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If you enjoy the blend of history, human behaviour, and the odd skirmish, this bundle delivers just the right mix. With topics like English and Welsh history, anthropology, stress management, and a grounding in Microsoft Word, you’ll find it surprisingly relevant to both academic and administrative paths. It’s not just battles and dates—this bundle offers insight into the psychological and cultural effects of conflict, how to manage stress through the ages (and emails), and why the little things in Word formatting still matter. History isn’t dull—it’s just often badly explained. This isn’t one of those times. 🟪 Learning Outcomes: Understand the impact of conflict on English and Welsh culture. Explore anthropological factors in historical and modern warfare. Analyse historical change from social and military perspectives. Manage tasks efficiently using Microsoft Word functions. Recognise personal stress signs and manage them effectively. Engage critically with cultural and historical development trends. 🟪 Who Is This Course For: History enthusiasts with an eye for conflict and society. Students of humanities interested in structured perspectives. Admins working in education or academic research sectors. Writers exploring military or historical narratives. Professionals needing cultural or contextual understanding. Volunteers in heritage or museum environments. Individuals interested in conflict and psychological history. People curious about stress—then and now. 🟪 Career Path (UK Average Salaries): Historical Research Assistant – £27,000/year Academic Support Staff – £26,000/year Archival Administrator – £25,000/year Military History Writer – £30,000/year Museum Information Officer – £28,000/year Humanities Outreach Coordinator – £29,000/year

Insurance and accuracy go hand in hand—and this bundle doesn’t miss a beat. With topics including payroll, forensic accounting, report writing, data analysis and accounting, this course is structured to help learners handle numbers and write about them with precision (and without snore-inducing reports). Each subject is tailored to add another layer to your understanding of financial processes that matter to insurers, regulators, and auditors alike. The goal? To make compliance feel less like a chore and more like a skill you’ve got under control—with data you can trust and reporting you can defend. Learning Outcomes: Learn to manage payroll processes with professional accuracy. Understand forensic accounting and its detailed applications. Develop financial reporting and structured writing techniques. Use data to support business and insurance analysis. Recognise errors and inconsistencies in financial records. Strengthen accounting knowledge for business insurance sectors. Who is this Course For: Professionals working in insurance or finance administration. Beginners wanting to understand insurance and data basics. Individuals managing payroll or report documentation. Bookkeepers exploring wider insurance-related skills. Students aiming for finance or insurance-related careers. Analysts needing structured reporting knowledge. Office workers supporting compliance departments. Anyone keen to write financial reports without guesswork. Career Path: Insurance Claims Officer – Average Salary: £32,000 Report Writer (Finance) – Average Salary: £34,000 Payroll Officer – Average Salary: £28,000 Accounting Clerk – Average Salary: £25,000 Forensic Accounting Assistant – Average Salary: £39,000 Data & Reporting Analyst – Average Salary: £41,000

LOOKING FOR: YA/NA FANTASY, SFF, HORROR, ADULT FICTION John Baker (he/him) joined the Bell Lomax Moreton agency in 2019, cultivating a list shaped around his passion for science fiction, fantasy, and horror, though has lately also branched out into action/adventure fiction. John focuses on authors writing in the Adult, New Adult, and YA spaces. John leads the wider agency's film & TV desk, is the Secretary of the Association of Author’s Agents, and the co-chair of the AAA’s Bridge Committee. He also serves on the Kingston University MA Publishing Advisory Board. Under the umbrella of speculative fiction, John is looking for fantasy, science fiction, horror, romantasy, or literary speculative fiction. He has built a reputation as a champion of underrepresented voices and stories, be it from creators hailing from the global majority and their diasporas or neurodiverse authors, and naturally gravitates towards this kind of storytelling. In short, if he’s never read a story like yours before, he wants to see it. Adult fantasy: John loves beefy epic fantasy, especially non-Anglo Christian-inspired. Give him an immersive world, a fresh magical or mythic system, and an exciting cast of characters and he’ll be happy. He is a broad church in the genre so loves a political fantasy, swords and sorcery, courtly intrigue, monster hunting and dastardly villains. John is keen to find an urban fantasy that feels fresh and fun and he’s a sucker for a heroic quest narrative. He’s also very open to fantasy that isn’t easily categorised, but it is playing in that world. John is keenly hunting