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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

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Imogen Pelham has been at Marjacq since 2015, and has worked as a literary agent for more than a decade. She represents literary fiction and some upmarket commercial fiction, as well as a wide range of non-fiction. Imogen's looking for fiction with a strong premise, a surprise twist, or sharp humour. Recent favourites include Leave The World Behind by Rumaan Alam, Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny, and Sorrow & Bliss by Meg Mason. Her non-fiction list includes history, memoir, medicine and psychology. She is particularly interested in identity, the arts and investigative journalism. Imogen would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first 10,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Imogen 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 5th May 2025

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: Tuesday 6th May 2025

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 Sarah Williams is a Director of the Sophie Hicks Agency which she joined in 2014 and she has worked as a literary agent for over 10 years. Sarah represents a wide range of adult fiction and non-fiction and as she runs the film and television side of the agency, she is particularly interested in books that have screen potential. She is looking for literary fiction, reading group fiction, memoir and lifestyle/personal development - basically any book that can surprise, change and challenge a reader. Recent favourites are Tides by Sara Freeman, The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller, Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiney and In The Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado. Sarah would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 20 - 30 pages of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Sarah is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Wednesday 7th May 2025

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

Welcome to the Women's Voice Empowerment Programme. This is a female-designed, new, step-by-step guide, to teach you how you can truly activate and integrate some of the most essential Voicework tools to Free Your Voice and unleash your Creative Feminine Power.

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