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Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing course Online With this Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing, you can become a professional proofreader. This training course will help you improve your proofreading and editing skills so that you can consistently produce high-quality content. The course provides practical exercises and knowledge to help you improve your essay writing or launch a career in book publishing. Through this Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing course, you will learn how to use effective editing tools like checking content for spelling, punctuation, and grammar mistakes, as well as basic formatting. The course will also teach you tips and tricks for fast and efficient proofreading, ensuring that no errors are overlooked. By the end of this course, you will have the practical knowledge and skills to pursue a wide range of career opportunities in the proofreading sector. "Unlock your potential with our comprehensive Proofreading & Copy Editing course! Dive deep into the art of proofreading and copy editing, mastering essential techniques to polish every word. Elevate your skills, boost your career prospects, and become a proficient pro in the world of professional writing. Enroll now!" Special Offers of this Proofreading & Copy Editing Course. This Proofreading & Copy Editing Course includes a FREE PDF Certificate. Lifetime access to this Proofreading & Copy Editing Course Instant access to this Proofreading & Copy Editing Course 24/7 Support Available to this Proofreading & Copy Editing Course Main Course: Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing course Free Courses Course 01: Business Writing Course 02: Level 5 Report Writing Course 03: Minute Taking [ Note: Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the Proofreading: Proofreading Course] Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing course Online Course Curriculum Module 01: An Overview of Proofreading Module 02: Use of the Style Guide Module 03: Spelling and Grammar Module 04: Paper-based Proofreading Module 05: On the Screen Proofreading Module 06: Basics of Copy Editing Module 07: Copy Editing – the Use of Language Module 08: Copy Editing – Checking Accuracy and Facts Module 09: Copy Editing – Legal Checks Module 10: Career Development Learning Outcomes After completing this Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing course, you will be to: Understand the basic concepts of proofreading. Understand how to apply the Style Guide. Understand the writer's language and query effectively. Understand how to proofread on paper. Understand how to proofread on-screen. Know the words and phrases commonly confused or misused. Understand the daily responsibility of a copy editor. Know how to market and sell your services to websites. Boost your career in copy editing and proofreading. Assessment Method and Certification After completing Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing Course, you will get quizzes to assess your learning. You can instantly download your certificate for FREE. The hard copy of the certification will also be delivered to your doorstep via post, which will cost £13.99. Who is this course for? Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing course Online This Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing course is open to everyone. Requirements Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing course Online There are no particular requirements for this Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing course. Career path Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing course Online Candidates who complete the Level 5 Proofreading & Copy Editing course can pursue a wide range of jobs, including: Proofreader - Average income between £43K - £56K Copy Editor - Average income between £27K - £44.5K Content Writer - Average income between £44k - £58k Publisher - Average income between £49k - £68k

Proofreading: Proofreading Course Online With this Proofreading: Proofreading Course, you can become a professional proofreader. This Proofreading: Proofreading Course will help you improve your proofreading and editing skills so that you can consistently produce high-quality content. The Proofreading: Proofreading Course provides practical exercises and knowledge to help you improve your essay writing or launch a career in book publishing. Through this Proofreading: Proofreading Course, you will learn how to use effective editing tools like checking content for spelling, punctuation, and grammar mistakes, as well as basic formatting. The Proofreading: Proofreading Course will also teach you tips and tricks for fast and efficient proofreading, ensuring that no errors are overlooked. By the end of this Proofreading: Proofreading Course, you