for more historical fantasy, especially inspired by modern history. He’s had fun with mythological retellings in the past, but as ever, let’s make sure it’s shining the spotlight on new stories. He would also love fantasy that centres on types of relationships less celebrated in fantasy, such as established and secure married couples, or siblings. NA/YA fantasy: In this genre, most importantly, John wants to have a good time, whether it’s swoon-worthy kisses in lush ball gowns, or gruesome gore and monsters, so send him pacy, plot-filled adventures. He’d love more books that teenage boys would love: Skullduggery Pleasant forever! Romantasy: The thriving new romantasy genre comes with its own set of challenges, so John wants to know what makes your romantasy different; what will set it out from the (very crowded!) market. Give it completely barmy stakes, cool and unique new settings, or a love story that will make your jaw drop. To be clear, he’s happily sorted for a human person meets a fae creature in the spooky woods. Also, cosmic romance is the genre of the future. Give him romantasy in space. Easy. Horror: John and horror are old friends. He loves horror inspired by myth and folklore, subversive weird horror that leaves your eyebrows in your hairline, historical horror that pulls from ghastly true stories, and anything that you’ll be reading with the light on. He also loves a gothic element and is particularly looking for horror with a strong romantic throughline, fun YA horror, and female & NB horror authors. Science fiction: SF is coming back! And John has been shouting about that. He loves to see an adventurous found-family romp through space or an epic, crunchy space opera. Speculative near-future is fun too, in the vein of Black Mirror’s more uplifting episodes, (e.g. San Junipero). He loves YA science fiction as well; the more creative the better. Literary: John is open to finding more rich magical realism or something character-led yet supernatural and would love a high-concept mystery, in the vein of Stuart Turton. He also loves spec fic that uses the speculative lightly as a way of confronting a deeper truth in society today. Weird stuff: John wants books that will blow people’s minds and defy categorisation. This is hard to describe, but think Gideon The Ninth, The Library At Mount Char, This Is How You Lose The Time War. John loves a pitch that leaves the editors baffled but intrigued. Action/Adventure, Historical Adventure, Espionage: John is branching out into non-speculative adventures, such as John Le Carré, Lee Child, Ian Flemming, and Mick Herron. More as his taste develops, but the hunt is on! Not looking for: military sci-fi or hard SF, or anything with biblical “character wakes up in purgatory/heaven/hell” narratives. The right comedic fantasy has yet to hit his inbox, but please don’t comp Douglas Adams or Sir Terry. John would like you to submit a covering letter, 1-2 page synopsis and the first two chapters of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, John 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 16th September 2025

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Diana joined the prestigious DHH Literary Agency in June 2024. She started agenting with Rupert Heath Literary Agency in 2011 before moving to UTA and Marjacq in 2017. Before that she was senior commissioning editor at Transworld. Diana was chosen as one of The Bookseller’s Rising Stars of 2012, was a nominee for RNA Agent of the Year 2019, and was shortlisted for Literary Agent of the Year 2022 at the British Book Awards. Her list includes a wide range of bestselling and prize-winning authors in the UK and internationally. Diana represents adult fiction and non-fiction. For fiction, she is looking for upmarket women's commercial, with depth and heart, including reading group, historical, saga, uplit and contemporary stories that are irreverent and make her laugh; accessible literary fiction, high-concept crime fiction and thrillers. She has a thing for spy novels and would love to find a great vampire story.  On the non-fiction side: memoir, smart, funny feminists, lifestyle, cookery and social justice, and open to anything with a strong, original voice. She also encourages submissions from writers who have been traditionally under-represented. Diana would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first three chapters (a maximum of 5,000 words) of your manuscript in a single word document.  (In addition to the paid sessions, Diana 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: Wednesday 17th September 2025

