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LOOKING FOR: MG, YA, ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Thérèse is a Literary and Rights Agent at Susanna Lea Associates and Director of the London branch, @SLALondon. Born and raised in Belgium, on a diet of frites and Tintin she moved to England in her late teens with her family, then stayed in London to do a History degree and Masters at University College London. Having been brought up bilingual, translation rights seemed like her logical next step. She started off in the rights department at Bloomsbury Publishing, before hopping across the square to Ed Victor’s agency, and found experiencing both the publishing and agency side of publishing incredibly valuable. She has been building her own list of authors alongside selling translation rights since early 2016, which she has hugely enjoyed; working with authors right from the book’s conception, while also experiencing the thrill of selling her own authors’ works in the UK and US as well as in translation to publishers across the globe. In terms of adult fiction, Thérèse has a huge soft spot for historical fiction, having read Early Modern History at university, but is also very much on the hunt for crime/thrillers, bookclub, high-concept love stories and literary fiction. She loves strong female characters, in particular when they go through an evolution or journey as the story progresses and gradually find that inner strength. On the children’s fiction front, Thérèse is all about finding a fresh, new voice. She loves all things funny, fantasy and adventure – across lands, time and space, and involving strong friendships and strong lead characters - and wants to be transported straight away when reading a manuscript. She likes very vivid, well-crafted and imaginative worlds, such as stories set in a toy factory or in an underwater world. Thérèse would love some more adventures set in space, mysteries, quirky characters, explorers and imaginary friends. And last, but not least, in non-fiction, history features heavily in her interests, but Thérèse would also love to see books about big ideas, culture, sociology, science, anthropology and memoir. Anything that helps expand the mind and questions or informs the way in which we view ourselves, the world and how we fit into it, all written in an engaging and accessible manner. Thérèse 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, Thérèse is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Thursday 8th May 2025

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 8th May 2025

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION / NON-FICTION Ciara McEllin is building her list as a Junior Agent at Watson Little. She reads widely across book club, upmarket and literary fiction. Within these areas, she is drawn to novels that examine family and relationship dynamics, sexuality, identity, and vulnerability. Ciara is keen to hear from writers who take a fresh approach to these themes, whether that be a new perspective on a traditional narrative or a focus on characters and voices that remain underrepresented: think Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck, Asymmetry by Lisa Halliday or Monkey Grip by Helen Garner. She will always want to read beautifully written novels with a strong sense of place, tangible characters and an essence that stays with you – living deep in your bones – long after you’ve finished reading. Recent reads Ciara has enjoyed include: Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry, Enter Ghost by Isabella Hammad, Close to Home by Michael Magee, Siblings by Brigitte Reimann, Trespasses by Louise Kennedy, The Idiot by Elif Batuman, Highway Blue by Ailsa McFarlane and My Phantoms by Gwendoline Riley. At the moment Ciara is particularly eager to see: - Sexy, sensual and seductive stories that explore desire and sexual boundaries not often represented in literature such as Little Rabbit by Alyssa Songsiridej, Cleanness by Garth Greenwell and Mrs. S by K Patrick - An atmospheric and existential thriller in the vein of Intimacies by Katie Kitamura, In The Cut by Susanna Moore and Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk - An intoxicating coming of-age-tale that captures the aliveness, intelligence and wildness of girlhood like Brutes by