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LOOKING FOR: CHAPTER BOOKS, MG, YA Katie works on the Literary list, representing authors across all areas of Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children’s, YA, and Graphic Novels. Before joining the Literary team, she worked for Bright in marketing, with previous experience as a bookseller. She loves working with authors to find their books an audience, and particularly enjoys building lasting relationships with editors and authors alike. Katie spends most of her free time reading, and enjoys a wide range of books across Children’s, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy and Graphic Novels. When she’s not reading, Katie is also a contributor on the Graham Norton Book Club on Audible. Katie adores a wide range of genres but especially magical realism, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and romance (or any mix of the above!) She has a particular interest in stories with LGBTQ+, disabled and diverse characters. Incidental representation a plus - no more ‘bury your gays’ please! Katie 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, Katie 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 15 January 2025

Agile Sprint Planning: Virtual In-House Training The goal of the course is to provide you and your team with the ability to develop effective and realistic Sprint plans. Without effective Sprint Plans, iterations are set up for failure. But Sprint Planning cannot be improved on its own, in isolation. The Scrum processes are highly intertwined and influence each other. The surrounding artifacts, events, and roles must be examined closely, and enhanced, in order to improve Sprint Planning. This course will remind you of the theory to reinforce the principles, but will concentrate on next-level skills, so that you and the team are able to create realistic and usable Sprint Plans. This course is not introductory. You are already aware of the Scrum framework and have been implementing Scrum on your projects. Now is the time to improve efficiency and effectiveness, to facilitate successful Agile projects. What you will Learn You'll learn how to: Identify and correlate the key symptoms and root causes of ineffective sprint plans Improve key Product Backlog elements Evaluate Agile roles in sprint planning Appraise key product practices Enhance project transparency The Product Backlog User stories Acceptance Criteria Backlog Refinement Supporting Roles Product Owner (the Backlog) Development Team Stakeholders and SMEs Supporting Product Practices Roadmaps and release plans and story maps Definition of Done Technical Debt Transparency Daily Scrums Information radiators Retrospectives Sprint Planning Capacity and Velocity Sprint Planning Meetings The Sprint Backlog Summary What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environments?

Four weeks of revision exercises, study stories and feedback exchange for flash fiction authors.

Create great presentations and persuasive narratives. This session covers the principles of engaging an audience, from narrative structure to thinking about slides. Put an end to Death by PowerPoint!

Agile Practices for All Projects: Virtual In-House Training Agile methods are becoming increasingly prevalent, and have facilitated projects in reducing time to market, being adaptive to changing customer requirements, and increasing value to customers and organizations. These benefits have been implemented in both IT and non-IT environments to help all types of projects. This course will present key Agile techniques and processes that can be readily incorporated into your projects to enable greater flexibility and higher productivity, while maintaining the traditional project lifecycle framework. The overall goal of the course is for learners to be able to integrate appropriate Agile elements and/or techniques into any project in any environment. What you will Learn Course participants will understand the basic Agile approach, and the various methods for achieving agility and will be able to: Recall project management principles and methodologies Explain Agile practices and compare several Agile methods Apply Agile software development techniques in a project lifecycle framework Employ Agile processes in a project management framework Foundation Concepts Project Lifecycles What is Agile? Agile Benefits Agile Methods Agile Roles Agile Requirement Techniques Agile Requirements User Stories Just in Time (JIT) Requirements Agile Software Development Techniques Agile Design Agile Development Agile Testing Agile Deployment Agile Initiating & Planning Processes Agile Initiating Agile Planning Agile Delivery Processes Agile Execution Agile Monitoring & Control Agile Closing Implementing Agile Practices Agile Approaches Outside of Software Development Dispelling Agile Myths Applying Agile Techniques & Processes Summary and Next Steps What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environments?

LOOKING FOR: YA, ADULT FICTION Laura Bennett developed a love of writing early, attending her first Creative Writing course at college. She then decided to study Writing at Liverpool John Moores University, obtaining a BA before pursuing a career in teaching. She began work at a college for young adults with special needs, and then moved to a vocational college while studying for a post-compulsory PGCE. Laura taught English for a few years, and also ran several Creative Writing courses before returning to LJMU to obtain an MA in Writing. She then worked as a teaching assistant at a local secondary school, before leaving that job to pursue a career at the Liverpool Literary Agency. She has also worked as a private tutor, written for tabletop roleplaying games, and is the narrative writer for an Indie video game. Laura is looking for adult and YA science fiction and fantasy of all stripes, including steampunk, post-apocalyptic, urban fantasy, supernatural, and dystopian. She loves diverse casts and complicated relationships. Stories that focus on realistic characters with strong voices are a definite hit, no matter how fantastical their worlds. Laura 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, Laura is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Monday 6th January 2025

