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LOOKING FOR: PICTURE BOOKS, YOUNG FICTION, CHAPTER BOOKS, MG, YA Penny Holroyde has worked in children's publishing for almost 30 years from foreign rights at Walker Books to Rights Director at Candlewick Press in the USA, before becoming an agent specialising in children's books with the Caroline Sheldon Literary Agency. In 2015 Penny co-founded Holroyde Cartey with Claire Cartey, former art director in children's books at Hachette. The agency focuses exclusively on authors and illustrators for the children's book market. Penny has a particular love for picture books but is looking for authors and illustrators working across fiction and non-fiction for all children's ages from pre-school to crossover. She's always looking for humour in picture books and chapter books and heart with some messaging in MG. In YA she's looking for strong character with contemporary settings. She'd also be interested in seeing some horror in YA. Penny is offering 121 sessions for young fiction, middle grade, YA and picture book writers. For chapter books, MG and YA fiction, please submit a covering letter, synopsis and the first three chapters of your manuscript in a single word document. For picture books, please submit a covering letter and two texts formatted in 12 point font in continuous stanzas (and with illustration notes if you wish to include them). Please send EITHER picture books OR another genre, not both in one submission. (In addition to the paid sessions, Penny 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 18th February 2025

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: Monday 17th January 2025

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NEW ADULT Rebeka Finch is a Junior Agent at the Darley Anderson Literary Agency. Alongside assisting Darley on his list of authors, Rebeka is building her own list of romance and romantasy authors, specifically for the BookTok hungry new adult/20+ markets. She is on the hunt for messy, cheesy, heartbreaking, relatable, characters and stories with romance at the very heart of the narrative. For those writing romantasy, Rebeka is looking for books that strike the perfect balance of romance, pace, action and world-building, with series potential. Importantly, she looks for strong, diverse, brave and relatable characters in these settings. People that feel like both a friend, a champion and an ally. Rebeka 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, Rebeka 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 20th February 2025

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

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Bid Writing: Bid Writing Training Would you be interested in working as a bid writer? We have created the best Bid Writing: Bid Writing course for you, so you can brush up on the basics and start along the path to becoming an expert. This Bid Writing: Bid Writing course ensures a thorough comprehension of the subject by providing a thorough overview. The Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course will teach you how to organise, formulate, and organise your bids. Additionally, the proposal process, client comprehension, and presentation are taught in the Bid Writing: Bid Writing course. It is also beneficial to learn about cost, quality, pricing, and sales through the Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course. Join our Bid Writing: Bid Writing course to further your career and gain a thorough grasp of bid writing: bid writing. Main Course: Bid Writing Course Free Courses included with Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course Course 01: Business Writing Course Special Offers of this Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course: This Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course includes a FREE PDF Certificate. Lifetime access to this Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course Instant access to this Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course 24/7 Support Available to this Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course [ Note: Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course] Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course Online This Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course consists of 12 modules. Course Curriculum of Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course Module 01: Bid Writing Module 02: Planning and Developing the Bid Module 03: Structured Approach to Writing Bids Module 04: Understanding the Proposal Module 05: Proposal Process of Bid Writing Module 06: Focusing on Clients and Customers Module 07: Finding Unique Selling Points Module 08: Estimation Method of Bid Writing Module 09: Costing and Pricing of Bid Writing Module 10: Quality Control (Editing) Module 11: Client Presentation Module 12: Templates for Proposal Building Assessment Method of Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course After completing Bid Writing: Bid Writing 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 Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course After completing the Bid Writing: Bid Writing 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? Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course Online Anyone who is interested in Bid Writing: Bid Writing should take the bid writing course. Requirements Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course Online To enrol in this Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course, students must fulfil the following requirements: Good Command over English language is mandatory to enrol in our Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course. Be energetic and self-motivated to complete our Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course. Basic computer Skill is required to complete our Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course. If you want to enrol in our Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course, you must be at least 15 years old. Career path Bid Writing: Bid Writing After completing the Bid Writing: Bid Writing course, you may be able to pursue interesting job options in a variety of bid writing-related sectors.