The How to Become a Paralegal in the UK Mini Bundle is your straight-talking guide to understanding legal support work in British business and law offices. Covering GDPR, Business Law, Compliance, Report Writing, and Paralegal principles, this bundle focuses on accuracy, clarity, and the skills that help you support legal processes without memorising an entire law library. Whether you're preparing for a role in legal admin or you're just tired of guessing what counts as "data processing," this course gives you the tools to write reports, work within boundaries, and follow legal procedure like a person who reads the terms and conditions (and understands them, too). Learning Outcomes: Understand core responsibilities and duties of a UK paralegal. Identify GDPR rules and how they affect business activities. Explore UK business law in workplace-related contexts. Follow legal compliance structures in company documentation. Learn to write structured and accurate professional reports. Apply legal awareness in report writing and administrative tasks. Who Is This Course For: People considering a career as a legal assistant or paralegal. Jobseekers aiming for entry roles in business law support. Office staff handling sensitive reports and legal data. Admin workers wanting better understanding of GDPR frameworks. Graduates looking to build skills for the legal sector. Clerical staff supporting company policy and contract writing. Career changers exploring legal administration without the drama. Curious learners who enjoy order, rules, and writing clearly. Career Path: Paralegal – £30,000/year GDPR Officer (Legal Focus) – £34,000/year Legal Admin Assistant – £28,000/year Report Writer (Legal/HR) – £27,000/year Legal Compliance Clerk – £32,000/year Business Law Support Assistant – £29,000/year

Overview of Diploma in Effective Writing Skills Words are powerful. They can help you share ideas, give information, and inspire others. But to do this well, you need to write clearly and with care. The Diploma in Effective Writing Skills is designed to help you improve your writing and stand out in today’s busy world. Studies in the UK show that good writing is one of the top five skills employers look for. 82% of businesses say poor writing hurts their work and client relationships. In Britain’s growing knowledge economy, about 30% of jobs need strong writing skills. The Diploma in Effective Writing Skills can help you build a strong advantage in your career. This course takes you through a clear and simple journey. You will start by learning the basic rules of good writing. As you move forward, you will learn special writing techniques for different needs. The Diploma in Effective Writing Skills will also help you find your own style and voice. Every module is designed to give you real skills you can use right away in your work or studies. Whether you need to write business emails, reports, or content that gets noticed, the Diploma in Effective Writing Skills will help you. Build strong writing skills today with the Diploma in Effective Writing Skills and make your communication stronger and more successful. This Diploma in Effective Writing Skills Course will help you to learn: Understand the key elements that make written communication strong. Apply important grammar and style rules correctly. Master each stage of the writing process from start to finish. Adjust your writing style to fit different audiences. Use editing and proofreading techniques to improve your writing. Learn advanced methods to make your writing more impactful. Who is this course for? Professionals who need to improve their writing for work, like emails, reports, and business documents that need to be clear and to the point. Content creators who want to improve their writing style, structure, and effect in different formats. Administrative staff who write important correspondence and want to represent their organization through polished writing. University graduates looking to improve their writing skills to stand out in competitive job markets. Non-native English speakers who already have some English skills but want to raise their writing to a professional level. Process of Evaluation After studying the Diploma in Effective Writing Skills Course, your skills and knowledge will be tested with an MCQ exam or assignment. You have to get a score of 60% to pass the test and get your certificate. Certificate of Achievement Certificate of Completion - Digital / PDF Certificate After completing the Diploma in Effective Writing Skills Course, you can order your CPD Accredited Digital / PDF Certificate for £5.99. (Each) Certificate of Completion - Hard copy Certificate You can get the CPD Accredited Hard Copy Certificate for £12.99. (Each) Shipping Charges: Inside the UK: £3.99 International: £10.99 Requirements You don't need any educational qualification or experience to enrol in the Diploma in Effective Writing Skills course. Career Path Completing this Diploma in Effective Writing Skills course can lead to roles such as: Content Writer – £25K to £40K/year Communications Officer – £26K to £45K/year Technical Writer – £30K to £48K/year Copy Editor – £23K to £38K/year Editorial Assistant – £22K to £30K/year Course Curriculum Module 01: Introduction To Effective Writing Introduction To Effective Writing 00:09:00 Module 02: Essentials Of Effective Writing Essentials Of Effective Writing 00:18:00 Module 03: Writing Process Writing Process 00:18:00 Module 04: Writing For Different Purposes Writing For Different Purposes 00:17:00 Module 05: Editing And Proofreading Editing And Proofreading 00:11:00 Module 06: Advanced Writing Techniques Advanced Writing Techniques 00:13:00