Dizz Tate, The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides and The Girls by Emma Cline - Books that are joyful or brutal, particularly those that are both, similar to Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel, Kick the Latch by Kathryn Scanlan and Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan - Stories exploring an Australia or Ireland that is rarely seen in literature for example A Loving, Faithful Animal by Josephine Rowe and Wild Houses by Colin Barrett In non-fiction, Ciara enjoys narrative, memoir and essay collections. She is interested in hearing from experts, academics, critics and journalists writing about society, culture and food, and excited by writers seeking to revise, reshape or revolutionise the conversation in their area of expertise. Some of her favourite non-fiction titles include How To Survive A Plague by David France, The Transgender Issue by Shon Faye, the Living Autobiography Series by Deborah Levy, Last Witnesses: Unchildlike Stories by Svetlana Alexievich, King Kong Theory by Virginie Despentes; and she particularly enjoys the work of M.F.K Fisher, Annie Ernaux, Natalia Ginsburg and Helen Garner. Ciara is not looking for Children’s, YA or Fantasy. Ciara would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 -2 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your completed manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Ciara is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Thursday 8th May 2025

Quality Guarantee: Promising training excellence, satisfaction gurantee Accredited by CPD UK & Quality License Scheme Tutor Support Unlimited support via email, till you complete the course Recognised Certification: Accepted by thousands of professional bodies Start Anytime With 1 year access to the course materials Online Learning Learn from anywhere, whenever you want Why Idioms and Phrases Course right for you? Whether you are self-taught and you want to fill in the gaps for better efficiency and productivity, this Idioms and Phrases course will set you up with a solid foundation to become a confident English teacher and develop more advanced skills. This comprehensive Idioms and Phrases course is the perfect way to kickstart your career in the field of English: grammar. This course will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. As one of the leading course providers and most renowned e-learning specialists online, we're dedicated to giving you the best educational experience possible. This course is crafted by industry expert, to enable you to learn quickly and efficiently, and at your own pace and convenience. Payroll Management Course Details Accredited by CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.   The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. Course Curriculum Introduction What Are Idioms and Why We Must Learn Them More About This Course Idioms and Phrases Unit 1 Shoot Yourself in the Foot My Lips are Sealed Hit the Nail on the Head 4 Tighten Someone's Belt 5 Frog in Throat 6 Slip Someone's Mind 7 Lose Someone's Face 8 Come Rain or Shine 9-Turn-Yourself-In 10 Cost an Arm and Leg 11 Homie 12 Give Someone a Cold Shoulder 13 Have an Egg on Someone's Face 14 Get Butterfly In Someone's Stomach 15 Throw Someone's Money Around 16 Play Innocent 17 Kick Someone Out 18 Turn Someone's Stomach 19 Not Cut Out for Something 20 to Put the Blame on Someone Idioms and Phrases Unit 2 21 Hands Off 22 Pass Away 23 Cut The Deal 24 for My Money 25 Burn Your Bridges 26 Come in Handy 27 Come At Price 28 in A Broad Daylight 29 in the Mood to Do Something 30 in a Jiffy 31 in So Many Words 32 Put Your Mind to It 33 Joking Apart , Joking Aside 34 In Your Dreams 35 Green With Envy 36 Overstep The Line 37 Have a Craving for Something 38 Red Herring 39 Brush Up on Something 40 Clown Around Idioms and Phrases Unit 3 41 Top Banana 42 Work Like A Dog 43 Mouse Potato 44 Teeny-Weeny 45 Take Time Off 46 on the Eleventh Hour 47 How Dare You 48 Hush-Hush 49 Over Someone's Head 50 Not Lift A Finger 51 Fall Behind 52 Make A Fuss 53 That's No Excuse 54 Fender-Bender 55 Scare Someone to Death 56 Come Down to Earth 57 Nothing Between The Ears 58 Lay An Egg 59 Feel Like A Million Dollars 60 I Wasn't Born Yesterday Idioms and Phrases Unit 4 61 Peanut Money 62 Run Into 63 I'll Eat My Hat 64 Sing