burns and choking.
The 2-hour Baby Proofing class is Accredited by the Global Alliance for Child Safety. Mini First Aid Baby Proofing follows on perfectly from our parent and carer first aid class and is available at public venues or a private class at home.






Don't take our word for it

The [Mini First Aid] course was wonderful – truly something that all parents should do.
HARRIET SHEARSMITH - AWARD WINNING BLOGGER, TOBY & ROO
don't take our word for it

"We are so glad we have done a Mini First Aid class. We enjoyed the class, found it really useful and feel so much more prepared in the build up to having our baby.”
RUGBY HERO JONNY WILKINSON & HIS WIFE SHELLEY
don't take our word for it

Holly, our trainer was an excellent facilitator. The session was informative and enjoyable, and the class size made it feel accessible and easy for everyone to get stuck in. Holly's first-hand experience in the field, coupled with being a parent made the information really palatable and relatable. She made sure to have inclusive material which was perfect for the multicultural group we were in. I'd highly recommend the class if you want to arm yourself with the confidence to respond to a child in an emergency situation.
JACQUELINE SHEPHERD AND FAMILY
don't take our word for it

It was a pleasure meeting Kate and Jacky from Mini First Aid and being taught what to do in case of an emergency. Learning CPR and what to do when a child is choking is invaluable. Obviously, I hope I never had to use the things I learned in today’s class, but horrible things happen and knowing these techniques can really make a huge difference. The class was fun and accessible given the seriousness of the topic. I would highly recommend everyone doing it.
GIOVANNA FLETCHER - AUTHOR, ACTRESS, BLOGGER & MUM!
don't take our word for it

There are a gazillion things I never seem to get around to doing (fixing the broken blind in our bedroom, getting some photos printed of ‘the baby’ who is almost two but still doesn’t exist on our walls, pinning down the coffee date I’ve been promising my neglected friend via WhatsApp for at least 6 months…) BUT this morning I finally got my arse in gear and ticked off something from my ‘Really Must Do’ list by attending a First Aid class designed specifically for parents, grandparents and carers of babies and young children. It took just two hours out of my morning and covered a whole host of stuff including what to do if a child is choking, how to deal with burns/breaks/bleeding and the basics of life-saving CPR for kids.
THE UNMUMSY MUM - SARAH TURNER
don't take our word for it

Bionical have been working with Mini First Aid since 2022, and we couldn't be happier with the relationship. Following expansion and a global pandemic, we were looking for a way to maintain the highest standards of compliance in training for our nursing staff across the UK, whilst maximising efficiency of delivery. It has been lovely working with Mini First Aid who have supported Bionical to maintain compliance and service excellence, whilst being a completely stress-free process. Thank you to both the Head Office administrative team, as well as all your franchisees and trainers.
BIONICAL SOLUTIONS
don't take our word for it

I cannot recommend Mini First Aid enough. Kate ran a private class for me and my 11 year old daughter in the comfort of our own home, which was perfect especially as my babies are due any day now. My daughter and I feel much more confident in knowing what to do in a range of emergency situations and I also got some extra twin tips from Kate as a fellow twin Mum! It's such an important life skill that every parent and carer should have so I would urge you to book a Mini First Aid course today.
LUCY PARGETER - EMMERDALE
don't take our word for it

St Joseph’s School, Wetherby (Early Years class) Our Nursery class love to get involved in whole-school curriculum enrichment activities but First Aid for 3-4 year olds? Even for our well-seasoned teachers, this sounded like a tall order. How wrong we were! Our sessions with Claire were absolutely brilliant. Skillful teaching, great resources, clear messages and important safety information; empowering our children to feel like mini first aiders. With the help of Max the teddy, we learned simple first aid techniques for cuts, scrapes and head bumps; as well as learning how to make someone comfortable by lying them on their side if they are very poorly. We learned about how you may need to phone 999 in an emergency and that you need to know your address. The children absolutely loved The ‘Mini Adventures of Freddie’ story which brought everything together perfectly. Thank-you Claire. Never underestimate 3-4 year olds! They really can save lives!
LOUISE MILIVOJEVIC, HEAD TEACHER, ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL
don't take our word for it

We have seen hundreds of clients go through the Infection Control Course and heard nothing but positive feedback. They were able to do everything in their own time and now have the ability to promote their certificate/badge to all current and future customers which has helped them secure both venues and new clients. I would highly recommend anyone that is running a children's activities business to complete this course.
GEORGE BENTLEY
don't take our word for it

"I learned so much from the Mini First Aid adult awareness class. I feel confident about what to do in a range of first aid situations or emergencies. For the first time, I’ve seen images of what burns look like on black and brown as well as white skin. I know what signs to look for if a child is choking, as these can look different, depending on your skin colour. Thanks Mini First Aid for making your classes relevant to everyone".
GWEN LYNCH
don't take our word for it

The Mini First Aid Class (filmed for ITVBe) was a fantastic class, both Arg and I found it a really good and informative session
FERNE MCCANN. TV STAR & BLOGGER.
don't take our word for it

This weekend myself and five mummy friends had a private Mini First Aid session from the comfort of my own home. Now I’ve done it I can’t believe I hadn’t done it sooner, what a no-brainer!! It’s a great feeling knowing that I’d know what to do should a situation arise. All in all, I can’t recommend it enough so get your session booked in now!”
JOSIE BARRON, MUMMY SOCIAL
don't take our word for it

One afternoon, we were enjoying a day out in the sunshine and had stopped to feed our daughter of 7 months, she’s just started solid food and we’d been giving her sliced banana to chew on. On this particular day, she inhaled a small piece and began to choke. I quickly remembered Martin’s words, put her in the proper hold, bottom in the air and one forceful strike between her shoulder blades dislodged the banana and although she was shocked, she was able to breathe again and I can’t tell you how relieved we felt! It may have only been 10 seconds in which she couldn’t breathe but it was terrifying. Had I not had the training from Martin and Mini First Aid, I cannot even begin to imagine how differently the situation could have turned out. In fact, I’d go as far to say that the training I received enabled me to save our daughter’s life.
SAM AND BABY NELL
don't take our word for it

Sky are always looking for ways to better support their staff and Parents@Sky Network offers support and benefits to staff who are parents. I came across Mini First Aid through a Facebook promotion and there was a huge demand for the Infant and Child First Aid class which was shared on our internal and external social channels. The communication and organisation of the event was excellent - Sarah-Lou was professional, engaging and even injected some parent style humour! The class was interactive and educational - everyone took something away from it including much more confidence in dealing with any emergencies which could arise with their little ones. The feedback received on the back of it was amazing! It was a great success and hopefully something we can do again, and potentially roll out to other sites in the UK. Thank you Mini First Aid, you were a pleasure to deal with!
LISA CUMMINGS, SKY

Our *NEW* Mini First Aid Baby Proofing class is our second class, designed for parents and carers of babies and children over 3 months. It can be taken after our 2 hour Baby and Child First Aid class, or in isolation for those parents who are starting their weaning journey, or have a baby on the move!