will have the practical knowledge and skills to pursue a wide range of career opportunities in the proofreading sector. Special Offers of this Proofreading: Proofreading Course. This Proofreading: Proofreading Course includes a FREE PDF Certificate. Lifetime access to this Proofreading: Proofreading Course Instant access to this Proofreading: Proofreading Course 24/7 Support Available to this Proofreading: Proofreading Course Main Course: Editing & Proofreading Course Free Courses Course 01: Business Writing Course 02: Level 5 Report Writing Course 03: Minute Taking Course 04: Level 4 Time Management Course [ Note: Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the Proofreading: Proofreading Course] Proofreading: Proofreading Course Online This Proofreading: Proofreading Course consists of 10 modules. Course Curriculum of Editing & Proofreading Course Module 01: An Overview of Proofreading Module 02: Use of the Style Guide Module 03: Spelling and Grammar Module 04: Paper-based Proofreading Module 05: On the Screen Proofreading Module 06: Basics of Copy Editing Module 07: Copy Editing – the Use of Language Module 08: Copy Editing – Checking Accuracy and Facts Module 09: Copy Editing – Legal Checks Module 10: Career Development Assessment Method of Proofreading: Proofreading Course After completing Proofreading: Proofreading Course, you will get quizzes to assess your learning. You will do the later modules upon getting 60% marks on the quiz test. Apart from this, you do not need to sit for any other assessments. Certification of Proofreading: Proofreading Course After completing the Proofreading: Proofreading Course, you can instantly download your certificate for FREE. The hard copy of the certification will also be delivered to your doorstep via post, which will cost £13.99. Who is this course for? Proofreading: Proofreading Course Online This Proofreading: Proofreading Course is suitable for those who want to improve their proofreading & copy-editing skills and prepare for the job of their dreams! This Proofreading: Proofreading Course is also suitable for those who want to understand the subject and keep up to date with the latest information. Requirements Proofreading: Proofreading Course Online To enrol in this Proofreading: Proofreading Course, students must fulfil the following requirements: Good Command over English language is mandatory to enrol in our Proofreading: Proofreading Course. Be energetic and self-motivated to complete our Proofreading: Proofreading Course. Basic computer Skill is required to complete our Proofreading: Proofreading Course. If you want to enrol in our Proofreading: Proofreading Course, you must be at least 15 years old. Career path Proofreading: Proofreading Course Online Candidates who complete the Proofreading: Proofreading Course can pursue a wide range of jobs, including: Proofreader - Average income between £43K - £56K Copy Editor - Average income between £27K - £44.5K Content Writer - Average income between £44k - £58k Publisher - Average income between £49k - £68k

Course Description Freelance writing is the practice of writing for money, in its simplest state. Freelance writers produce whatever written text is needed by their clientele, generally at home in their own office, for money. If you want to be freelance writer or want to get the success keys, you are welcome to join Freelance Writing Course. You will gain the skills necessary to thrive in the freelance writing world. Learn the secret self-promotion tactics of a seasoned freelancer quickly. Feel motivated and full of self-belief in a new home based career. You will learn everything you need to know about magazine article and travel writing, ghost writing, genre fiction writing, nonfiction book writing, children's book writing, to effective copy writing, and much more. What's In the Course? Discover why I am the right teacher for you. Indeed, I may be the ONLY writing teacher out there who has actually made a good living from writing. Most teachers either live in dusty classrooms teaching theory, or are so called 'gurus' who have no real world experience and yet spout even more theory from behind a blog or a flashy website. Not me, I'm the real deal. I've been making a living from freelance writing for over 25 years, online and offline - so I know how it's done, how it works, and how to make a shed-load of money doing it. Let me show you the best attributes to develop to make your new career a certainty. Talk to me about your problems within the course and let me help you gain the right mindset, attitude, and motivation. I'll be candid and assist you as much as is humanly possible. Plus, I'll be upfront about the money you can make, which is sometimes a lot more than you'd think! The key to making freelance writing work is to create multiple streams of income, so that you're getting a constant