Like A Bird 65 Black Out 66 on Tip of Someone's Tongue 67 Time Flies 68 Tie The Knot 69 Something Sucks 70 Step On It 71 Creep By 72 Pull Someone's Leg 73 A Pain in The Neck 74 Out of The Blue 75 Off-Color Jokes 76 Heart in The Right Place 77 Hush Money 78 Chicken Out 79 Fill Someone's Shoes 80 Cut It Out Idioms and Phrases Unit 5 81 to Be Off ( Food ) 82 Make Up ( Story ) 83 Soak Up 84 Make Up for Someone or Something 85 Mistake for Something or Somebody 86 Own Up 87 to Be Taken Aback 88 Break Down 89 Hit Below The Belt 90 Get Carried Away 91 Make Ends Meet 92 Look Down on Someone 93 Drop Off 94 All-Nighter 95 At The End of Your Rope 96 Basket Case 97 Cold Feet 98 Sell Someone Short 99 Go Bananas 100 Copycat Idioms and Phrases Unit 6 101 Jump Ship 102 Know-It-All 103 No-Brainer 104 to Mess Up With Someone 105 Knock on The Wood 106 If I Get My Hands on You 107 Come Clean 108 Have A Lot in Plate 109 It's Between to Our Ears 110 What A Mess 111 I'm All Eyes 112 to Have A Lot in Common 113 Go Dutch 114 Eye- Catching 115 Take Your Time 116 Go to Bat for Someone 117 Touch Guy 118 Kick Up Someone's Heels 119 Make A Boo-Boo 120 Voracious Idioms and Phrases Unit 7 121 to Make A Fortune 122 to Be On The Go 123 Cool Someone's Heels 124 Top Dog 125 Road Hog 126 to Put Someone on a Pedestal 127 Bury The Hatchet 128 Zip Someone's Mouth 129 to Ditch Someone 130 Henpecked Husband 131 Bury The Head in The Sand 132 Eager Beaver 133 Until The Cows Come Home 134 Worn Out 135 Drag Someone's Feet 136 Keep Someone's Words 137 Bookworm 138 to Be An Old Hand 139 Runny Nose 140 That's News to Me Idioms and Phrases Unit 8 141 to Have a Heart of Gold 142 Get to the Point 143 to Get Out of Bed on the Wrong Side 144 Barking Up the Wrong Tree 145 to Have Other Fish to Fry 146 No Offense 147 Two-Fisted 148 to Thumb Your Nose at Somebody 149 I Got Your 6 150 Act Your Age 151 Pig Out 152 to Make Up for Something 153 to Hell With Something or Somebody 154 Hop in 155 Cut The Comedy 156 Why The Long Face 157 Ta-Ta for Now 158 The Damage is Done 159 Turn on The Waterworks 160 Home Sweet Home Idioms and Phrases Unit 9 161 A Dead Ringer for Someone 162 Your Wish is My Command 163 Just My Luck 164 What's It to You 165 to Answer the Call of Nature 166 to Be Stuffed 167 Not to Be on Speaking Term 168 Wearing Odd Shoes / Gloves / Socks 169 Rise and Shine 170 Stand Someone Up 171 Pangs of Conscience 172 Leave It to Someone 173 Walking Papers 174 Jump Down Someone's Throat 175 to Soak Someone 176 to Have A Screw Loose 177 to Blow The Fuse 178 Hit And Miss 179 Eat Like A Horse 180 Not in The Same Wavelength Idioms and Phrases Unit 10 181 Eat Your Words 182 From A To Z 183 As White As A Sheet 184 Find Someone's Feet 184 Find Someone's Feet 186 Wind Your Neck in 187 Save Someone's Neck 188 It's Beyond Your Dignity 189 You Are Over The Hump 190 Rainy Day 191 to Have A Big Mouth 192 Not in A Good Mood 193 Dog Days 194 to Stab Somebody in The Back 195 to Get A Kick Out of Something 196 Feel Under The Weather 197 Pipe Down 198 Never Say Die 199 Get in Someone's Hair 200 Cat Got Your Tongue Who should take this course? 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Overview This comprehensive course on 200 Common English Idioms and Phrases will deepen your understanding on this topic. After successful completion of this course you can acquire the required skills in this sector. This 200 Common English Idioms and Phrases comes with accredited certification from CPD, which will enhance your CV and make you worthy in the job market. So enrol in this course today to fast track your career ladder. How will I get my certificate? You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate. Who is This course for? There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this 200 Common English Idioms and Phrases. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds. Requirements Our 200 Common English Idioms and Phrases course is fully compatible with PC's, Mac's, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. Career Path Having these various qualifications will increase the value in your CV and open you up to multiple sectors such as Business & Management, Admin, Accountancy & Finance, Secretarial & PA, Teaching & Mentoring etc. Course Curriculum 12 sections • 202 lectures • 06:41:00 total length •Introduction: 00:02:00 •What are Idioms and Why We Must Learn Them?: 00:01:00 •More about this Course: 00:02:00 •Shoot Yourself in the Foot: 00:02:00 •My Lips are Sealed: 00:02:00 •Hit the Nail on the Head: 00:02:00 •Tighten Someone's Belt: 00:02:00 •Frog in Throat: 00:02:00 •Slip Someone's Mind: 00:02:00 •Lose Someone's Face: 00:02:00 •Come Rain or Shine: 00:02:00 •Turn Yourself in: 00:02:00 •Cost an Arm and Leg: 00:02:00 •Homie: 00:02:00 •Give Someone a Cold Shoulder: 00:02:00 •Have an Egg on Someone's Face: 00:02:00 •Get Butterfly in Someone's Stomach: 00:02:00 •Throw Someone's Money around: 00:02:00 •Play Innocent: 00:02:00 •Turn Someone's Stomach: 00:02:00 •Not Cut out for Something: 00:02:00 •Kick Someone out: 00:02:00 •To Put the Blame on Someone: 00:02:00 •Hands Off: 00:02:00 •Pass Away: 00:02:00 •Cut the Deal: 00:02:00 •For My Money: 00:02:00 •Burn Your Bridges: 00:02:00 •Come in Handy: 00:02:00 •Come at Price: 00:02:00 •In a Broad Daylight: 00:02:00 •In the Mood to do Something: 00:02:00 •In a Jiffy: 00:02:00 •In so Many Words: 00:02:00 •Put Your Mind to It: 00:02:00 •Joking Apart , Joking Aside: 00:02:00 •In Your Dreams: 00:02:00 •Green with Envy: 00:02:00 •Overstep the Line: 00:02:00 •Have a Craving for Something: 00:02:00 •Red Herring: 00:02:00 •Brush Up on Something: 00:02:00 •Clown Around: 00:02:00 •Top Banana: 00:02:00 •Work Like a Dog: 00:02:00 •Mouse Potato: 00:02:00 •Teeny-Weeny: 00:02:00 •Take Time Off: 00:02:00 •On the Eleventh Hour: 00:02:00 •How Dare You: 00:02:00 •Hush-Hush: 00:02:00 •Over Someone's Head: 00:02:00 •Not Lift a Finger: 00:02:00 •Fall Behind: 00:02:00 •Make a Fuss: 00:02:00 •That's no Excuse: 00:02:00 •Fender-Bender: 00:02:00 •Scare Someone to Death: 00:02:00 •Come Down to Earth: 00:02:00 •Nothing between the Ears: 00:02:00 •Lay an Egg: 00:02:00 •Feel Like a Million Dollars: 00:02:00 •I wasn't Born Yesterday: 00:02:00 •Peanut Money: 00:02:00 •Run Into: 00:02:00 •I'll Eat My Hat: 00:02:00 •Sing Like a Bird: 00:02:00 •Black Out: 00:02:00 •On Tip of Someone's Tongue: 00:02:00 •Time Flies: 00:02:00 •Tie the Knot: 00:02:00 •Something Sucks: 00:02:00 •Step on It: 00:02:00 •Creep by: 00:02:00 •Pull Someone's Leg: 00:02:00 •A Pain in the Neck: 00:02:00 •Out of the Blue: 00:02:00 •Off-Color Jokes: 00:02:00 •Heart in the Right Place: 00:02:00 •Hush Money: 00:02:00 •Chicken Out: 00:02:00 •Fill Someone's Shoes: 00:02:00 •Cut it Out: 00:02:00 •To be Off ( food ): 00:02:00 •Make Up ( story ): 00:02:00 •Soak Up: 00:02:00 •Make up for someone or something: 00:02:00 •Own Up: 00:02:00 •To be Taken Aback: 00:02:00 •Break Down: 00:02:00 •Hit Below the Belt: 00:02:00 •Get Carried Away: 00:02:00 •Make Ends Meet: 00:02:00 •look Down on Someone: 00:02:00 •Drop Off: 00:02:00 •All-Nighter: 00:02:00 •At the End of Your Rope: 00:02:00 •Basket Case: 00:02:00 •Cold Feet: 00:02:00 •Sell Someone Short: 00:02:00 •Go Bananas: 00:02:00 •Copycat: 00:02:00 •Jump Ship: 00:02:00 •Know-it-All: 00:02:00 •No-Brainer: 00:02:00 •To Mess Up with Someone: 00:02:00 •Knock on the Wood: 00:02:00 •If I Get my Hands on You: 00:02:00 •Come Clean: 00:02:00 •Have a Lot in Plate: 00:02:00 •It's Between to Our Ears: 00:02:00 •What a Mess: 00:02:00 •I'm All Eyes: 00:02:00 •To Have a Lot in Common: 00:02:00 •Go Dutch: 00:02:00 •Eye- Catching: 00:02:00 •Take Your Time: 00:02:00 •Tough Guy: 00:02:00 •Kick up Someone's Heels: 00:02:00 •Make a Boo-Boo!: 00:02:00 •Voracious: 00:02:00 •To Make a Fortune: 00:02:00 •To be on the Go: 00:02:00 •Cool Someone's Heels: 00:02:00 •Top Dog: 00:02:00 •Road Hog: 00:02:00 •To Put Someone on a Pedestal: 00:02:00 •Bury the Hatchet: 00:02:00 •Zip Someone's Mouth: 00:02:00 •To Ditch Someone: 00:02:00 •Henpecked Husband: 00:02:00 •Bury the Head in the Sand: 00:02:00 •Eager Beaver: 00:02:00 •Until the Cows Come Home: 00:02:00 •Worn Out: 00:02:00 •Drag Someone's Feet: 00:02:00 •Keep Someone's Words: 00:02:00 •Bookworm: 00:02:00 •To be an Old Hand: 00:02:00 •Runny Nose: 00:02:00 •That's News to Me: 00:02:00 •To Have a Heart of Gold: 00:02:00 •Get to the Point: 00:02:00 •To Get out of Bed on the Wrong Side: 00:02:00 •Barking Up the Wrong Tree: 00:02:00 •To Have Other Fish to Fry: 00:02:00 •No Offense: 00:02:00 •Two-Fisted: 00:02:00 •To Thumb Your Nose at Somebody: 00:02:00 •I Got Your 6: 00:02:00 •Act Your Age: 00:02:00 •Pig Out: 00:02:00 •To Make Up for Something: 00:02:00 •To