Baby Proofing - Private Class

Learn to sew with stretch or knit fabrics in this encouraging and supportive workshop! The Tilly and the Buttons ‘Pearl’ pattern is a straightforward make for those who are looking to start or develop skills sewing with jersey and other stretch fabrics.  Pearl can be made using either a sewing machine or an overlocker. 

During the workshop, you will create a comfortable and wrap cardigan with a choice of long straight sleeves, short sleeves or balloon sleeves with cosy cuffs. 
What you will learn/achieve
Measuring accurately so you can selecting the right size 
Preparing fabric and pattern pieces - making adjustments if needed
Sewing techniques for stretch fabrics




What's included
Hands-on support throughout the day to ensure you get well on the way to a finished cardigan, if you choose the balloon sleeves or need lots of adjustments you may have some homework! 
Pearl printed sewing pattern (RRP £18.50) to keep 
Use of our Pfaff machines in Stitching Kitchen's fully equipped studio.
Tea or coffee, and homemade cake 




What to bring
Fabric and notions - list will be provided on booking
Workshop materials kits will be available around a month before the workshop. 
Lunch

Please note that this workshop is held in our light and spacious first floor studio at Stitching Kitchen, which is accessible by stairs. 





About your tutor
Hannah has been crafting since she was a child, she loves textile art, making with fabric, thread and fibre. She teaches and shares her passion and skills in textile art, felt making and also dressmaking and quilting. 


If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.

A sewing workshop to create an easy fitting wrap cardigan which has a couple of different style options.  Full help is on hand to understand the pattern, cut out and assemble your garment.  

Jersey / Knit wrap cardigan - Pearl by Tilly and the Buttons

If you&#39;re new to sewing or just want some tuition to improve your techniques or learn to read and follow a pattern this is the sewing workshop for you!&nbsp;During the day we will make a pair of &lsquo;Jaimie&rsquo; pyjama bottoms or shorts using the Tilly and the buttons pattern worth &pound;18.50 (included in the workshop cost).&nbsp; Priti will teach you how to choose the right size for you, how to prepare the fabric and pattern to be set up for success.Bring your machine or borrow one of the PFAFF machines in the&nbsp; studio to construct your pyjama bottoms.&nbsp;&nbsp;Help is available all day as your create your garment.I can let you know what you need to purchase prior to the class or you can take advantage of the &nbsp;discounted fabric bundles from Stitching Kitchen - just add on to your ticket at checkout.&nbsp;Whats included - your pattern to keep, full tuition, tea/coffee and homemade cake.&nbsp;&nbsp;What to bring - fabric and notions as per the list supplied prior to the class, lunch and your sewing machine if you wish.&nbsp;

Description
If you're new to sewing or just want some tuition to improve your techniques or learn to read and follow a pattern this is the sewing workshop for you!

During the day we will make a pair of ‘Jaimie’ pyjama bottoms or shorts using the Tilly and the buttons pattern worth £18.50 (included in the workshop cost). Let us know if you would prefer to make the male version ‘Joe’.  We will teach you how to choose the right size for you, how to prepare the fabric and pattern to be set up for success.




What you will achieve
Laying and cutting out your fabric and pattern
Sewing the garment and learn about different seam finishes
Finish the day with a completed pair of PJ bottoms




What's included
Tuition: full instruction and support in a small class
A copy of the Pattern in hard copy - a printed PDF of Joe, if you choose the male version
Use of our PFAFF machines in Stitching Kitchen's fully equipped studio.
Tea and cake.




What to bring
You will need 2.5m of lightweight cotton fabric, matching thread and waistband elastic.  We have kits available which you can add to your ticket at the checkout, details of fabric choices are pictured above. 

Please note that this workshop is held in our light and spacious first floor studio at Stitching Kitchen, which is accessible by stairs.   




About your tutor
Hannah is the owner of Stitching Kitchen. She has a wealth of experience in all aspects of sewing and embroidery and loves to share her skills.





If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.


Beginners sewing clothes workshop - create pyjama bottoms using Tilly and the buttons Jaimie pattern (included in cost of workshop)

Sewing Workshop - Beginners - PJ Bottoms 

Learn to make a patchwork log cabin style cushion.&nbsp; We will create a log cabin cushion with a twist as you begin with a picture or piece of embroidery at its heart.&nbsp; During the day you will learn the basics of log cabin construction and some special hints and tips to help with using up cycled cloth and old clothing in the patchwork.&nbsp; We will also cover choosing colours to make your cushion really beautiful.
You can also make this a memory cushion as a keep sake, feel free to bring any fabric or old clothing which remind you of someone special. &nbsp;
What&#39;s included in the price?
All the fabric you need to construct and embellish the cushion. &nbsp; Access to the Stitching Kitchen stash of reclaimed and vintage fabrics. &nbsp; Full instruction and guidance from Hannah.&nbsp; A cuppa and a slice of cake.&nbsp; You will go home with a finished cushion complete with cushion pad.&nbsp;
What to bring along?
You may wish to bring along sentimental fabrics to include and perhaps a stitched / printed fabric centrepiece.&nbsp; Feel free to bring your own sewing machine but don&rsquo;t worry you can borrow one if you need to.&nbsp;

Learn to make a patchwork log cabin style cushion. We will create a log cabin cushion with a twist as you begin with a picture or piece of embroidery at its heart. During the day you will learn the basics of log cabin construction and some special hints and tips to help with using up cycled cloth and old clothing in the patchwork. We will also cover choosing colours to make your cushion really beautiful.
You can also make this a memory cushion as a keep sake, feel free to bring any fabric or old clothing which remind you of someone special.  
What's included in the price?
All the fabric you need to construct and embellish the cushion.  Access to the Stitching Kitchen stash of reclaimed and vintage fabrics.  Full instruction and guidance from Hannah. A cuppa and a slice of cake. You will go home with a finished cushion complete with cushion pad. 
What to bring along?
You may wish to bring along sentimental fabrics to include and perhaps a stitched / printed fabric centrepiece. Feel free to bring your own sewing machine but don’t worry you can borrow one if you need to. 

Create a log cabin patchwork cushion using up cycled fabric - bring your own sentimental fabric to make a memory cushion. Sewing machine project. 