flow of money coming in from all kinds of writing work: magazine articles, travel writing, ghosting writing, editing jobs, writing fiction and nonfiction, getting published by the trade AND/OR self publishing certain things. The trick is to diversify and not rely totally on just one form of income. I'll explain fully how that is done effectively at the beginning of the course. Many new writers don't fully appreciate how to run a lucrative business. Basically writing for a living is a business too - and you need to approach it like one. In one crucial set of videos I explain how to plan and strategize your success and use priorities and measurement of your activities to maximize your earning potential. Plus tips on how to reduce your taxes and properly manage your finances. Writing success is about managing your activities - daily - and responding to feedback. My course ensures you don't get caught in a rut and that you respond quickly to the demands that writing for a living will engender. Included are downloadable activity sheets that will help you identify the best paying jobs. More than any other freelance business, you are a product of your own destiny when it comes to writing. You decide on what you want. You decide what you want to do with your time. You are the master of your universe - and you reap the rewards of true independence. During the course I explain how your mindset is your best friend, your best asset, and your key to true success. It's what is in your heart that matters - and I explain why. After this master class in self management I then go on introduce the concept of Practical Cash Creation. This detailed module explains the reality of writing for a living and what it means, how it can impact your life and those around you, how making money changes your life - and your partner's - all for the good. There are more downloadable income to activity schedules and spreadsheets in these modules to help you chart your progress and track your journey to success. Finally we reach the actual meat and potatoes of the course - actual money making activities explained in detail: how actual cash is generated from a myriad of sources. The information in these videos will literally blow you away. Never in one place have so many secrets been laid bare, especially about an industry normally shrouded in secrecy. Now it's no longer necessary for you to learn the hard way - all by yourself and over a long period of time (years!) because I have done all that FOR YOU. All the information you need is here. All the right tips and tactics that work are ALL HERE. Just for you. Writing for Magazines is traditionally seen as the freelancers main income source and the subject receives its full attention from me. The fact is, magazine articles may only make up a small part of your overall income but everything you learn about pitching for work will help sharpen your freelance writing skills. In this series of lectures I help you with Sample Query letters, assistance choosing topics that can't fail to have an editor salivating and a market listing to die for. Non Fiction Writing is covered in a series of SEVEN videos that show you how to construct sure-fire submissions to publishers on all kinds of books: science, fashion, history, whatever you like. You see the thing is that you don't have to write entire books to get paid to write them. Better to pitch nonfiction ideas to publishers FIRST and then let them commission you to write them. This is how true professionals work - and I show you the exact method by which you can compete and win with ease. Again I include an up to the minute listing of nonfiction publishers who are desperate for new book ideas from you. Writing Genre Fiction for big money is the dream of almost all new authors. But how is this achieved? Look no further. Over EIGHT info packed videos and FOUR full-length e-books, I explain how to write effective romance, thrillers, fantasy, horror, science fiction and cross-genre fiction for the modern marketplace, whether you're targeting traditional publishers or you want to self publish on Amazon. This module alone is worth far more than the super low price I'm asking for this extraordinary course. You won't believe what you get! Writing for Children is another favorite choice among new authors who sense there is much money to be made from spinning short tales for kids. It is true that the children's market is huge and lucrative but, do you really have what it takes to be a winner in this field? This special SEVEN part lecture series will put you on the right track. Compiled with the help of a multi-published children's author, this section alone is super valuable to any writer's career. Includes great instruction on technique and comprehensive market listing of children's book publishers Writing for the Corporate World has always been a great