People are fascinated with horror. As a result, there's always a high demand for horror stories. Scare your readers with your unique horror stories by taking this Creative Writing Course - Horror course.  Through this Creative Writing Course - Horror course, you will get a glimpse of the horror market and explore how to write creative horror stories. You'll start the course with a thorough understanding of the history of horror. Gradually, the training will take you through characters and concepts and show you how to let your readers get to know your characters. Finally, you'll get great ideas on story plotting and familiarise yourself with the common writing challenges. By the end of the course, you'll be aware of how to create authentic horror stories and captivate your readers.  Learning Outcomes Enhance your creative writing skills Learn about horror markets Learn how to build your story's setting Know how to develop your story character Enrich your knowledge of story plotting Familiarise yourself with the common writing issues Who is this Course For? Anyone interested in improving their horror story writing skills can take this Creative Writing Course - Horror Course.  Entry Requirement This course is available to all learners of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over. Good understanding of the English language, numeracy and ICT skills are required to take this course. Certification After you have successfully completed the course, you will obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. And, you will also receive a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hardcopy for £39 or in PDF format at the cost of £24. The PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours, and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why Choose Us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos and materials from the industry-leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; United Kingdom & internationally recognised accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet and desktop from anywhere, anytime; Substantial career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email. Career Path The Creative Writing Course - Horror Course provides essential skills that will make you more effective in your role. It would be beneficial for any related profession in the industry, such as: Author Horror Writer Horror Fiction Writer Horror Markets Lesson One: The History of Horror 01:00:00 Lesson Two: Characters and Concepts 01:00:00 Lesson Three: Location and Backdrop 01:00:00 Lesson Four: Story and Plotting 01:00:00 Lesson Five: Writing Issues 01:00:00 Horror Writing - The Course Lesson Six: Horror Markets 01:00:00 Mock Exam Mock Exam - Creative Writing Course - Horror 00:20:00 Final Exam Final Exam - Creative Writing Course - Horror 00:20:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

Overview From Aphrodite of Greek mythology to Horus of Egyptian myths, our world is filled with exciting stories, gods and heroes. If you are fascinated by these characters and the stories, our Mythology course is perfect for you. In this course, you will get familiarised with different types of myths. The informative modules will allow you to explore the mythology of Ancient Greece. You will learn about the gods and goddesses of Rome and Egypt. In addition, you will learn about the mythological stories and heroes of other cultures as well. Finally, the course will provide you with lessons on mythological interpretation.  If you are ready to take an exciting journey through the world of mythology, enrol now! Course Preview Learning Outcomes Understand the definition and types of myths Learn about the myths surrounding ancient Greece Explore the exciting stories of the Roman mythologies Get detailed lessons on Egyptian, Norse and mythology of other cultures Learn about the principle of mythological interpretation Why Take This Course From John Academy? Affordable, well-structured and high-quality e-learning study materials Engaging tutorial videos, materials from the industry-leading experts Opportunity to study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result Earn UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification Easily access the course content on mobile, tablet, or desktop from anywhere, anytime Excellent career advancement opportunities Get 24/7 student support via email. What Skills Will You Learn from This Course? Mythological interpretation Who Should Take This Mythology Course? Whether you're an existing practitioner or an aspiring professional, this course is an ideal training opportunity. It will elevate your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and a recognised qualification attesting to your knowledge. Are There Any Entry Requirements? This Mythology course is available to all learners of all academic backgrounds. But learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. And a good understanding of the English language, numeracy, and ICT will be helpful. Certificate of Achievement After completing this course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates & Transcripts can be obtained either in Hardcopy at £14.99 or in PDF format at £11.99. Career Path​ This exclusive Mythology course will equip you with effective skills and abilities and help you explore career paths such as  Teacher Author Anthropologist Museum Staff Module 01: Introduction to Mythology Introduction to Mythology 00:12:00 Module 02: Mythology of Ancient Greece Mythology of Ancient Greece 00:11:00 Module 03: Mythology of Ancient Rome Mythology of Ancient Rome 00:12:00 Module 04: Norse Mythology Norse Mythology 00:10:00 Module 05: Egyptian Mythology Egyptian Mythology 00:11:00 Module 06: Mythology of the Americas Mythology of the Americas 00:13:00 Module 07: Mythology in Other Cultures Mythology in Other Cultures 00:11:00 Module 08: Mythological Interpretation Mythological Interpretation 00:10:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