Hell with Something or Somebody: 00:02:00 •Hop in: 00:02:00 •Cut the Comedy: 00:02:00 •Why the Long Face: 00:02:00 •Ta-ta for Now: 00:02:00 •The Damage is Done: 00:02:00 •Turn on the Waterworks: 00:02:00 •Home Sweet Home: 00:02:00 •A Dead Ringer for Someone: 00:02:00 •Your Wish is My Command: 00:02:00 •Just My Luck: 00:02:00 •What's It to You?: 00:02:00 •To Answer the Call of Nature: 00:02:00 •To be Stuffed: 00:02:00 •Not to be on Speaking Term: 00:02:00 •Wearing Odd Shoes / Gloves / Socks: 00:02:00 •Rise and Shine: 00:02:00 •Stand Someone Up: 00:02:00 •Pangs of Conscience: 00:02:00 •Leave It to Someone: 00:02:00 •Walking Papers: 00:02:00 •Jump Down Someone's Throat: 00:02:00 •To Soak Someone: 00:02:00 •To have a screw loose: 00:02:00 •To Blow the Fuse: 00:02:00 •Hit and Miss: 00:02:00 •Eat Like a Horse: 00:02:00 •Not in the Same Wave Length: 00:02:00 •Eat Your Words: 00:02:00 •From A to z: 00:02:00 •As White as a Sheet: 00:02:00 •Find Someone's Feet: 00:02:00 •Shake a Leg: 00:02:00 •Wind Your Neck in: 00:02:00 •Save Someone's Neck: 00:02:00 •It's Beyond Your Dignity: 00:02:00 •You are Over the Hump: 00:02:00 •Rainy Day: 00:02:00 •To have a Big Mouth: 00:02:00 •Not in a Good Mood: 00:02:00 •Dog Days: 00:02:00 •To Stab Somebody in the Back: 00:02:00 •To Get a Kick Out of Something: 00:02:00 •Feel Under the Weather: 00:02:00 •Pipe Down: 00:02:00 •Never Say Die: 00:02:00 •Get in Someone's Hair: 00:02:00 •Cat Got Your Tongue: 00:02:00 •Assignment - 200 Common English Idioms and Phrases: 00:00:00

Master essential leadership skills and discover what it takes to become a great team manager or supervisor with the Team Management Skills course. This comprehensive course examines the characteristics and principles of effective leadership, from goal setting and providing feedback, to resolving conflict and managing your time. Our instructor-led training units are ideal for those who are new to their role and wish to fine tune their management style and approach to boos ttheir professional development. Master the art of public speaking, learn how to engage your audience and get your point across effectively with the Communication and Public Speaking Diploma. This training program will help you boost your confidence in delivering presentations and improve your body language to project confidence. This skills-based diploma also provides guidance on how to work with visual aids, plan your notes and overcome your fears and self-doubts. This course is ideal for those in customer or client-facing roles. Your Learning Goals: Develop your skills in time management, leadership and communication Understand how to provide constructive feedback and delegate work effectively Learn how to motivate teams and bring out the best in your employees Be able to resolve conflict and disagreements with professionalism Define your management style and understand which approach works for you Master the art of body language and learn how to project confidence in the workplace Improve your delivery in presentations and public speaking Know how to keep your audience engaged and use visual aids effectively Learn how to get your point across and express your ideas with conviction Discover practical mental exercises to help you remember your lines Who is this Course for? This course is ideal for line managers, supervisors and team leaders who are new to their role and wish to enhance their skillset. This masterclass is also suitable for anyone who wants to improve their public speaking and confidence in working with teams. CPD Certificate from Course Gate  At the successful completion of the course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from us. You can order the PDF certificate for £9 and the hard copy for £15. Also, you can order both PDF and hardcopy certificates for £22. Career path On successful completion, learners will have the practical skills and knowledge to kickstart their career and explore opportunities in the following roles: Team Manager Team Leader/Supervisor Entrepreneur Motivational Speaker Coach/Mentor Course Curriculum **Team Management** Introduction Getting Started 00:01:00 Setting Expectations Setting Expectations 00:03:00 Setting Expectations Case Study 00:01:00 Setting Goals Setting Goals 00:06:00 Setting Goals Case Study 00:01:00 Assigning Work Assigning Work 00:04:00 