Sew a Patchwork Log Cabin Style Cushion 

Awarding Body:&nbsp;Open College Network (OCN Credit4Learning)Award Level:&nbsp;Level Three (Advanced)Minimum Age:&nbsp;18 (16 with parental consent)Entry requirements:&nbsp;None. English Level 2 desirable.Training Locations:&nbsp;E-learning - complete this course in the comfort of your own home or at work<hr style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Course Overview:This&nbsp;Healthcare Practice Course&nbsp;is designed for students preparing to start a career in the healthcare sector or currently working as a carer / healthcare assistant and looking to add an accredited qualification to their C.V.We make all our qualifications as accessible as possible and have a comprehensive range of supplementary resources to support all students. This Certificate uses a variety of study materials including a mixture of printed and online material &ndash; online learning resources, audio/video media clips, and interactive activities such as online quizzes.Complete this easy-to-follow&nbsp;Healthcare Practice Course on your computer, mobile phone, kindle or tablet and in your own time. The course can be completed in stages - you have 8 weeks to complete the course in full. Once completed you will immediately be able to download your pass certificate. (Your new accredited certificate will be posted to you within 6-8 weeks.)The Nationally Recognised and Accredited Certificate (awarded by the Open College Network) can be added to any existing certificate credit values (cumulative credits), and these may also count towards other similar college or university courses.This course provides a valuable "stepping stone" into the healthcare profession or natural progression route for practising and experienced HCAs / Carers wishing to expand on their existing qualifications. At the end of each e-learning section you have up to 6 multiple choice questions to answer, with a passmark of 65%. You can re-sit each section 3 times.<hr style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Is this course for me?This course is suitable for you if:-- You are seeking a career change and looking for work within the healthcare sector (NHS, Private Clinics, Care Homes or Community). -- You are currently unemployed or between jobs. -- You are already working within the healthcare sector and wish to increase your skills or a career change. -- You need CPD (continual professional development) or requested by your employer as part of your CPD or Induction Programme. -- You are taking or planning to take other healthcare courses (ie. a nursing diploma) and would like to add credits to your course. -- You are just curious and keen to learn something new! Add to your CPD (continual professional development) or if requested by your employer as part of your CPD or Induction Programme. (Completion of this course adds to your existing credit value and awards an Advanced Level Three Certificate)<hr style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">What does this course cover?Topics covered include:Module 1: Introductions and Course Overview Module 2: Accountability Module 3: Effective Communication Module 4: Documentation and Recording Module 5: Hygiene &amp; Infection Prevention and Control Module 6: Tests and Measurements Module 7: Anatomy and Physiology Module 8: Nutrition and Fluid Balance Module 9: Practical Caring Skills Module 10: Psychological Care Module 11: Pressure Care Module 12: Medication Module 13: Answers to quizzes and multiple choice questions Module 14: Job Opportunities and Further InformationDownload a certificate as soon as completed.This course is also supported with a video presentation and additional support material can be downloaded as you progress through the course. <hr style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.ecwid.com/images/wysiwyg/product/20661234/206740469/1591525097385817184361/Accreditation_Strip_jpg" fr-original-style="" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

Awarding Body: Open College Network (OCN Credit4Learning)
Award Level: Level Three (Advanced)
Minimum Age: 18 (16 with parental consent)
Entry requirements: None. English Level 2 desirable.
Training Locations: E-learning - complete this course in the comfort of your own home or at work



Course Overview:
This Healthcare Practice Course is designed for students preparing to start a career in the healthcare sector or currently working as a carer / healthcare assistant and looking to add an accredited qualification to their C.V.
We make all our qualifications as accessible as possible and have a comprehensive range of supplementary resources to support all students. This Certificate uses a variety of study materials including a mixture of printed and online material – online learning resources, audio/video media clips, and interactive activities such as online quizzes.
Complete this easy-to-follow Healthcare Practice Course on your computer, mobile phone, kindle or tablet and in your own time. The course can be completed in stages - you have 8 weeks to complete the course in full. Once completed you will immediately be able to download your pass certificate. (Your new accredited certificate will be posted to you within 6-8 weeks.)
The Nationally Recognised and Accredited Certificate (awarded by the Open College Network) can be added to any existing certificate credit values (cumulative credits), and these may also count towards other similar college or university courses.This course provides a valuable "stepping stone" into the healthcare profession or natural progression route for practising and experienced HCAs / Carers wishing to expand on their existing qualifications.


At the end of each e-learning section you have up to 6 multiple choice questions to answer, with a passmark of 65%. You can re-sit each section 3 times.



Is this course for me?
This course is suitable for you if:
-- You are seeking a career change and looking for work within the healthcare sector (NHS, Private Clinics, Care Homes or Community).
-- You are currently unemployed or between jobs.
-- You are already working within the healthcare sector and wish to increase your skills or a career change.
-- You need CPD (continual professional development) or requested by your employer as part of your CPD or Induction Programme.
-- You are taking or planning to take other healthcare courses (ie. a nursing diploma) and would like to add credits to your course.
-- You are just curious and keen to learn something new!
Add to your CPD (continual professional development) or if requested by your employer as part of your CPD or Induction Programme.
(Completion of this course adds to your existing credit value and awards an Advanced Level Three Certificate)



What does this course cover?
Topics covered include:
Module 1: Introductions and Course Overview
Module 2: Accountability
Module 3: Effective Communication
Module 4: Documentation and Recording
Module 5: Hygiene & Infection Prevention and Control
Module 6: Tests and Measurements
Module 7: Anatomy and Physiology
Module 8: Nutrition and Fluid Balance
Module 9: Practical Caring Skills
Module 10: Psychological Care
Module 11: Pressure Care
Module 12: Medication
Module 13: Answers to quizzes and multiple choice questions
Module 14: Job Opportunities and Further Information
Download a certificate as soon as completed.
This course is also supported with a video presentation and additional support material can be downloaded as you progress through the course.









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Want to get started in healthcare?