Efficient ways to create professional-looking diagrams, images and screenshots Cherryleaf’s elearning course on creating screenshots and images for user guides gives you the foundations for creating professional images in an efficient way. The course includes exercises and model answers for the delegates to complete and review. Why attend this course? Creating screenshots, diagrams and images is something that every technical communicator needs to do, but very few have had any formal training in how to do it. Sometimes, the result is that the user guides and online Help contain images that are unclear, inconsistent, and frankly, unprofessional. They can make the product look like it's poor quality. Creating them can also tie up the Technical Writer's time, especially if they need to be changed frequently. Who is this course for? Anyone developing user guides and online Help who wants: A foundational understanding of how to use diagrams, screenshots and images, in an effective and efficient way. To see practical, real-world examples. It’s ideal for you if you’re: Creating screenshots, diagrams or images, but you’ve never had any proper training in how to do this well. Looking for more efficient ways to create or change screenshots, diagrams or images for end user or developer documentation. We’ll take you from first principles, so all you need is a basic understanding of what is a user guide. What you'll learn Cherryleaf's e-learning course on creating screenshots and images for user guides gives you the foundations for creating professional images in an efficient way. The goal of the course is to enable you to use diagrams, images and screenshots to communicate to your audience, with a focus on simplicity and ease of understanding. This is accomplished through a mix of design theory, best practices, software, and practical application. Please note, we don’t focus on highly detailed technical illustrations or 3D drawings that you might find in the aerospace or automotive industries. Also, the course does not cover Augmented Reality or Virtual Reality. You'll go through the key stages in developing screenshots, diagrams, and other images:in developing images. You’ll learn to understand the context, choose an effective visual display method, focus the user's attention, apply design best practices, and use the appropriate software tools to communicate your message. Introduction Understand the context Choose an appropriate visual display methodScreenshotsSimplified User InterfaceDiagramsAspect ratioIconsImage mapsWordless guides Focus attention where you want itGestalt theoryWhite space Think like a designerLayoutColourAccessibilityStyle guides SoftwareSoftware toolsSVGAutomating tasksStock imagesPresentation applications Animations Summary The course contains 22 exercises (and suggested answers) for you to practice your skills. Delivery format The course comprises eight modules in total, which you can complete at your own pace. The course will take delegates approximately 1 day to complete. You will have access to the modules from the moment you subscribe. You can download the course handouts. The courses are hosted and sold by via the Teachable platform. From a VAT perspective, they are the “Merchant of Record”, and receipts contain their VAT number. You have the option of taking the course on an iPhone or iPad, using the MyTeachable app in the Apple App Store. Prerequisites We'll take you from first principles, so all you need is a basic understanding of what is a user guide. You'll need access to PowerPoint, or a similar application, in order to complete some of the exercises. And it will help if you have a copy of Snagit. Our expertise As well as teaching technical communication, we also create end-user documentation, Help and UI text for clients. This means every course is based on practical experience of technical communication in today’s environment. Your Instructor Cherryleaf Cherryleaf is a technical writing services company formed in 2002 by people with a passion for technical communication and learning development. Cherryleaf is recognised as a leader within the technical communication profession. Our staff have written articles for the Society for Technical Communication's (STC) Intercom magazine, the Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicator's Communicator journal and tekom's TCWorld magazine. They've also written books on technical communication. We've presented webinars for Adobe, Madcap Software or the STC, and we've spoken at various conferences around the world. Today, organisations throughout Europe use Cherryleaf’s services so they can provide clear information that enables users and staff to complete tasks productively. Course Curriculum First Section Introduction (2:37) Understand the context (14:22) Choose an appropriate visual display method (55:15) Focus attention where you want it (10:39) Think like a designer (32:18) Software (70:12) Animations (21:09) Summary (1:59) Answers  Frequently Asked Questions When does the course start and finish? The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.How long do I have access to the course?How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.What