fallback for me. If ever there's a market that's always hungry, it's the business world. But many people misunderstand how most companies go about attracting freelance writers... because mostly they don't. We writers often have to make the first move. This section gives you the foolproof strategy I have always used to get business work. It's quick, easy, and costs nothing - but the pay is out of this world! Learn the one trick I present in this eye-popping SIX part section and you'll always be wealthy! Travel Writing - the dream ticket. What could be more exotic and glamorous? Writing travel articles is a bit like being James Bond without the gun! But what do travel magazines really want? What do travel book publishers need? In this wonderful new section I give you the facts. Everything you need to know about writing compelling articles, plus advice on how to get holiday gigs, and how best to do research on location and take photos that will become your way into the big time! Includes a complete list of travel writing publishers and high paying magazine markets. Becoming a Ghost Writer is about getting it all: money without the hassle of being a touring author. Honestly, if you're looking for sure-fire income, there is never a shortage of people looking for ghost writers. And it's incredibly well paid. Your biggest hurdle is finding the right kind of clients, by which I mean the PAYING ones. Only one in ten ghost writing clients want to pay you - even though they will lie and tell you they'll pay you later, which they often won't. This section is all about using business skills to attract paying clients, how to construct ghost writing contracts and how to do a great job quickly AND get paid UPFRONT. Getting Rich as a Copywriter is an ambition like no other. As we speak it is possible to spend up to $2000 on a copywriting course ALONE. But here, within Secrets of a Freelance Writer, over EIGHT packed lectures, you get every piece of information on copywriting you'll ever need. Don't waste your money on hack copywriters who have to sell their overpriced courses to make their mortgage payments. Find out everything you need to know from me, a freelancer - and a nice guy - who has used advanced copywriting skills to build a million dollar empire over the last decade and a half. Get in the know - and quickly! Self Publishing Online is now a necessary skill for all new writers. You simply can't survive as a credible author these days without having an online presence and a means by which to sell you own books. Many traditional authors are making the switch to digital author simply because the royalties publishers pay are too low. Amazon pays 70% to 90%. Traditional publisher pay 10%. It's easy to see why the majority of new authors now CHOOSE self publishing over the long and often disappointing slog of getting an agent then a literary deal where you'll end up barely able to pay the rent and bills. Learn how to self publish online like a professional and watch the money come rolling in! What are you waiting for? Offline Self-Publishing too is still a valid way of making cash quickly - if you know how to do it properly. There are many pitfalls to vanity publishing and you don't want to do that. But if you're a teacher, a coach, or a speaker then publishing your own book in a limited POD run to can be earning money you would normally be leaving on the table. In this four part section, let me show you the best advice for self publishing offline in this digital age. Includes downloadable resources. Grants and Funding for Writers. Did you know there are individuals, government departments, and corporations who regularly give money to authors, writers and poets? Getting grants and funding can be a useful tool to helping your bank balance and your kudos rating but many artists struggle over where and how to begin with this minefield of possibilities. This special section takes the mystery out of getting grants and applying for art funding. Helping Other Writers is one major key to getting wealthy as an author. As the number of wordsmiths taking themselves seriously these days, the larger the market grows for people who need help, help only YOU can give. You may not have considered this as a market before. You may not have thought yourself good enough. No matter. This unique look at cash creation shows you, over TEN fact filled lectures exactly how to make a great living simply helping other writers to succeed. And it's easy to attract the work and keep getting gigs for as long as you like! Self Promotion is necessary but need not be hard. Many writers don't want to promote themselves and then are overwhelmed by all the possibilities, many of which are a waste of time. Let me show you the best ways to promote yourself - the ones that work - so you can save time and get on with what really matters: the writing. Over this