A beginner's course and first step onto the healthcare career ladder

    Nationally Recognised Qualification

    Accredited with Open College Network

    OCN Credit4Learning

    Level Three Certificate (advanced)

    Ideal for healthcare assistants / carer positions

    Essential home practical caring skills

    Comprehensively covers fundamental care skills

    Includes support and reference material to keep

    Easy to follow and fun to learn

    Ideal for freelancer carers

    No previous experience or qualification needed

    Download a certificate on completion of your online course


OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

Healthcare Practice (Fundamental Care Skills) Course (GPT201)

<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: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTIONSian Ellis-Martin joined Blake Friedmann in 2018 and is building a list of fiction and non-fiction at the agency.&nbsp;With regards to fiction, Sian is looking for commercial, upmarket and accessible literary novels. She always wants to be completely absorbed by the world of the novel, to jump into the character&rsquo;s life and be swept into the narrative as if she&rsquo;s been there all along. She&rsquo;s drawn in by compelling characters and relationships, and loves stories with a mystery or question at the heart of them. She&rsquo;s open to these ideas being explored in a variety of ways, but at the moment, she&rsquo;d particularly like to find an epic love story, a fun, queer rom-com with an unusual setting or pitch, and/or a sweeping family saga. She leans more towards contemporary settings but does enjoy a historical backdrop too.In non-fiction, she&rsquo;s looking for narrative non-fiction, history from different perspectives and books that make complicated ideas around things like politics and literature more accessible. Her favourite type of non-fiction book is the one that makes you interested in something or someone you&rsquo;d never thought you would be. She&rsquo;d also love to find cookery and food books too, particularly cuisines that are less visible in the book world, or budget cooking.She&rsquo;s not currently taking on YA, children&rsquo;s, fantasy or science fiction projects.<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;">Sian would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first three chapters (or 5,000 words) of your manuscript in a single word document.&nbsp;<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;">(In addition to the paid sessions, Sian 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&nbsp;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 20and 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;">Please prepare to submit your manuscript immediately you book as the submission deadline is now: Monday 8 July 2024

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION

Siân Ellis-Martin joined Blake Friedmann in 2018 and is building a list of fiction and non-fiction at the agency. 

With regards to fiction, Siân is looking for commercial, upmarket and accessible literary novels. She always wants to be completely absorbed by the world of the novel, to jump into the character’s life and be swept into the narrative as if she’s been there all along. 
She’s drawn in by compelling characters and relationships, and loves stories with a mystery or question at the heart of them. 

She’s open to these ideas being explored in a variety of ways, but at the moment, she’d particularly like to find an epic love story, a fun, queer rom-com with an unusual setting or pitch, and/or a sweeping family saga. Siân leans more towards contemporary settings but does enjoy a historical backdrop too.

In non-fiction, she’s looking for narrative non-fiction, history from different perspectives and books that make complicated ideas around things like politics and literature more accessible. Her favourite type of non-fiction book is the one that makes you interested in something or someone you’d never thought you would be. Siân would also love to find cookery and food books too, particularly cuisines that are less visible in the book world, or budget cooking.

She’s not currently taking on YA, children’s, fantasy or science fiction projects.

Siân would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first three chapters (or 5,000 words, whichever is shorter) of your manuscript in a single word document. 

(In addition to the paid sessions, Siân is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). 

By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.

Submission Deadline: Wednesday 13th August 2025

I Am In Print

Fiction Writing

SOLD OUT! 20th August Siân Ellis-Martin #Agent121. Looking for: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION

<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: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTIONDiana joined the prestigious DHH Literary Agency in June 2024. She started agenting with Rupert Heath Literary Agency in 2011 before moving to UTA and Marjacq in 2017. Before that she was senior commissioning editor at Transworld. Diana was chosen as one of The Bookseller&rsquo;s Rising Stars of 2012, was a nominee for RNA Agent of the Year 2019, and was shortlisted for Literary Agent of the Year 2022 at the British Book Awards.&nbsp;Her list includes a wide range of bestselling and prize-winning authors in the UK and internationally.Diana represents adult fiction and non-fiction. For fiction, she is looking for upmarket women&#39;s commercial, with depth and heart, including reading group, historical, saga, uplit and contemporary stories that are irreverent and make her laugh; accessible literary fiction, high-concept crime fiction and thrillers. She has a thing for spy novels and would love to find a great vampire story.&nbsp;On the non-fiction side: memoir, smart, funny feminists, lifestyle, cookery and social justice, and open to anything with a strong, original voice. She also encourages submissions from writers who have been traditionally under-represented.Diana would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first three chapters (a maximum of 5,000 words) of your manuscript in a single word document.&nbsp;<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, Diana 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 I Am In Print).&nbsp;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.<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: Wednesday 4 September 2024

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION

Marilia Savvides founded The Plot Agency in 2024. She began her career in publishing at Peters Fraser and Dunlop, where she spent eight years, first as International Rights Agent, and later as Literary Agent, building her own list of authors. In 2019, she joined 42MP, where she worked as Literary Agent for four years, helping to launch and set up the Book Division.

She is particularly interested in fiction that is beautifully written and cleverly constructed, but still accessible to a wide readership. She is often drawn to darker tales that weave together excellent characters and an impossible-to-put-down story, from immersive book club novels with a splash of suspense, crime and thrillers, accessible horror, and speculative, genre-bending or dystopian stories. She also adores smart, witty contemporary rom-com in the style of Emily Henry.

In the thriller, crime and mystery space she is interested in most areas, except military thrillers and organised crime/ mafia / mob stories. Big hooks and clever set ups are a big bonus! She adores Karin Slaughter (especially her standalone novels) and Gillian Flynn.
In the book club / reading group space, she’s particularly drawn to fiction in the vein of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and Celeste Ng, and absolutely fell in love with Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll, both for the incredible voice, and the exquisite use of structure and time. Complicated family dynamics, empathetic and smart approaches to controversial issues, stand out protagonists (like Elizabeth Zott in Lessons in Chemistry or Bernadette in Where D’You Go Bernadette), long buried secrets, complicity, the road to justice, and impossible decisions, are all themes she finds herself drawn to.

In the horror space, she’s a sucker for amazing female-centric stories in the vein of Yellowjackets, and the kind of contemporary, accessible horror that Stephen King always nails. She wants to get lost in a world that feels within reach of ours. In the speculative and dystopian spaces, she’s interested in genius ideas that set up big questions or reflect the most broken (and sometimes hidden) parts of society. She loves Octavia Butler, Margaret Atwood, George Orwell, and also adored The Leftovers, Station Eleven, Wanderers, and The Power. The what-ifs of life and fiction fascinate her. In the grounded sci-fi space, she’d love to find a smart, immersive, and accessible story like The Martian.

She doesn’t represent fantasy or romantasy. In regards to sci-fi, unless it’s very grounded and has crossover potential to a mainstream audience, it’s not for her.
In the romance space, she’s particularly drawn to smart, complex and witty characters, where the chemistry is jumping off the page. She loves contemporary settings and all the tropes, though the voice and characters must come first to make the reading experience fully immersive. She wants to be cackling, and rooting for the characters with all her heart.

She is very hands-on editorially, and loves working with her authors to shape their manuscripts, and brainstorm ideas. The best part of the job is discovering debut authors, and helping them find a home for their books.

Marilia would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single Word document. 