Assigning Work Case Study 00:01:00 Degrees of Delegation Degrees of Delegation 00:03:00 Degrees of Delegation Case Study 00:01:00 Implementing Delegation Implementing Delegation 00:07:00 Implementing Delegation Case Study 00:01:00 Providing Feedback Providing Feedback 00:05:00 Providing Feedback Case Study 00:01:00 Managing Your Time Managing Your Time 00:05:00 Managing Your Time Case Study 00:01:00 Resolving Conflict Resolving Conflict 00:04:00 Resolving Conflict Case Study 00:01:00 Tips for Special Situations Tips for Special Situations 00:05:00 Tips for Special Situations Case Stud 00:01:00 A Survival Guide for the New Supervisor A Survival Guide For The New Supervisor 00:03:00 A Survival Guide For The New Supervisor Case Study 00:01:00 Wrapping Up Wrapping Up 00:01:00 **Effective Communication** Working on Basics 101 Skill Of The Mouth 00:09:00 Communication 00:04:00 It's In The Eyes 00:05:00 You Have 40 Seconds 00:02:00 Body Language 00:06:00 Art Of Speaking 00:06:00 Working On It 102 Putting It Together 00:05:00 Content Is Key 00:06:00 To Joke Or Not To Joke 00:02:00 Learn Your Lines 00:06:00 Visual Aids 00:03:00 Working On Me 103 Walk The Talk 00:05:00 What Gives You The Edge 00:05:00 It's The Heart That Counts 00:04:00 Mirror Time 00:05:00 How To Deal With Stress 00:04:00 Fake it Till You Make It 00:07:00 Preparation On The Day 00:05:00 Working On Them 104 People Don't Care How much you know until they know how much you care 00:04:00 They Really Are Naked 00:03:00 Sing The Right Song 00:06:00 Know Your Venue 00:04:00 Public Speaking - Why Do It? 00:04:00 Conclusion Hello and Goodbye 00:02:00 Goodbye HD Final Online 00:01:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates or Transcripts 00:00:00

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Publisher / editor Scott Pack is now in his third decade working in the world of books. During that time he has been Head of Buying for Waterstones, worked for publishers big and small - including a lengthy spell at HarperCollins - and taught numerous workshops and classes on all aspects of writing. These days he splits his time between writing his own books, editing other people's, teaching the editors of tomorrow as part of the Oxford Brookes University MA in Publishing, and he is one of the question setters for BBC's Mastermind. His latest book, Tips From A Publisher, is out now.  As a publisher, Scott has published across most genres in fiction and a wide range of non-fiction and is happy to read any style of writing. He will assess your sample and provide feedback on any issues he identifies, the manuscript's commercial potential and what steps he would advise before you submit to agents or publishers. Scott is very direct with his feedback, so expect robust, but always constructive, comments! Scott would like you to submit your fiction as a covering letter, 1-2 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document.  For non-fiction, he would like to see:- 1-page synopsis – to give an overview of what the book will offer the reader and how it's different from other books out there on this topic A detailed proposed contents list, including proposed sub-section headings as well as chapter headings – to give a sense of the overall reader journey 1000-1500 words of intro text - to showcase context, tone etc 1000-1500 words from later in the book - to showcase the progression of the book (In addition to the paid sessions, Scott 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: Monday 12th May 2025

LOOKING FOR: MG, YA, ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Una is a Rights Agent at Susanna Lea Associates and am starting to build a client list. She grew up in London and graduated from the University of Cambridge with a BA in English in 2021. At university, Una was particularly interested in contemporary West African and South Asian literature. She started as an agent's assistant at SLA London in 2022 and now handles some translation rights and provides support with editorial work and submissions. Una's favourite reads always set her at ease right away and draws her in with impressive and accessible storytelling, memorable characters or an original hook. Una enjoys writing which expands her worldview, makes her laugh out loud or keeps her on her toes with its twists and turns. She welcomes