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LOOKING FOR: MG, YA AND ADULT SCI-FI / FANTASY, CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION After graduating from St Andrews University with a degree in English Literature and Art History, Maddy followed her love of literature to an internship at non-fiction literary agency Graham Maw Christie. At GMC, Maddy worked her way up to Agent and built a list of authors who wrote for both for adults and children, spanning history, tarot, and nature writing. An avid reader of anything magical, Maddy joined Madeleine Milburn in 2022 to build a list specialising in SFF. Maddy would like to see SFF across all genres for all ages, including: grim dark, thriller, historical, romance, cosy fantasy, sci-fi, epic, YA fantasy, dark academia, contemporary fantasy, fantasy middle-grade, mythology, fairy tale and queer fantasy. Inspiring children’s non-fiction. She loves worlds to get lost in, adventures that transform what it means to be a hero, and unique magic that offers as many problems as solutions. She likes books that make her cry and books that change her mind. Above all, when she finishes a story about another world, she wants it to have taught her a lesson which helps her live in this one. She loves all fantasy, but favours richly imagined, complex worlds with a history to discover and a future to protect. Worldbuilding is one of her favourite aspects of this genre and she is always looking for a new, dense world with series potential. Think Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere or the Marvel Cinematic Universe – the bigger the better! She also likes character-driven fantasy with a diverse cast to root for (or root against) and she wants to see a range of different relationships depicted authentically. She particularly like epics that dip into big, universal themes such as grief, climate change, or war and which ask impossible questions in the vein of R.F. Kuang or N.K. Jemisin. She is also excited by authors that play with form and language in a fantasy setting. In YA, she is looking for much the same as in an adult fantasy, but with younger protagonists and a closer focus on relationships. She wants to see the tropes she knows and loves in new and exciting forms and her favourite YA books often centre around belonging and becoming. She likes a dash of romance in everything, because she is sentimental that way, but it’s particularly important in the YA space. Sci-fi is a big passion of hers, especially when it comes with a strong hook. She is a huge fan of Becky Chamber’s The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet and Michaiah Johnson’s The Space Between Worlds. She likes space as a metaphor, and would love something that explores different alien species. Please send her your space operas and sci-fi romances which combine space, magic and mayhem! In fantasy middle grade, she favours whimsy and animal companions; she would love to follow a group of kids through magic school. She tends to look for plenty of humour with a strong friendship at the centre, and she wants middle grade stories which engage with the concerns of children growing up as well as offering an all-important escape (preferably on a dragon/unicorn’s back). She is also looking for children’s non-fiction for all ages. In this space, she wants something as creative as it is informative, and thinks diverse voices are increasingly important. Maddy would like you to submit a covering letter, one page synopsis and the first three chapters (Max 5000 words) of your completed manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Maddy 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 15th January 2025

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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

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LOOKING FOR: PICTURE BOOKS, CHAPTER BOOKS, MG, YA, CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION After a childhood buried in library books and Beanos, Lydia started her career in the editorial team at Egmont, where she commissioned books such as the Carnegie Medal-winning The Poet X. She joined the Darley Anderson team in 2018, and as well as building an engaging and diverse list of authors and illustrators, she was promoted to Director in March 2024. With experience on both sides of the commissioning desk, Lydia loves working editorially with her clients and developing ideas from an initial spark into a full manuscript. She represents clients across all age groups, including picture book, chapter book, middle grade and YA, and has a particular focus on non-fiction. Lydia reads and considers widely, and among other things she is looking for snort-inducing stories for younger readers, clever and contemporary teenage and YA fiction, and non-fiction projects that take big ideas and make them easily navigable, accessible and fun. No matter the story, Lydia is drawn to voice above anything else and will always be sucked in by a strong hook. Lydia represents clients including Soofiya, Gina Blaxill, Mark Bradley, Ryan Hammond, Alice Harman, Joyce Efia Harmer, Catherine Jacob, Hannah Moffatt, Rachel Morrisroe, Nick Sheridan, Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Eva Wong Nava. If you could sum up her tastes in three words, they would be curious, characterful and heartfelt, and in three books, they would be One of Us is Lying, Nevermoor and You Are Awesome. Lydia would like you to submit a covering letter, a 1 page synopsis and the first 3 chapters or 20 pages of your completed manuscript in a single word document. For Picture Books please submit a covering letter and texts for two completed stories. (In addition to the paid sessions, Lydia 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 16th January 2025

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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 20th January 2025

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LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION Clare set up the Liverpool Literary Agency in 2020 to help address inequality and underrepresentation in the publishing industry. With more than 15 years’ experience of writing and editing professionally, including the publication of two novels, Definitions (2015) and We Are of Dust (2018 - which has received development funding from the Liverpool Film Office for a TV adaptation), she has developed an in-depth knowledge of what commissioning editors and publishers expect to see from a submitted manuscript. With a background in PR and marketing, alongside teaching on creative writing programmes, Clare also has extensive experience in pitching and promoting writers and has been nominated for the Romantic Novelist Association Agent of the Year Award! Clare would love to see historical fiction, crime fiction, psychological thrillers and women’s fiction, but she is open to all great writing with a strong hook in any area (excluding non-fiction, children’s and YA). She actively encourages submissions from writers who have been traditionally under-represented. Clare 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, Clare 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 20th January 2025

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