(In addition to the paid sessions, Marilia 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 13th August 2025

SOLD OUT! 20th August Marilia Savvides #Agent121. Looking for: ADULT FICTION

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION

Diana joined the prestigious DHH Literary Agency in June 2024. She started agenting with Rupert Heath Literary Agency in 2011 before moving to UTA and Marjacq in 2017. Before that she was senior commissioning editor at Transworld. Diana was chosen as one of The Bookseller’s Rising Stars of 2012, was a nominee for RNA Agent of the Year 2019, and was shortlisted for Literary Agent of the Year 2022 at the British Book Awards. Her list includes a wide range of bestselling and prize-winning authors in the UK and internationally.

Diana represents adult fiction and non-fiction. For fiction, she is looking for upmarket women's commercial, with depth and heart, including reading group, historical, saga, uplit and contemporary stories that are irreverent and make her laugh; accessible literary fiction, high-concept crime fiction and thrillers. She has a thing for spy novels and would love to find a great vampire story. 

On the non-fiction side: memoir, smart, funny feminists, lifestyle, cookery and social justice, and open to anything with a strong, original voice. She also encourages submissions from writers who have been traditionally under-represented.

Diana would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first three chapters (a maximum of 5,000 words) of your manuscript in a single word document. 

(In addition to the paid sessions, Diana 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 13th August 2025

SOLD OUT! 20th August Diana Beaumont #Agent121. Looking for: ADULT FICTION, NON-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;" id="isPasted" 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:&nbsp; MIDDLE GRADE, CHILDREN&#39;S NON-FICTION, YA FICTION, YA NON-FICTIONPrior to joining Diamond Kahn and Woods in 2023, Camille Burns worked at David Higham Associates as Agent&rsquo;s Assistant to Jane Gregory and Assistant to the Children&rsquo;s Rights team for just over three and a half years. Over her career to date, she has also worked in editorial for an academic publisher, in rights and marketing for an audiobook publisher and as an intern at Felicity Bryan Literary Agency. Camille has an MSc in Publishing from Edinburgh Napier University and an MA in English Literature from the University of Edinburgh. She currently serves as the Secretary of the Association of Authors&rsquo; Agents, as well as Co-Chair for the AAA&rsquo;s Bridge Committee for early career agents and assistants. She previously volunteered at the Story Museum in Oxford.Camille loves engaging with narratives on a structural level in order to draw out their best qualities. She has varied taste with a particular interest in children&rsquo;s and YA fiction and non-fiction, as well as adult non-fiction. In MG, she would love to see stories with heart and with a classic, lyrical tone, in the vein of Katya Balen, or with the inventiveness of Frances Hardinge or the action-packed sequences and acerbic wit of Jonathan Stroud. In YA she is looking for all genres whether they be on the more literary or commercial sides, but with an emphasis on romance. She would also be interested in seeing crossover romance, be that contemporary or fantasy, and stories featuring characters in their very early twenties.Camille would love to see proposals for smart and accessible non-fiction (children&rsquo;s or adult) which teach us about the world we live in, which shine a light on a culture (encompassing everything including workplace culture), which are empowering or which encourage deep thinking and fundamental shifts in perspective. She is not currently looking for memoir unless it is also doing one of these things. Some favourite non-fiction books are:&nbsp;Entangled Life,&nbsp;Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can&rsquo;t Stop Talking,&nbsp;Braiding Sweetgrass,&nbsp;The Gendered Brain, Why We Sleep, Invisible Women&nbsp;and&nbsp;A World Without Email.Camille 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.<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, Camille 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&nbsp;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: Wednesday 25 October 2023

LOOKING FOR:  MIDDLE GRADE, YOUNG ADULT & ADULT FICTION AS WELL AS NON-FICTION FOR ALL AGES

Prior to joining DKW in 2023, Camille worked at David Higham Associates as Agent’s Assistant to Jane Gregory and in the Children’s Translation Rights team. She has also worked in editorial for an academic publisher, in rights and marketing for an audiobook publisher and as an intern at Felicity Bryan Literary Agency. Camille loves engaging with narratives on a structural level in order to draw out their best qualities. Camille has an MSc in Publishing from Edinburgh Napier University and an MA in English Literature from the University of Edinburgh. She was Secretary of the Association of Authors’ Agents, as well as Co-Chair for the AAA’s Bridge Committee for early career agents and assistants, from late 2021 to early 2024. She also previously volunteered at the Story Museum in Oxford.

Camille has now set up her own agency called Solas Literary.

Camille is looking for middle grade, young adult and adult/crossover fiction, as well as non-fiction for all ages. In MG, she loves literary voices and stories with heart and warmth - she would be keen to see anything in the vein of Jonathan Stroud's Lockwood and Co series, October, October by Katya Balen, and A Face Like Glass by Frances Hardinge. In YA, Camille's taste spans from commercial to the literary, encompassing everything from A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and The Inheritance Games to This Woven Kingdom and anything by Meg Rosoff and Jandy Nelson. 

In the crossover/adult space, Camille's taste is broad but with an emphasis on romance. Recent favourites include: Fourth Wing, The Crimson Moth and One Golden Summer.   

She's not the right fit for epic fantasy in the vein of The Poppy War or Brandon Sanderson, or for space operas and similar science fiction. 

Camille 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.

(In addition to the paid sessions, Camille 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: Wednesday 13th August 2025

SOLD OUT! 21st August Camille Burns #Agent121. Looking for: MG, YA inc YA/CROSSOVER ROMANCE, and ADULT FICTION; NON-FICTION FOR ALL AGES.