submissions from debut authors and would be keen to read across a wide range of genres and styles. She is looking for literary, upmarket and book club fiction, and is always drawn to stories that explores the challenges and complexities of love and relationships in all its forms —within families, between friends or in romantic relationships. Una loves the way in which familial relationships are dissected in The Wren, The Wren by Anne Enright and the impact of the local community in Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson. She is always drawn to novels with a strong sense of community, whether they are unified by geography, culture, or in other unexpected ways. Una has always loved reading international and translated fiction and welcomes submissions from authors writing contemporary fiction that engages with cultures and traditions from around the world, such as in voices of the deities in Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi or the subversive tales of Sayaka Murata. She is not looking for children’s or YA titles, science fiction or high-concept fantasy, but is open to submissions from authors writing in the speculative fiction space, and books with fantastical or otherworldly elements, be that magical realism or supernatural horror, such as Mona Awad's campus novel with a twist, Bunny. Una would also love to read more writing that engages with the natural world and reminds us of the limitations of human understanding. In non-fiction, Una enjoys books that furthers her understanding of wider societal issues — nature and the environment, culture, and little-known history. Her recent non-fiction favourites are Eve by Cat Bohannon, Doppelgänger by Naomi Klein and Unearthed by Claire Ratinon. Una 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, Una is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Tuesday 13th May 2025

LOOKING FOR: YA/NA FANTASY, SFF, HORROR, ADULT FICTION John Baker (he/him) joined the Bell Lomax Moreton agency in 2019, cultivating a list shaped around his passion for science fiction, fantasy, and horror, though has lately also branched out into action/adventure fiction. John focuses on authors writing in the Adult, New Adult, and YA spaces. John leads the wider agency's film & TV desk, is the Secretary of the Association of Author’s Agents, and the co-chair of the AAA’s Bridge Committee. He also serves on the Kingston University MA Publishing Advisory Board. Under the umbrella of speculative fiction, John is looking for fantasy, science fiction, horror, romantasy, or literary speculative fiction. He has built a reputation as a champion of underrepresented voices and stories, be it from creators hailing from the global majority and their diasporas or neurodiverse authors, and naturally gravitates towards this kind of storytelling. In short, if he’s never read a story like yours before, he wants to see it. Adult fantasy: John loves beefy epic fantasy, especially non-Anglo Christian-inspired. Give him an immersive world, a fresh magical or mythic system, and an exciting cast of characters and he’ll be happy. He is a broad church in the genre so loves a political fantasy, swords and sorcery, courtly intrigue, monster hunting and dastardly villains. John is keen to find an urban fantasy that feels fresh and fun and he’s a sucker for a heroic quest narrative. He’s also very open to fantasy that isn’t easily categorised, but it is playing in that world. John is keenly hunting for more historical fantasy, especially inspired by modern history. He’s had fun with mythological retellings in the past, but as ever, let’s make sure it’s shining the spotlight on new stories. He would also love fantasy that centres on types of relationships less celebrated in fantasy, such as established and secure married couples, or siblings. NA/YA fantasy: In this genre, most importantly, John wants to have a good time, whether it’s swoon-worthy kisses in lush ball gowns, or gruesome gore and monsters, so send him pacy, plot-filled adventures. He’d love more books that teenage boys would love: Skullduggery Pleasant forever! Romantasy: The thriving new romantasy genre comes with its own set of challenges, so John wants to know what makes your romantasy different; what will set it out from the (very crowded!) market. Give it completely barmy