extraordinary FIVE part section - the likes of which you've never seen - I'll give you the lowdown on promotion tactics that make money and make sure you benefit from your new career. In the Conclusion, we look at maintaining a freelance career, which is all about combining self belief and proper business practice with writing. The fact is you don't need to be the best writer in the world to make a living as an author, a copywriter, a ghost writer or even a magazine article writer. Your enthusiasm and your dedication will take you a lot further than your talent. Freelance Writing is a dream job where you are rich, independent and FREE. Come join me. Let me show you how it's done! As well as giving all the information about writing for a living you could ever need, this unique course presents a step-by-step, motivational program for personal writing success, whatever your level of expertise. All you need is your enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and you will begin a new life of independence and freedom within days of taking this fun and insightful study aid. GO FOR IT! Join me now. Introduction to Freelance Writing Am I The Right Teacher For You? You Betcha! FREE 00:01:00 What You Need To Succeed FREE 00:02:00 Your Key is Your Attitude FREE 00:02:00 How Much Money Are We Talking Here? FREE 00:01:00 Creating Multiple Streams of Income The Main Point of This Course 00:02:00 Strategy and Measurement 00:02:00 Setting Your Priorities 00:02:00 Mindset of the Freelancer Mindset 00:02:00 Heart of Gold, Pot of Gold 00:02:00 Acquiring The Very Best Attitude 00:02:00 Practical Cash Creation Practical Cash Creation 00:01:00 The Reality of Writing for a Living 00:02:00 Activity To Income Schedule 00:00:00 Your Daily Writing Activities 00:00:00 Tracking Your income Tracking Your Income ONE 00:02:00 Tracking Your Income TWO 00:01:00 Income Tracking Sheet 00:00:00 Freelancer Spreadsheet Template 00:00:00 Writing For Magazines Writing For Magazines 00:02:00 Choosing Topics For Magazine Articles 00:01:00 Markets for Nonfiction Articles 00:00:00 Sample Magazine Query Letter 00:00:00 Writing Non Fiction For Publication and Sale Writing Non Fiction for Profit ONE 00:02:00 Writing Non Fiction For Profit TWO 00:02:00 Writing Non Fiction For Profit THREE 00:01:00 Writing Non Fiction For Profit FOUR 00:02:00 Writing Non Fiction For Profit FIVE 00:02:00 Writing Non Fiction For Profit SIX 00:02:00 Writing Non Fiction For Profit SEVEN 00:02:00 Writing Genre Fiction For Money and Kudos Introduction to Writing Genre Fiction 00:02:00 Writing Genre Fiction TWO 00:02:00 Writing Genre Fiction THREE - Romance 00:03:00 Writing Genre Fiction FOUR - Thrillers 00:01:00 Writing Genre Fiction FIVE - Science Fiction 00:01:00 Writing Genre Fiction SIX - Horror 00:02:00 Writing Genre Fiction SEVEN - Fantasy 00:01:00 Writing Genre Fiction EIGHT - Cross Genre 00:01:00 Writing For Children Writing for Children ONE 00:01:00 Writing for Children TWO 00:02:00 Writing for Children THREE 00:02:00 Writing for Children FOUR 00:02:00 Writing for Children FIVE 00:02:00 Writing for Children SIX 00:02:00 Writing for Children SEVEN 00:02:00 Marketing Listing of Children Book Publishers 00:00:00 Writing for Corporate Companies Writing for Business ONE 00:01:00 Writing for Business TWO 00:02:00 Writing for Business THREE 00:02:00 Writing for Business FOUR 00:02:00 Writing for Business FIVE 00:02:00 Writing for Business SIX 00:02:00 Travel Writing Travel Writing ONE 00:02:00 Travel Writing TWO 00:02:00 Travel Writing THREE 00:02:00 Travel Writing FOUR 00:02:00 Travel Writing FIVE 00:01:00 Travel Writing SIX 00:01:00 Travel Writing Publishers 00:00:00 Ghost Writing Ghost Writing ONE 00:02:00 Ghost Writing TWO 00:02:00 Ghost Writing THREE 00:02:00 Ghost Writing FOUR 00:01:00 Ghost Writing FIVE 00:02:00 Ghost Writing Resources 00:00:00 The Art of Writing Ad Copy The Art of Writing Copy ONE 00:02:00 The Art of Writing Copy TWO 00:02:00 The Art of Writing Copy THREE 00:02:00 The Art of Writing Copy FOUR 00:02:00 The Art of Writing Copy FIVE 00:02:00 The Art of Writing Copy SIX 00:02:00 The Art of Writing Copy SEVEN 00:02:00 The Art of Writing Copy EIGHT 00:02:00 Self Publishing Online Self Publishing Online ONE 00:02:00 Self Publishing Online TWO 00:02:00 Self Publishing Online THREE 00:01:00 Self Publishing Online FOUR 00:02:00 Self Publishing Online FIVE 00:02:00 Self Publishing Online SIX 00:02:00 Self Publishing Online SEVEN 00:01:00 Self Publishing Offline Offline Publishing Advice ONE 00:02:00 Offline Publishing Advice TWO 00:02:00 Offline Publishing Advice THREE 00:02:00 Offline Publishing Advice FOUR 00:02:00 Offline Publishing Resources 00:00:00 Grants and Funding for Writers Grants and Funding ONE 00:02:00 Grants and Funding TWO 00:01:00 Grants and Funding THREE 00:02:00 Grants Currently Available to Writers 00:00:00 Getting Wealthy by