<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: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTIONDaisy Chandley joined PFD in 2019 after graduating from the University of Oxford with a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics. She is an Associate Agent and assistant to &nbsp;Senior Agent Annabel Merullo and Head of Books Tim Bates as the UK sub-agent for New Directions Publishing in the US. Daisy is actively building a list of both fiction and non-fiction authors across a range of genres.With fiction, Daisy&#39;s wishlist roughly falls into three categories &ndash; if something feels like it overlaps between them, even better!1) Sharp, original novels on the literary to upmarket spectrum, all the way from deeply dark and boundary-pushing books like&nbsp;Hurricane Season, Under The Skin&nbsp;or&nbsp;In The Cut&nbsp;to those balancing edge, heart and humour, like&nbsp;Detransition, Baby&nbsp;or&nbsp;A Visit From The Goon Squad. She loves irreverent wit, daring approaches in narrative or form, and seriously unsettling stories in equal measure, and if you can bring a few of those elements into one, it&rsquo;ll go straight to the top of her.2) Com-heavy rom-coms, whether in the dry but ultimately sob-inducing vein of&nbsp;Greta and Valdin&nbsp;or a Nora Ephron film, the escapist screwball delight of a Cary Grant classic, or the more unusual, genre-bending style of something like&nbsp;Palm Springs. I&rsquo;m a sucker for Emily Henry and will always be happy to see an innovative take on tropey love stories, but Daisy is equally very keen to see to things a bit outside of the box, whether that&rsquo;s integrating speculative elements, dark humour, or topical issues. In any case, humour and originality are my priority, and affectionately snarky bickering is the best way to make her fall head over heels with a couple.3) Sleuths! Daisy is not the right person for police procedurals, but loves classic detectives and amateur sleuths. Whether it&rsquo;s a delightful Knives Out&nbsp;or&nbsp;Nancy Drew homage or an intricate, unputdownable mystery on the darker side, the minute someone finds a good old fashioned clue, count her in!Overall, whether it&rsquo;s a delightfully fun and scandalous page-turner or something really bold and experimental, if it&rsquo;s stylish and smart &ndash; and maybe even a bit sexy &ndash; Daisy would love to see it.Daisy is definitely interested in literary speculative fiction, though not generally looking for hard SFF. Across the board, she is always looking for stories that explore sexuality, race, gender, and disability, and would particularly love to hear from writers whose voices and experiences aren&rsquo;t given enough space in publishing.On the non-fiction side, Daisy is looking for bold new insights and underrepresented voices on popular science, nature writing, relationships, social issues and politics, and am always especially interested in fresh, playful and exciting writing on pop culture, love and the internet. She&rsquo;d also love to see illuminating narrative non-fiction, whether a beautiful and lyrical exploration, or an enthralling and explosive deep-dive. A (large) handful of authors past and present whose work Daisy loves include Patricia Lockwood, Toni Morrison, Elif Batuman, Gillian Flynn, Shirley Jackson, Raven Leilani, Max Porter, Carmen Maria Machado, Virginia Woolf, Sayaka Murata, Kiley Reid, Sally Rooney, George Saunders, Joan Didion, Amy Liptrot, Ottessa Moshfegh, J.D. Salinger, Donna Tartt, Bret Easton Ellis, and Fernanda Melchor.Daisy is not the right fit for Children&rsquo;s or YA authors.&nbsp;Daisy 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.<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, Daisy 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: Wednesday 11 September 2024

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION

Daisy Chandley joined PFD in 2019 after graduating from the University of Oxford with a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics. She is an Associate Agent and assistant to Senior Agent Annabel Merullo and Head of Books Tim Bates as the UK sub-agent for New Directions Publishing in the US. Daisy is actively building a list of both fiction and non-fiction authors across a range of genres.

With fiction, Daisy's wishlist roughly falls into three categories – if something feels like it overlaps between them, even better!

1) Sharp, original novels on the literary to upmarket spectrum, all the way from deeply dark and boundary-pushing books like Hurricane Season, Under The Skin or In The Cut to those balancing edge, heart and humour, like Detransition, Baby or A Visit From The Goon Squad. She loves irreverent wit, daring approaches in narrative or form, and seriously unsettling stories in equal measure, and if you can bring a few of those elements into one, it’ll go straight to the top of her.

2) Com-heavy rom-coms, whether in the dry but ultimately sob-inducing vein of Greta and Valdin or a Nora Ephron film, the escapist screwball delight of a Cary Grant classic, or the more unusual, genre-bending style of something like Palm Springs. Daisy is a sucker for Emily Henry and will always be happy to see an innovative take on tropey love stories, but is equally very keen to see to things a bit outside of the box, whether that’s integrating speculative elements, dark humour, or topical issues. In any case, humour and originality are my priority, and affectionately snarky bickering is the best way to make her fall head over heels with a couple.

3) Sleuths! Daisy is not the right person for police procedurals, but loves classic detectives and amateur sleuths. Whether it’s a delightful Knives Out or Nancy Drew homage or an intricate, unputdownable mystery on the darker side, the minute someone finds a good old fashioned clue, count her in!

Overall, whether it’s a delightfully fun and scandalous page-turner or something really bold and experimental, if it’s stylish and smart – and maybe even a bit sexy – Daisy would love to see it.

Daisy is definitely interested in literary speculative fiction, though not generally looking for hard SFF. Across the board, she is always looking for stories that explore sexuality, race, gender, and disability, and would particularly love to hear from writers whose voices and experiences aren’t given enough space in publishing.

On the non-fiction side, Daisy is looking for bold new insights and underrepresented voices on popular science, nature writing, relationships, social issues and politics, and am always especially interested in fresh, playful and exciting writing on pop culture, love and the internet. She’d also love to see illuminating narrative non-fiction, whether a beautiful and lyrical exploration, or an enthralling and explosive deep-dive.

A (large) handful of authors past and present whose work Daisy loves include Patricia Lockwood, Toni Morrison, Elif Batuman, Gillian Flynn, Shirley Jackson, Raven Leilani, Max Porter, Carmen Maria Machado, Virginia Woolf, Sayaka Murata, Kiley Reid, Sally Rooney, George Saunders, Joan Didion, Amy Liptrot, Ottessa Moshfegh, J.D. Salinger, Donna Tartt, Bret Easton Ellis, and Fernanda Melchor.

Daisy is not the right fit for Children’s or YA authors. 

Daisy 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, Daisy 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 14th August 2025

SOLD OUT! 21st August Daisy Chandley #Agent121. Looking for: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION

<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: ADULT FICTIONKate 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&#39;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&#39;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.<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, Kate 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&nbsp;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 23 September 2024

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, SCIENCE FICTION / FANTASY

After several years spent within publishing houses Bookouture, Canelo, Avon, One More Chapter and Head of Zeus, Hannah Todd became a Literary Agent at the Madeleine Milburn Literary, TV & Film Agency, before joining Janklow & Nesbit in January 2025. Her clients include Kirsty Greenwood, Charlie Gallagher and Leah Mercer.

Hannah is keen to see commercial fiction across the board, but with a particular focus on romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy & mystery novels. She is drawn to books with exemplary characterisation, voice and strength of feeling. But don't let your characterisation overshadow the need for impeccable plot and if you can make her laugh or cry then you're onto a winner! 

Across the full light-dark spectrum Hannah especially loves SFF that features an unlikely band of heroes, like the Six of Crows series by Leigh Bardugo, Scott Lynch's Gentleman Bastard series, Becky Chambers' The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet, T. Kingfisher's Nettle and Bone,and  the cosy themes/settings offered by Heather Fawcett and TJ Klune.

Hannah's advice is make sure you have a clear USP and hook: If you are sending your reader to a magical academy, or if we're riding dragons or waving wands, that's great! But what makes your book feel different and fresh? An excellent voice is key, but what else makes your take on these tropes stand out? An example of a phenomenal book that has turned the magical academy trope on its head, with layers of excellent world building, a unique magic system and plot twists galore is The Will of the Many by James Islington. If you have something crafted this beautifully then Hannah wants to see it!