if I am unhappy with the course?We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION Marilia Savvides founded The Plot Agency in 2024. She began her career in publishing at Peters Fraser and Dunlop, where she spent eight years, first as International Rights Agent, and later as Literary Agent, building her own list of authors. In 2019, she joined 42MP, where she worked as Literary Agent for four years, helping to launch and set up the Book Division. She is particularly interested in fiction that is beautifully written and cleverly constructed, but still accessible to a wide readership. She is often drawn to darker tales that weave together excellent characters and an impossible-to-put-down story, from immersive book club novels with a splash of suspense, crime and thrillers, accessible horror, and speculative, genre-bending or dystopian stories. She also adores smart, witty contemporary rom-com in the style of Emily Henry. In the thriller, crime and mystery space she is interested in most areas, except military thrillers and organised crime/ mafia / mob stories. Big hooks and clever set ups are a big bonus! She adores Karin Slaughter (especially her standalone novels) and Gillian Flynn. In the book club / reading group space, she’s particularly drawn to fiction in the vein of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and Celeste Ng, and absolutely fell in love with Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll, both for the incredible voice, and the exquisite use of structure and time. Complicated family dynamics, empathetic and smart approaches to controversial issues, stand out protagonists (like Elizabeth Zott in Lessons in Chemistry or Bernadette in Where D’You Go Bernadette), long buried secrets, complicity, the road to justice, and impossible decisions, are all themes she finds herself drawn to. In the horror space, she’s a sucker for amazing female-centric stories in the vein of Yellowjackets, and the kind of contemporary, accessible horror that Stephen King always nails. She wants to get lost in a world that feels within reach of ours. In the speculative and dystopian spaces, she’s interested in genius ideas that set up big questions or reflect the most broken (and sometimes hidden) parts of society. She loves Octavia Butler, Margaret Atwood, George Orwell, and also adored The Leftovers, Station Eleven, Wanderers, and The Power. The what-ifs of life and fiction fascinate her. In the grounded sci-fi space, she’d love to find a smart, immersive, and accessible story like The Martian. She doesn’t represent fantasy or romantasy. In regards to sci-fi, unless it’s very grounded and has crossover potential to a mainstream audience, it’s not for her. In the romance space, she’s particularly drawn to smart, complex and witty characters, where the chemistry is jumping off the page. She loves contemporary settings and all the tropes, though the voice and characters must come first to make the reading experience fully immersive. She wants to be cackling, and rooting for the characters with all her heart. She is very hands-on editorially, and loves working with her authors to shape their manuscripts, and brainstorm ideas. The best part of the job is discovering debut authors, and helping them find a home for their books. Marilia would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single Word document.  (In addition to the paid sessions, Marilia 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 16th September 2025

LOOKING FOR:  MIDDLE GRADE, YOUNG ADULT & ADULT FICTION AS WELL AS NON-FICTION FOR ALL AGES Prior to joining DKW in 2023, Camille worked at David Higham Associates as Agent’s Assistant to Jane Gregory and in the Children’s Translation Rights team. She has also worked in editorial for an academic publisher, in rights and marketing for an audiobook publisher and as an intern at Felicity Bryan Literary Agency. Camille loves engaging with narratives on a structural level in order to draw out their best qualities. Camille has an MSc in Publishing from Edinburgh Napier University and an MA in English Literature from the University of Edinburgh. She was Secretary of the Association of Authors’ Agents, as well as Co-Chair for the AAA’s Bridge Committee for early career agents and assistants, from late 2021 to early 2024. She also previously volunteered at the Story Museum in Oxford. Camille is looking to grow her list with a particular focus on middle grade, young adult and adult/crossover fiction, as well as non-fiction for all ages. Books that she has loved and that speak to her taste include Lockwood and Co by Jonathan Stroud (MG), I’ll Give You The Sun by Jandy Nelson (YA), Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (crossover) and Every Summer After by Carley Fortune (adult). For more information, please visit Camille's page on the Diamond Kahn Woods Literary Agency website. Camille would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 - 2 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single Word document.  (In addition to the paid sessions, Camille 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: Wednesday 17th September 2025