This Node.js Express & MongoDB Dev to Deployment course is a well-prepared course and perfect for individuals interested in learning how to structure your Node/Express applications, create data models, relate data, display views, authenticate users, create helpers since this comprehensive course provide some solid insight into NodeJS development. With this course, you'll learn about Node for adding server-side JavaScript to your skill-set and learn to build engaging and responsive applications. You'll also learn to build schemas, structure models and query MongoDB to get the accurate data, and the core concepts of MongoDB for building production-ready applications. The foundations of Node.js including how to prepare and deploy apps to production with Heroku, ES6 concepts like arrow functions, promises, template strings, etc. are an integral part of this course. What you'll learn Build high quality applications built with Node, Express and MongoDB Implement authentication including local & Google OAuth strategies Create data models with Mongoose ODM Prepare & deploy apps to production with Heroku Learn ES6 concepts like arrow functions, template strings & promises Requirements Basic HTML / CSS knowledge A good understanding of JavaScript Fundamentals (functions, objects, loops, etc) Who this course is for: Anyone that wants to learn how to build & deploy apps built with Node, Express & MongoDB Course Introduction Welcome To The Course FREE 00:05:00 Project Files and Questions FREE 00:03:00 Setting Up Dev Environment Setup 00:07:00 What Is Node.js 00:05:00 Installing & Exploring Node.js 00:07:00 Installing MongoDB Locally 00:08:00 Sign Up For mLab 00:03:00 Creating a Heroku Account 00:03:00 VidJot Project & Express Fundamentals Vidjot Project Introduction 00:04:00 Install & Initialize Express 00:08:00 Basic Routing & Nodemon 00:06:00 Express Middleware 00:05:00 Working With Templates 00:10:00 Bootstrap & Partials 00:08:00 Mongoose & Local MongoDB Install Mongoose & Connect To Mongo 00:06:00 Create The Idea Model 00:05:00 Add Idea Form 00:07:00 Server Side Form Validation 00:09:00 Save Idea To MongoDB 00:04:00 Fetching Ideas From MongoDB 00:05:00 Edit Idea Form 00:05:00 Update Idea Data 00:09:00 Remove Idea Data 00:06:00 Flash Messaging 00:11:00 Local Authentication With Passport A Look At Passport 00:05:00 The Express Router 00:11:00 Login & Register Pages 00:13:00 Register Form Validation 00:11:00 User Registration 00:17:00 Hooking Up A Local Strategy 00:11:00 Finishing The Login Functionality 00:12:00 Logout Function 00:04:00 Protecting Routes 00:06:00 Access Control 00:08:00 VidJot Prep & Deployment Preparing Our App For Deployment 00:08:00 Deploying To Heroku 00:08:00 Adding a Domain Name 00:04:00 StoryBooks Project Start & Google OAuth StoryBooks App Introduction 00:04:00 Initial Setup & Heroku Push 00:11:00 Creating Our Google OAuth Credentials 00:08:00 Creating Our Google Strategy 00:12:00 Auth Callback & Remote App 00:09:00 Creating The User Model 00:06:00 Saving The Authenticated User 88 00:10:00 Adding Session & Authentication 00:12:00 Creating Our Ul Index Routes & Handlebars 00:12:00 Header & Navbar 00:09:00 Side Navigation 00:09:00 Dashboard & Stories Routes 00:09:00 Add Button & Footer 00:10:00 Restricting Routes 00:06:00 Add Story Form 00:11:00 Stories & The Database Create The Story Model 00:06:00 Save Story To MongoDB 00:13:00 Fetch & Display Public Stories 00:12:00 Handlebars Helpers 00:07:00 Show Template & Format Date 00:11:00 Creating The Dashboard 00:12:00 Edit Form & Select Helper 00:09:00 Updating Stories 00:08:00 Deleting Stories 00:04:00 Comments, Access control & Cleanup Add Comment Functionality 00:10:00 Listing Comments 00:04:00 Edit Access Control 00:10:00 Get Stories From Specific Users 00:07:00 Block Private Story Details Page 00:05:00 StoryBooks Prep & Deployment Prep & Production Key Variables 00:08:00 Deploy & Test 00:05:00 Domain & Update Google OAuth Creds 00:05:00