Romantasy of varying spice levels, accessible to both romance and fantasy readers, is on Hannah's wishlist. And you can whisk her away with contemporary romance novels, romcoms, sweeping love stories that redefine the genre. Romcoms with great disability rep and LGBTQIA+ stories that focus on the joy of falling in love are high on Hannah's agenda. She particularly loves Emily Henry, Laura Wood and Abby Jiminez. Think more Nicholas Sparks than Sally Rooney, and Bonnie Garmus rather than Gabrielle Zevin. In this space, she is a big fan of Emma Donoghue, Bonnie Garmus and Jojo Moyes.

Meet with Hannah to discuss your crime and high-concept thrillers with an unsettling ‘it-could-happen-to-me’ feeling, coupled with a twist that's unseen until its delivery. The book she most wants to find in this space is something like Three Hours by Rosamund Lupton in both its themes (real-world emotional suspense) and its execution. A mystery series that feels like a real 'romp' is something she loves to escape with too. 

With regards to all genres, Hannah is particularly interested in voices from underrepresented backgrounds: such as writers of colour, indigenous communities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and those with disabilities.

Hannah does not the right agent to give advice on:
Re-imaginings of the classics
Books that feature characters putting on Shakespeare plays!
Historical fiction
Children's, middle-grade and YA 

Hannah would like you to submit a covering letter, one page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your completed manuscript in a single word document.

(In addition to the paid sessions, Hannah 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 11th August 2025

SOLD OUT! 21st August Hannah Todd #Agent121. Looking for: ADULT FICTION

Bristol

<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, NON-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 Williams is literary agent at the&nbsp;<a href="http://greeneheaton.co.uk/agents/laura-williams/" 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;">Greene and Heaton Literary Agency</a>.&nbsp;She is seeking literary fiction, commercial fiction, psychological thrillers and high concept Young Adult.<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;" id="isPasted" 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 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.&nbsp;<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;">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&#39;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 &ndash; think Marian Keyes.<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;">Most of all Laura is looking for novels she hasn&rsquo;t read before &ndash; something unusual structurally or thematically, something that shines a light on a subject the author is passionate about, something that&rsquo;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.<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, a 1-2 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your completed manuscript in a single word document.<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;">(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&nbsp;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 16 September&nbsp;2024

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: Wednesday 13th August 2025

BOOKINGS CLOSED! 22nd August Laura Williams #Agent121. Looking for: YA, ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION

Welcome to Print Production: Professional Training for Printing Jobs. In this course, you&#39;ll learn: <ol style="color: rgb(209, 213, 219); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(209, 213, 219);"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Fundamentals of Print Production:<ul style="color: initial; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: initial;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Introduction to the printing industry</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Historical perspective and evolution of print</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Overview of print technologies and methods</li></ul></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Process of Print Production:<ul style="color: initial; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: initial;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Step-by-step breakdown of the print production workflow</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Understanding pre-press, press, and post-press processes</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Troubleshooting common issues in the production pipeline</li></ul></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tools of Print Production:<ul style="color: initial; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: initial;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In-depth exploration of industry-standard software</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Practical use of design and layout tools</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Overview of hardware and machinery used in print production</li></ul></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Understanding Colour:<ul style="color: initial; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: initial;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Color theory and its application in print</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Color spaces, models, and calibration</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Techniques for achieving accurate and consistent color reproduction</li></ul></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Binding and Finishing:<ul style="color: initial; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: initial;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Various binding methods and their applications</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Finishing techniques for different print materials</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Quality control in binding and finishing processes</li></ul></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Preparing Raster Images:<ul style="color: initial; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: initial;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Best practices for working with raster images</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Image resolution, color modes, and file formats</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hands-on exercises for image optimization in print projects</li></ul></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Understanding Fonts:<ul style="color: initial; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: initial;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Typography essentials for print</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Font selection and pairing</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Handling fonts in various design software</li></ul></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Photoshop Production Tips:<ul style="color: initial; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: initial;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Advanced techniques for image manipulation and enhancement</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Optimizing images for print</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Integration of Photoshop into the print production workflow</li></ul></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Illustrator Production Tips:<ul style="color: initial; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: initial;"><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Vector graphics essentials</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Creating print-ready illustrations and designs</li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Leveraging Illustrator tools for efficient print production</li></ul></li></ol>

Welcome to Print Production: Professional Training for Printing Jobs. In this course, you'll learn:

Fundamentals of Print Production:Introduction to the printing industryHistorical perspective and evolution of printOverview of print technologies and methods
Process of Print Production:Step-by-step breakdown of the print production workflowUnderstanding pre-press, press, and post-press processesTroubleshooting common issues in the production pipeline
Tools of Print Production:In-depth exploration of industry-standard softwarePractical use of design and layout toolsOverview of hardware and machinery used in print production
Understanding Colour:Color theory and its application in printColor spaces, models, and calibrationTechniques for achieving accurate and consistent color reproduction
Binding and Finishing:Various binding methods and their applicationsFinishing techniques for different print materialsQuality control in binding and finishing processes
Preparing Raster Images:Best practices for working with raster imagesImage resolution, color modes, and file formatsHands-on exercises for image optimization in print projects
Understanding Fonts:Typography essentials for printFont selection and pairingHandling fonts in various design software
Photoshop Production Tips:Advanced techniques for image manipulation and enhancementOptimizing images for printIntegration of Photoshop into the print production workflow
Illustrator Production Tips:Vector graphics essentialsCreating print-ready illustrations and designsLeveraging Illustrator tools for efficient print production

