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LOOKING FOR: MG, YA, ADULT FICTION Originally from the North East of Scotland. Kirsten joined Zeno in the summer 2024 after time working at a previous literary agency and before that working as a bookseller in the Charing Cross branch of Foyles. Kirsten has a BA (Hons) in English from Edinburgh Napier University and a Masters in Children’s Literature from Reading University. Kirsten is currently building her own list alongside handling Zeno’s translation rights. Kirsten is looking for: Scottish voices - especially something from the North East - Kirsten is Aberdonian and would love to help a writer from this space emerge. Water horror - as Kirsten grew up in Aberdeen she is always looking for horror inspired by the sea or the landscape of Scotland - bonus points if it has anything to do with an oil rig! Workplace horror like Camilla Grudova’s Children of Paradise or Calvin Kasulke’s Several People are Typing (this is not a reflection of her agency!) Romance - especially young and contemporary - obviously bonus points if it’s set in Scotland and written by someone who has lived there. Kirsten is a huge fan of all the usual suspects, Ali Hazlewood, Ana Huang, Bolu Babalola to name a few! Romantasy - less elves, more out of the box - Kirsten read Sarah J Maas in 2014/15 and so is looking for something that expands on the genre. A good crime thriller - Kirsten did her dissertation on terrorism so anything that is well written in this space would be a dream for her. Additionally she really enjoys serial killer novels and the recent fake true crime novels, Penance by Eliza Clark especially thrilled her. A Studio Ghibli esque fantasy - luscious landscapes, brilliant characters, a powerfulstory. If any of your comps are a Ghibli film she wants to see it! Fanfiction writers! Kirsten has always been on the sites and would love you to tell her if you’ve written fanfiction in the past / have an ongoing fanbase - maybe she has already read it. Kirsten already has: A nonfiction baking book - Kirsten would not want another at this moment. A middle grade cosy fantasy - Kirsten would love to see more of this! But worries if it’s too close to what she already has, then it would be a reason for her to turn it down. A Horror Vampire novel - again she would love to see more of this! But worries if it’s too close to what she already has, that would be a reason for her to turn it down. Vampires would probably be better for her if they were contemporary or in the romantasy space. A Game of Thrones esque fantasy - a client is already writing this and she wants to give it the space on her list it deserves! Kirsten is NOT looking for: Picture books / 5-8 books Poetry Police procedural Hard science fiction Kirsten 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, Kirsten 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 25th August 2025

Explore why people, groups, and states engage in conflict and why peace remains elusive. Dive into the causes of conflict, effective resolution strategies, and peacebuilding efforts worldwide. Learn how historical, cultural, and political factors shape disputes and discover insights into fostering lasting peace. #ConflictStudies #PeaceInitiatives #GlobalUnderstanding

This QA Level 2 Award in citizenAID (RQF) course is a half-day course to teach the skills and knowledge needed in case one finds themselves in the middle of a terrorist attack. The skills are also usable in any event where there might be either multiple or severely injured people. Past attendees said:  Attended the citizen aid course this week, absolutely brilliant. Whilst we all hope that we are never involved in a major incident, the big question though would be are we prepared, what would we do? This course discusses various incidents and some are uncomfortable to think about, but if something happened most people panic, after this course you are likely to stay calm, take control and above all save lives. This course is for everyone due to the current threats in the world, However large companies especially should consider training their staff, it may save your life or someone close to you. Highly recommended, well presented and really interesting. Benefits of this course: Following several terrorist attacks that have claimed the lives of countless victims and left many in hospital with critical injuries, both in the UK and abroad, it has been clear that normal, everyday people can save each other's lives with the right levels of training This course, together with the citizenAID Phone App and a pocket guide, has been designed by both highly experienced military and civilian clinicians This course will teach you what to do during a terrorist-related, or 'simply' a serious accident, where casualties can suffer from severe trauma. It is specifically designed to help people react safely, prioritise the injured and give life-saving first aid to the casualties RUN - HIDE - TELL - TREAT Watch this short, 4 ½ minute video by the Counter Terrorism Police UK on how to stay as safe as possible during firearms and weapons attacks Whether work is causing or aggravating mental health problems, employers have a legal responsibility toward their employees Fortunately, these events are rare, but when they do happen, being prepared can save your life, and that of others Where a risk is identified, steps must be taken to remove it or reduce it as far as reasonably practicable This half-day course gives people a good awareness of mental health in the workplace Better still, of course, is to do this citizenAID course with us, which will help a lot more! Course Contents Active shooter or knife attacker scenario Shooting incident Suspect bombs Exploded bomb Casualty first look Severe bleeding Tourniquets Haemostatic Dressings Unresponsive casualty Broken Bones Burns Casualty handover Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification Our citizenAID course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards and taught by an experienced trainer. This means that you can rest assured that your citizenAID training is of high quality. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/1934/3.

What did it mean to be a Russian in the time of the Tsars and Soviets? This one-day event examines the building blocks of Russian identity, asking how people expressed themselves through culture, gender, and sexuality. These topics are some of the ‘intangibles’ of Russian and Soviet history. Hard to conceptualise and tricky to teach, they are nevertheless important components of major A-level and GCSE history specifications. Join the Historical Association and world-leading academics for talks to reboot your knowledge of Orthodox Christianity, gender and sexuality, and visual art. Trial new pedagogies for teaching Russian and Soviet culture and religion. Explore primary sources to immerse your students in the world of Russian and Soviet sex, symbols, demons, and death.