Helping Other Writers Helping Other Writers ONE 00:01:00 Helping Other Writers TWO 00:02:00 Helping Other Writers THREE 00:02:00 Helping Other Writers FOUR 00:02:00 Helping Other Writers FIVE 00:02:00 Helping Other Writers Six 00:01:00 Helping Other Writers SEVEN 00:01:00 Helping Other Writers EIGHT 00:02:00 Helping Other Writers NINE 00:01:00 Helping Other Writers TEN 00:00:00 Self Promotion Self Promotion Advice ONE 00:02:00 Self Promotion Advice TWO 00:01:00 Self Promotion Advice THREE 00:02:00 Self Promotion Advice FOUR 00:01:00 Self Promotion Advice FIVE 00:02:00 Self Belief and Your Career The End of the Course 00:01:00 Self Publishing - AGAIN 00:02:00 Maintaining a Freelance Career 00:02:00 Self Belief 00:02:00 Useful Websites for Self Publishing 00:00:00

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION Nicky Lovick has worked as an editor for over twenty years, working for top five publishers. She is now an agent at WGM Talent, building the books list. She is looking for commercial fiction, from upmarket women’s fiction, bookclub, romance, domestic noir and psychological thrillers, to crime series. She loves hooky stories such as Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid and Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware set in confined settings, such as hotels. She’s always on the lookout for romcoms with a fresh, contemporary feel to them such as Emily Henry’s Book Lovers. Also historical fiction with a twist and sweeping family sagas. Nicky wants you to make her laugh, make her cry or keep her hooked.  Nicky would like you to submit a covering letter, 1-2 page synopsis and the opening three chapters of your manuscript in a single word document.  (In addition to the paid sessions, Nicky 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: Tuesday 14th January 2025

Would you like to immerse yourself in your personal yoga practice? To refresh and inspire your personal approach to yoga? If, like many of us, you feel the need to take time out, dive deep into your personal practice and replenish your energy levels, then join us for this year’s Scaravelli Inspired Yoga & Wellbeing Immersion. This year, we’re focusing on feeling good. Exploring how and why yoga helps to lift our mood and downregulate our nervous system. Each day, we’ll practice yoga, breathwork and meditation. We’ll walk across the downs and down to the beach for a swim, maybe light a bonfire as the sun sets.

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

Certificate in Intellectual Property (CIP) Why Attend As international trade and business continues to evolve, the importance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) becomes increasingly vital. With new technologies and products relying heavily on IPRs, governments around the world are competing to offer higher levels of protection in order to attract investments and promote local innovation and production. Due to the complex nature of the scientific, economic, social, and theoretical aspects of IPRs, it is crucial for entities to have a comprehensive understanding of these issues. During this course, through practical workshops, case studies and expert knowledge, participants will gain an understanding of the concepts, theories, legislative and practical elements necessary to develop a successful IP strategy for their organization. Course Methodology In this interactive training course participants will frequently work in pairs as well as in larger groups to complete exercises, and regional and international case studies Course Objectives By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Understand the theoretical background of Intellectual Property (IP) and the various types of IP existence Understand the international and local set of conventions and laws governing IPRs Demonstrate deep knowledge of the conditions that should exist in each type of IPR, their registration, licensing and enforcement Apply knowledge of IPRs in all legal fields including contracts and litigation Participate effectively in building a comprehensive IP strategy for their organization Target Audience This course is suitable for professionals working in the legal and IP filed, including but not limited to; lawyers, in-house counsels, governmental officials, police, customs, health authorities, researchers, university lecturers, publishers, IP agents as well as researchers who are interested in having deeper knowledge about IP in the GCC. It will also highly benefit in-house councils who recently joined their companies in the GCC as it will give them all the knowledge needed to handle all IP issues within the region. Target Competencies General principles of IPRs Trademarks, Patents, Copyright Principles of IP Enforcement Building IP Strategy Note The Dubai Government Legal Affairs Department has introduced a Continuing Legal Professional