John Academy

Print Production: Professional Training for Printing Jobs

Delve into the mesmerising world of print through 'Mastering the Role of a Printing Worker: From Setup to Final Print'. This comprehensive course demystifies the core components of print production, taking you on a journey from the basic principles to intricate techniques. From grasping colour theory to exploring industry-standard software tools like Photoshop and Illustrator, each module has been meticulously designed to equip you with the knowledge to produce exceptional print outcomes. As the print industry continually evolves, this course ensures you are at the forefront, armed with the most up-to-date skills.
<h4>Learning Outcomes of Mastering the Role of a Printing Worker: From Setup to Final Print course</h4>
<ul>
<li>Understand the essential steps and processes involved in print production.</li>
<li>Identify and utilise the right tools crucial for producing high-quality prints.</li>
<li>Gain a deep knowledge of colour theory and its application in print.</li>
<li>Acquire expertise in preparing raster images and the nuances of fonts in printing.</li>
<li>Master software-specific techniques for optimal results in both Photoshop and Illustrator.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Why buy this Mastering the Role of a Printing Worker: From Setup to Final Print?</h3>
<ol>
<li>Unlimited access to the course for forever</li>
<li>Digital Certificate, Transcript, student ID all included in the price</li>
<li>Absolutely no hidden fees</li>
<li>Directly receive CPD accredited qualifications after course completion</li>
<li>Receive one to one assistance on every weekday from professionals</li>
<li>Immediately receive the PDF certificate after passing</li>
<li>Receive the original copies of your certificate and transcript on the next working day</li>
<li>Easily learn the skills and knowledge from the comfort of your home</li>
</ol>
<h3>Certification</h3>
After studying the course materials of the Mastering the Role of a Printing Worker: From Setup to Final Print there will be a written assignment test which you can take either during or at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £5.99. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £9.60.
<h3>Who is this Mastering the Role of a Printing Worker: From Setup to Final Print course for?</h3>
This Mastering the Role of a Printing Worker: From Setup to Final Print does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.
<ul>
<li>Individuals passionate about venturing into the printing industry.</li>
<li>Graphic designers keen to extend their skill set into print production.</li>
<li>Entrepreneurs aiming to set up their own print production unit.</li>
<li>Art and design students looking to gain a competitive edge in the print world.</li>
<li>Traditional printers seeking to update their knowledge with modern techniques.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Prerequisites of Mastering the Role of a Printing Worker: From Setup to Final Print course</h3>
This Mastering the Role of a Printing Worker: From Setup to Final Print does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning. This Mastering the Role of a Printing Worker: From Setup to Final Print was made by professionals, and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection.
<h3>Career path</h3>
<ul>
<li>Printing Technician: Average salary £24,000-£29,000 annually.</li>
<li>Print Production Manager: Average salary £30,000-£40,000 annually.</li>
<li>Graphic Designer (Print Specialisation): Average salary £25,000-£35,000 annually.</li>
<li>Bindery Operator: Average salary £20,000-£26,000 annually.</li>
<li>Colour Management Specialist: Average salary £28,000-£35,000 annually.</li>
<li>Desktop Publisher: Average salary £23,000-£28,000 annually</li>
</ul><div>
				<h3>
	Course Curriculum
</h3>

<div>
<table width="100%">				<tbody><tr>
					<td colspan="4">Module 01: Fundamentals of Print Production</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td></td>
					<td>Fundamentals of Print Production</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td> 00:13:00</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Module 02: Process of Print Production</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td></td>
					<td>Process of Print Production</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td> 00:17:00</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Module 03: Tools of Print Production</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td></td>
					<td>Tools of Print Production</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td> 00:16:00</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Module 04: Understanding Colour</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td></td>
					<td>Understanding Colour</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td> 00:15:00</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Module 05: Binding and Finishing</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td></td>
					<td>Binding and Finishing</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td> 00:11:00</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Module 06: Preparing Raster Images</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td></td>
					<td>Preparing Raster Images</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td> 00:15:00</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Module 07: Understanding Fonts</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td></td>
					<td>Understanding Fonts</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td> 00:12:00</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Module 08: Photoshop Production Tips</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td></td>
					<td>Photoshop Production Tips</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td> 00:14:00</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td colspan="4">Module 09: Illustrator Production Tips</td>
				</tr>
								<tr>
					<td></td>
					<td>Illustrator Production Tips</td>
					<td> </td>
					<td> 00:13:00</td>
				</tr>
				</tbody></table></div>

			</div>

Delve into the mesmerising world of print through 'Mastering the Role of a Printing Worker: From Setup to Final Print'. This comprehensive course demystifies the core components of print production, taking you on a journey from the basic principles to intricate techniques. From grasping colour theory to exploring industry-standard software tools like Photoshop and Illustrator, each module has been meticulously designed to equip you with the knowledge to produce exceptional print outcomes. As the print industry continually evolves, this course ensures you are at the forefront, armed with the most up-to-date skills.
Learning Outcomes of Mastering the Role of a Printing Worker: From Setup to Final Print course
Understand the essential steps and processes involved in print production.
Identify and utilise the right tools crucial for producing high-quality prints.
Gain a deep knowledge of colour theory and its application in print.
Acquire expertise in preparing raster images and the nuances of fonts in printing.
Master software-specific techniques for optimal results in both Photoshop and Illustrator.
Why buy this Mastering the Role of a Printing Worker: From Setup to Final Print?
Unlimited access to the course for forever
Digital Certificate, Transcript, student ID all included in the price
Absolutely no hidden fees
Directly receive CPD accredited qualifications after course completion
Receive one to one assistance on every weekday from professionals
Immediately receive the PDF certificate after passing
Receive the original copies of your certificate and transcript on the next working day
Easily learn the skills and knowledge from the comfort of your home
Certification
After studying the course materials of the Mastering the Role of a Printing Worker: From Setup to Final Print there will be a written assignment test which you can take either during or at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £5.99. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £9.60.
Who is this Mastering the Role of a Printing Worker: From Setup to Final Print course for?
This Mastering the Role of a Printing Worker: From Setup to Final Print does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning.
Individuals passionate about venturing into the printing industry.
Graphic designers keen to extend their skill set into print production.
Entrepreneurs aiming to set up their own print production unit.
Art and design students looking to gain a competitive edge in the print world.
Traditional printers seeking to update their knowledge with modern techniques.
Prerequisites of Mastering the Role of a Printing Worker: From Setup to Final Print course
This Mastering the Role of a Printing Worker: From Setup to Final Print does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning. This Mastering the Role of a Printing Worker: From Setup to Final Print was made by professionals, and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection.
Career path
Printing Technician: Average salary £24,000-£29,000 annually.
Print Production Manager: Average salary £30,000-£40,000 annually.
Graphic Designer (Print Specialisation): Average salary £25,000-£35,000 annually.
Bindery Operator: Average salary £20,000-£26,000 annually.
Colour Management Specialist: Average salary £28,000-£35,000 annually.
Desktop Publisher: Average salary £23,000-£28,000 annually
 Course Curriculum

Module 01: Fundamentals of Print Production			
	Fundamentals of Print Production		00:13:00
Module 02: Process of Print Production			
	Process of Print Production		00:17:00
Module 03: Tools of Print Production			
	Tools of Print Production		00:16:00
Module 04: Understanding Colour			
	Understanding Colour		00:15:00
Module 05: Binding and Finishing			
	Binding and Finishing		00:11:00
Module 06: Preparing Raster Images			
	Preparing Raster Images		00:15:00
Module 07: Understanding Fonts			
	Understanding Fonts		00:12:00
Module 08: Photoshop Production Tips			
	Photoshop Production Tips		00:14:00
Module 09: Illustrator Production Tips			
	Illustrator Production Tips		00:13:00

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