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

Tableau is an intuitive and simple tool to learn. This Tableau training course is a jumpstart to getting report writers and analysts who are self-taught or have no previous knowledge to being productive. It covers everything from connecting to data, through to creating interactive dashboards with a range of visualisations in three days. Having a quick turnaround from starting to use Tableau, to getting real, actionable insights means that you get a swift return on your investment. At the end of this course, you will be able to communicate insights more effectively, enabling your organisation to make better decisions, quickly. This accelerated approach is key to getting engagement from within your organisation so everyone can immediately see and feel the impact of the data and insights you create. Our Tableau Desktop Fast Track course combines all of our Foundation (Fundamentals) and Analyst (Intermediate) content into a 3 day live online course with added access to online bonus content of 3 additional modules. Gathering Requirements, Bring Your Own Data and Engaging Users. What do you get? This course is delivered live virtually and has all material provided through our online portal, together with email support and live coaching sessions. The full program includes all of the following elements: 3 days of live and interactive instructor-led sessions delivered by an expert Tableau Trainer 6 weeks access to our live coaching program delivered by expert Tableau coaches 50+ practical exercises to practice what you learn 12 months access to video’s that walk you through the theory and exercise solutions Practical advice, tools and resources for using Tableau in the real world The three additional online modules provide:Clarity on the approach to gathering dashboard requirements in a way that can be translated into dashboard designs.An agile and iterative development process that delivers products that meet user needs more quickly and effectively.An understanding of how end users will interact with dashboards to ensure that designers deliver actionable results. THE SYLLABUS PHASE 1: DESIGN MODULE 1: UNDERSTAND TABLEAU What is possible How does Tableau deal with data Know your way around Review of Type Conversions How do we format charts Dashboard basics – My first Dashboard MODULE 2: TRANSFORM DATA Connecting to and setting up data in Tableau Modifying data attributes How Do I Structure my Data – Groups & Hierarchies, Visual Groups How Tableau Deals with Dates – Using Discrete and Continuous Dates, Custom Dates How do I create calculated fields and why? – Creating Calculated Fields, Types of calculated fields, Row Level v Aggregations, Aggregating dimensions in calculations, Changing the Level of Detail (LOD) of calculations – What, Why, How MODULE 3: GATHER REQUIREMENTS(ONLINE CONTENT ONLY) Brainstorm and assess possible priorities Pitfalls to avoid Gather requirements PHASE 2: DEVELOP MODULE 4: CREATE CHARTS Charts that Compare Multiple Measures – Measure Names and Measure Values, Shared Axis Charts, Dual Axis Charts, Scatter Plots Showing progress over time Creating Tables – Creating Tables, Highlight Tables, Heat Maps Showing Relational & Proportional Data – Pie Charts, Donut Charts, Tree Maps Making things dynamic with parameters MODULE 5: COMBINE DATA Relationships Joining Tables – Join Types, Joining tables within the same database, cross database joins, join calculations Blending – How to create a blend with common fields, Custom defined Field relationships and mismatched element names, Calculated fields in blended data sources Unions – Manual Unions and mismatched columns, Wildcard unions Data Extracts – Creating & Editing Data extracts MODULE 6: ANALYSE INFORMATION Table Calculations Sets, Reference Lines, Trends and Forecasting Answering spatial questions – Mapping, Creating a choropleth (filled) map, Using your own images for spatial analysis, Mapping with spatial files Advanced charts Bar in Bar charts Bullet graphs Creating Bins and Histograms Creating a Box & Whisker plot Viz in Tooltips PHASE 3: DESIGN MODULE 7: BUILD DASHBOARDS Using the Dashboard Interface Device layouts Dashboard Actions – Set actions, Parameter actions Viz in Tooltips for Dashboards Dashboard containers – Horizontal & Vertical containers, Hidden containers Navigate between dashboards Telling data driven stories MODULE 8: BRING YOUR OWN DATA Design Best Practices & Resources Wireframe templates Questions Process Start building and testing MODULE 9: EMPOWER STAKEHOLDERS What is Tableau Server Publishing & permissions How can your users engage with content The Tableau ecosystem Review your progress Your next steps HOW MUCH OF YOUR TIME WILL THIS TAKE? Delegates are also provided 6 weeks access to our Tableau Coaching. We run Live Q&A sessions from 4pm-5pm on a Monday (Connecting to Data and Calculated Fields), 2pm-3pm Friday (Creating Charts) & 4pm-5pm Friday (Dashboard Design). The coaching helps delegates to transition from the theory of using Tableau to its practical use. We’d be expecting them to apply the exercises you’ll be doing during the course, onto your own data after the course. In our experience, this is the best way to increase both understanding and long term memory retention. The live coaching also acts as a troubleshooting platform for any practical issues that delegates need to overcome in the real world. Delegates also have 12 months access to all of the training material covered in the course in the form of an online portal (this includes theory videos, exercise solution videos, exercise materials and even quizzes). We have a growing LinkedIn community that delegates are encouraged to join and participate in. 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We help teams using Tableau to transform in the following ways : From a disjointed understanding of Tableau – To being familiar with Tableau terminology and capability From ad-hoc data uploads and error prone calculations – To reusable data connections and robust metrics From disjointed stakeholder questions – To clear and concise requirements that lead to decision making From being unsure how difficult Tableau will be to learn – To being able to develop standard charts and tables in Tableau with dynamic reporting capabilities From manually combining data for each analytical task – To dynamically combining data from multiple tables for analysis From being unsure how to answer analytical questions and what options there are – To being equipped with multiple actionable, dynamic, analytical use cases From not knowing Why, When and How to create Dashboards or Story’s – To being able to combine analysis to answer complex questions and tell data driven stories From using demo data theory – To Delivering value [Answering questions] on their own data From spending lots of time answering colleagues ad-hoc (data) questions – To empowering stakeholders in answering ad-hoc queries and reducing the time to analyse and steer the business