Development (CLPD) programme to legal consultants authorised to practise through a licensed firm in the Emirate of Dubai. We are proud to announce that the Dubai Government Legal Affairs Department has accredited EMG Associates as a CLPD provider. In addition, all our legal programmes have been approved. This PLUS Specialty Training Legal course qualifies for 4 elective CLPD points. Introduction and basic concepts Types of IPRs Main theories justifying IP protection The role of IP in economic development The Role of IP in innovation and creativity The globalization of IPRs protection International conventions Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) and the World Trade Organization The GCC Cooperation in the field of IP protection Trademarks and copyright Definition and types of marks Scope of trade marks protection Registration procedures and rights conferred to trade mark owner Legal protection of trade marks Subject matter and conditions of copyright Types of protected works Financial and moral rights Fair use, duration of protection and legal protection for copyright Patents and trade secrets Patentable inventions and types of patents Registration process Ownership and rights conferred to patent owner Employer-employee inventions and legal protection for patents Definition of trade secrets and confidential information Elements of trade secrets Utilization of trade secrets commercially Legal protection of trade secrets Building a strong IP strategy and strategic management of IPRs Overview and basic concepts Understand your business and your IP needs IP audit and building the portfolio Onward licensing (licensing process and contracts) IP commercialization mechanisms and maximizing the benefits Practical steps to building a successful IP strategy IP valuation - your gateway to know how much your IP worth Assessment of the IP strategy for further success

LOOKING FOR: MG, YA, NA, ADULT FICTION Alice joined Felicity Bryan Associates in 2023 from London Literary Scouting, where she specialised in children’s, YA, and SFF and worked closely with publishers and media companies around the world. She is actively building a list that spans middle grade and YA fiction across all genres, commercial adult fiction, and romance and fantasy for all ages.  Alice is on the hunt for stories that are smart, commercial and bold, with a clear international appeal. She is looking for books with fresh and exciting concepts, whose voices can cross borders and speak out about important topics in an accessible and authentic manner. She is passionate about showcasing diverse and underrepresented voices in a joyful and uplifting way.  This year, she’d really love to find something special in the YA space. She’s open to all genres and is particularly interested in character-driven stories with lively storytelling, a strong emotional core, and attention-grabbing premises. She’s a fan of high-concept, speculative, historical and contemporary romance, heists, dystopias, and social thrillers with a twist.  In middle grade, Alice is drawn to sweeping adventures, big-concept ideas, and stories with a speculative or magical feel. She appreciates middle grade novels that do not talk down to the reader but remain fast-paced and fun. Some of her favourite authors include Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Michelle Harrison, Elle McNicoll, Jordan Lees and Jack Meggitt-Phillips. On the adult side, Alice is looking for fantasy that combines strong commercial appeal with a unique concept. She enjoys well-plotted, immersive fantasy with atmospheric settings and imaginative magic systems. She is currently on the lookout for something exceptional in the dark academia space. When reading romance, she is drawn to lively secondary characters, unusual set-ups, engaging dialogue and irresistible chemistry between the leads. She would love to find the next Emily Henry or Ali Hazelwood, romance with emotional depth and a compelling voice. Humour is a plus and she enjoys a good trope, if explored creatively. Alice is also open to working with authors within the romance and fantasy genres who have previously self-published, particularly if they have a TikTok or online presence. She’s not the best agent for hard sci-fi, horror and hefty epic/military fantasy with multiple-POVs.  Alice would like you to submit a covering letter, a one-page synopsis and the first three chapters (Max 5,000 words) of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Alice 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 4th February 2025

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: Wednesday 12th February 2025

LOOKING FOR: MG, YA, ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Thérèse is a Literary and Rights Agent at Susanna Lea Associates, @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: Wednesday 12th February 2025