stakes, cool and unique new settings, or a love story that will make your jaw drop. To be clear, he’s happily sorted for a human person meets a fae creature in the spooky woods. Also, cosmic romance is the genre of the future. Give him romantasy in space. Easy. Horror: John and horror are old friends. He loves horror inspired by myth and folklore, subversive weird horror that leaves your eyebrows in your hairline, historical horror that pulls from ghastly true stories, and anything that you’ll be reading with the light on. He also loves a gothic element and is particularly looking for horror with a strong romantic throughline, fun YA horror, and female & NB horror authors. Science fiction: SF is coming back! And John has been shouting about that. He loves to see an adventurous found-family romp through space or an epic, crunchy space opera. Speculative near-future is fun too, in the vein of Black Mirror’s more uplifting episodes, (e.g. San Junipero). He loves YA science fiction as well; the more creative the better. Literary: John is open to finding more rich magical realism or something character-led yet supernatural and would love a high-concept mystery, in the vein of Stuart Turton. He also loves spec fic that uses the speculative lightly as a way of confronting a deeper truth in society today. Weird stuff: John wants books that will blow people’s minds and defy categorisation. This is hard to describe, but think Gideon The Ninth, The Library At Mount Char, This Is How You Lose The Time War. John loves a pitch that leaves the editors baffled but intrigued. Action/Adventure, Historical Adventure, Espionage: John is branching out into non-speculative adventures, such as John Le Carré, Lee Child, Ian Flemming, and Mick Herron. More as his taste develops, but the hunt is on! Not looking for: military sci-fi or hard SF, or anything with biblical “character wakes up in purgatory/heaven/hell” narratives. The right comedic fantasy has yet to hit his inbox, but please don’t comp Douglas Adams or Sir Terry. John would like you to submit a covering letter, 1-2 page synopsis and the first three chapters (or 5,000 words whichever is longest) of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, John 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 12th May 2025

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Florence has been at A M Heath for five years and represents a range of commercial fiction and non-fiction. For fiction, comforting, funny and warm reads, as well as gripping page-turners, will always be Florence's cup of tea. Her favourite thing is to escape with a story she can’t put down. If you think your book fits that, then do send it to her.  Books in this vein that really left her wanting one more chapter include Marian Keyes’s character, Rachel, from Rachel’s Holiday that left Florence with a compassion for addiction that only the most skilled of writers can conjure. Florence finds Catherine Newman to be a genius for making hospice care so funny in We All Want Impossible Things. Smart page turners such as Anatomy of a Scandal, Such a Fun Age, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, wowed her with clever, gripping prose and complicated, flawed characters she hadn't met before. She also loves older classics like the Cazalet Chronicles and Georgette Heyer’s Regency novels. Florence is actively looking for writers who are under-represented in the publishing world, through non-traditional channels, as well as her submissions. She’s keen to find non-fiction and fiction writers who speak to a millennial and younger audience, be that a journalist who is looking to expand an idea, a screenwriter who is looking to try their hand at fiction or perhaps an activist with a social media platform.  She is also interested in environmental and social issues. The authors she represents include Jaspreet Kaur, Salma El-Wardany, Rachel Thompson, Annie Lord, Angelica Malin and Phil Ellis. Their books range from the heart-breaking and profound to the inspirational, funny and wise, with almost everything in between. Florence does not wish to receive, YA, Fantasy or Sci-fi.  Florence would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document.  (In addition to the paid sessions, Florence 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 14th May 2025