This training is for lawyers and covers key topics to ensure compliance with the Lexcel standard and other regulations.

Our training programme will provide those involved at any stage of the process for procuring goods and/or services within their organisations with the knowledge and skillset to identify and mitigate the threat posed by the breadth and multi-layered complexity of procurement fraud, corruption and associated financial crime and money laundering.

ICA International Diploma in Anti Money Laundering -Flagship qualification This ICA Diploma in Anti Money Laundering training course is an in-depth, graduate level programme which will provide Participants with a professional qualification in anti-money laundering upon completion and helps individuals develop best practice initiatives and prepares them to face present and future challenges, reducing risk. This qualification is increasingly important for professionals as money laundering prevention remains high on the agenda for financial services professionals. This Diploma will help Participants find an integrated approach to fighting the risk is needed and knowledgeable. There are many benefits of studying with ICA: Flexible learning solutions that are suited to you Our learner-centric approach means that you will gain relevant practical and academic skills and knowledge that can be used in your current role Improve your career options by undertaking a globally recognised qualification that hiring managers look for as part of their hiring criteria Many students have stated that they have received a promotion and/or pay rise as a direct result of gaining their qualification The qualifications ensure that you are enabled to develop strategies to help manage and prevent risk within your firm, thus making you an invaluable asset within the current climate Course format 9-month course assessed by 3 written assignments (3,000 - 3,500 words) A mixture of guided online study and participation in live sessions: 2 x virtual classrooms* 1 x immersive learning scenario (putting you at the centre of a story) 3 x tutorials (a chance to discuss elements of the course in more depth) 3 x assessment preparation sessions Videos covering the latest industry developments and case studies Access to the ICA members' portal containing additional reading and resources Proactive support throughout the course to help you stay on track Students of this course will achieve the following outcomes: Increased potential for career progression Extensive knowledge and highly developed AML skills Enhanced workplace performance Professional membership of the ICA Ability to reduce reputational and financial risk for the organisation On successful completion of this ICA Diploma in Anti Money Laundering training course students will be awarded an ICA Diploma in Anti Money Laundering and will be able to use the designation 'Dip.(AML)'. This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. The ICA Diploma in Anti Money Laundering training course instructs students in the following areas: Anti money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism CFT in context Terrorist financing proliferation financing and sanctions Designing a comprehensive AML/CTF risk-based approach for a financial services business Risk-based customer due diligence (CDD), customer risk profiling and monitoring Governance and leadership Suspicious activity reports/ suspicious transaction reports and dealing with the authorities

This training is designed for lawyers and covers key topics to ensure compliance with the Specialist Quality Mark (SQM) and other regulations.

ICA International Diploma in Managing Sanctions Risk Sanctions are a crucial instrument in the international battle against financial crime proliferation, terrorism and human rights abuses. It's a complex area and those who manage the risk need the right combination of knowledge, capabilities and behaviours to do so effectively. Technical skills - develop a deeper understanding of sanctions architecture, screening and the control framework; enrich your professional skillset Critical thinking - enhance your judgment-making and problem-solving skills Collaboration and communication - ensure a joined-up approach in your management of sanctions cases Flexibility and adaptability - be prepared to respond to fast-changing regimes and rules Leadership - be empowered to make effective decisions quickly and manage resources appropriately This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. Through this Level 6- Advanced qualification you will learn: Global sanctions architecture - Sanctions in context How sanctions regimes are implemented Evolving scope of sanctions - A changing tool Sector-based sanctions Identifying higher risk jurisdictions and activities Transparency, control, and ownership Licensing and permissible payments Management of global exposure to unilateral and regional sanctions Developing the control framework Sanctions screening Incident management and holding of sanctioned funds Sanctions lifting and roll back

ICA International Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention This advanced level qualification will better equip you to meet the many challenges associated with identifying, understanding, and mitigating financial crime risks including fraud, cybercrime, corruption, money laundering and terrorist financing. It will deepen your understanding and enhance your professional credibility. Benefits of studying with ICA: Flexible learning solutions that are suited to you Our learner-centric approach means that you will gain relevant practical and academic skills and knowledge that can be used in your current role Improve your career options by undertaking a globally recognised qualification that hiring managers look for as part of their hiring criteria Many students have stated that they have received a promotion and/or pay rise as a direct result of gaining their qualification The qualifications ensure that you are enabled to develop strategies to help manage and prevent risk within your firm, thus making you an invaluable asset within the current climate. This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. how will you learn 9-month course assessed by 3 written assignments (3,000 - 3,500 words) A mixture of guided online study and participation in live sessions:2 x virtual classrooms1 x immersive learning scenario (putting you at the centre of a story)3 x tutorials (a chance to discuss elements of the course in more depth)3 x assessment preparation sessions Videos covering the latest industry developments and case studies Access to the ICA members' portal containing additional reading and resources Proactive support throughout the course to help you stay on track Completion of the ICA Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention training course will produce the following outcomes: Professional qualification: ICA Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention-participants will be able to use the designation 'Dip (Fin.Crime).' Eligibility to apply for Professional membership of the ICA Detailed knowledge on the nature of financial crime Practical understanding of best practice and how to prevent financial crime This course is awarded in association with Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester. This ICA Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention provides Participants with in-depth knowledge and skills in the following areas: Understanding and managing financial crime Practical application of the International Standards The prevention and detection of specific financial crime risks Data and information security Bribery and corruption Electronic crime Investigation, prosecution and recovery.