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Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course Do you want to work in bid writing as a career? We have created the perfect bid writing course for you to help you review the essentials of the craft and start down the path to becoming an expert. With its thorough review, this bid writing course guarantees a thorough comprehension of the subject. You will learn how to organise, organise, and create the bids through the Bid Writing Course. The proposal process, customer comprehension, and presentation are more lessons covered in the bid writing course. Learning about cost, quality, pricing, and sales is also beneficial by taking the bid writing course. Becoming a proficient bid writer by enrolling in our bid writing course will help you advance your profession. Learning Outcome of Bid Writing Course After completing this bid writing course, learners will know about: Bid writing, its planning and developing. The bid writing course teaches how to structure the bid writing. You can understand the proposal and process through the bid writing course. Our bid writing course also focuses on clients and customers. This bid writing course teaches how to find unique selling points. Estimation method, costing, pricing and quality control are part of this bid writing course. Client presentation is also involved in the bid writing course. Through this bid writing course, you can understand templates for proposal building. Special Offers of this Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course This Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course includes a FREE PDF Certificate. Lifetime access to this Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course Instant access to this Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course Get FREE Tutor Support to this Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course Are you looking to pursue a career in bid writing? Our comprehensive Bid Writing: Bid Writing course is designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to excel in this field. Through our Bid Writing: Bid Writing course, you'll gain a deep understanding of how to structure, organize, and craft compelling bids. This Bid Writing: Bid Writing course covers everything from mastering the proposal process to understanding client needs and delivering impactful presentations. Plus, you'll enhance your knowledge of cost, quality, pricing, and sales, making this Bid Writing: Bid Writing course your key to success in the industry. Who is this course for? Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course For anyone interested in bid writing, the bid writing course is excellent for them. Requirements Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course To enrol in this Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course, students must fulfil the following requirements. To join in our Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course, you must have a strong command of the English language. To successfully complete our Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course, you must be vivacious and self driven. To complete our Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course, you must have a basic understanding of computers. A minimum age limit of 15 is required to enrol in this Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course. Career path Bid Writing: Bid Writing Course Successful completion of the bid writing course can lead to a variety of exciting employment prospects in bid writing-related industries.