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<h2>Get the Most from Agile and Scrum When Working on Projects!</h2>
<p>Most of what is written about Scrum and Agile focusses on a context where an existing product is evolving. But what about developing new products from scratch? ...and what about difficult situations where there are many 'moving parts' that need to be synchronized?There are times when the basics of agile, and particularly Scrum, are not enough on their own to ensure the successful delivery of a complicated piece of work such as when dealing with a project.By combining PRINCE2® with agile, you can get all of the benefits of agile and Scrum, whilst at the same time harnessing the control and governance of one of the world's most well-known project management frameworks.Why not take a look at this presentation? You may be surprised by the result!</p>
<p>This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs.</p>
<p>Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies.</p>
<p>Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.</p>

IIL Europe Ltd

Get the Most from Agile and Scrum When Working on Projects!

General Admission

<h2>You Design Think More Than You Know</h2>
<p>Today's world is very volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous. What used to work, seems to work less efficient or effective. The pandemic shows us that the consequences in daily life can be huge. For some of us, this means confusion and struggle to find solutions to problems. Others reflect on what is happening and reframe this VUCA world as an opportunity for creating new products, services of systems.</p>
<p>Start to think as a designer.</p>
<p>Designing solutions serves users and customers. Real human beings with names, moods, needs and problems. We sometimes forget, because while creating solutions we fall in love with them. Our attention focuses on the solution. Design thinking has made empathizing with the customer one of the main anchor points. You always remember for whom you are designing and creating.</p>
<p>How many ideas would you need to find the one that fits the problem of your user? Ten, a hundred or maybe more? The answer is, more than you think now. Start with questioning the problem. Play and collect different perspectives on the problem. Every single perspective leads to different ideas. In this way you easily reach a great number of solutions.</p>
<p>We will share a few relevant, creative exercises so you can challenge your own dominant reaction to solving problems. Having this personal experience will help you to adopt a design thinking mindset to help your clients.</p><h3>What You Will Learn:</h3><ul><li>Introduction to Design Thinking</li><li>Two Exercises to change your perspectives on problems and solutions</li><li>Reflection on one's own thinking system</li><li>How to reframe constraints as valuable opportunities to find creative solutions</li></ul>

You Design Think More Than You Know

<h2>When is Your Agile Transformation Done?</h2>
<p>After over a decade of agile transformations. many organizations have several years of agile experience of agile are naturally looking for signs that the change is complete. Attention turns to the level of skill or maturity an organization needs in order to declare the transformation a success. As a result. models of agile maturity have emerged that promise to somehow measure how agile you are.The good news is that agile. by definition. should be iteratively delivering value from the moment a transformation starts. Looking back. your ability to deliver has already changed immeasurably. You are already faster. more focused. and delivering a product with higher quality. The bad news is that you have only just started your journey. Change itself has changed. as Gary Hamel said. What looks mature today will be 'bare essentials' tomorrow.Using the concept of Wardley Maps. we will talk about what agile maturity looks like today. and where agile maturity will go in the future. We will learn how iterative value delivery is the price to pay to move along the experience curve. The more frequently you deliver value. the faster you move along the experience curve. By introducing a model of increasing agility. you will be able to map out the path of your transformation. filling in any gaps that you may have and beginning to understand what direction your transformation may take you in the future.</p><h3>What you will Learn</h3>
<p>Key Takeaways:</p>
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<li>Differentiate between maturity models and development models. and apply the right model in the right situation</li>
<li>Learn how to apply Wardley Mapping to your agile transformation strategy</li>
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When is Your Agile Transformation Done?

<h2>Maximize your ROI with Value Stream Mapping</h2>
<p>How can we provide greater value to our customers while eliminating delays, improving quality and reducing cost?</p>
<p>Customers seek to pay for products and services that meet their needs and using Value Stream Mapping, a company can identify which activities deliver true value to the customer, and continuously optimize these activities.</p>
<p>Embracing Value Stream Mapping brings value to the forefront of every decision a team makes, and well-defined value streams keep the entire team focused on the ROI throughout the delivery lifecycle.</p>
<p>Do you know what is the value-added time of your processes? Understanding your processes efficiency can help you increase ROI and accelerate time to market.</p>
<p>In this session, we will look at best practices, examples and tools to implement and profit from Value Stream Mapping.</p>
<p>This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs.</p>
<p>Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies.</p>
<p>Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.</p><p>Takeaways:</p>
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<li>Explore the difference between pursuing agile and leveraging agility for business problem solving</li>
<li>Leverage lean-agile thinking and practices to deliver tangible, sustainable value in 90 days</li>
<li>Expand organizational fluency for problem-solving so that we can more effectively address current as well as emerging challenges</li>
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Maximize your ROI with Value Stream Mapping

<p>Imagine creating an intelligent chatbot that can understand and respond to user inputs, provide recommendations, and automate mundane tasks. This is just one of the many things you can do with ChatGPT.</p> <p><strong>Learning outcomes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop a strong understanding of ChatGPT's basic and advanced features</li><li>Learn how to build and scale your business using ChatGPT</li><li>Explore the power of ChatGPT in various industries, such as education, graphic design, and Excel</li><li>Discover the best tools and extensions to use with ChatGPT</li></ul><p>ChatGPT Masterclass: A Complete ChatGPT Zero to Hero is an online course that covers all aspects of ChatGPT, from the basics to the advanced features. The course is divided into nine sections, each focused on a specific area of ChatGPT. You'll learn how to use ChatGPT to develop chatbots, automate tasks, and generate incredible graphic art with Dall-E 2. You'll also discover the best tools and extensions to use with ChatGPT to enhance its capabilities.</p> <p><strong>Certification</strong></p> <p>Upon completion of the course, learners can obtain a certificate as proof of their achievement. You can receive a £4.99 PDF Certificate sent via email, a £9.99 Printed Hardcopy Certificate for delivery in the UK, or a £19.99 Printed Hardcopy Certificate for international delivery. Each option depends on individual preferences and locations.</p><h2>
        
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                             <p>This course is ideal for anyone looking to develop a strong understanding of ChatGPT and leverage its power to build intelligent chatbots, automate tasks, and generate graphic art. Whether you're a student, developer, business owner, or Excel professional, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to take your ChatGPT game to the next level.</p> 
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                             <ul> <li>Chatbot developer (average salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per year)</li><li>AI developer (average salary: £50,000 - £80,000 per year)</li><li>Data scientist (average salary: £35,000 - £75,000 per year)</li><li>UX designer (average salary: £25,000 - £50,000 per year)</li><li>Chatbot marketer (average salary: £25,000 - £50,000 per year)</li><li>AI consultant (average salary: £60,000 - £120,000 per year)</li></ul> 
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NextGen Learning

Chatbot

NLP Practitioner

Learn to Build Chatbots with ChatGPT Masterclass

Academy for Health and Fitness

Business Development with Business Analysis & Investment Techniques

<p>Become a top-performing Waiter with our Tips for Success course. Perfect your customer service, master hygiene, and learn risk prevention. With our modules, you'll gain valuable insights into beverage handling, food control, and selling techniques. Sign up today and become a successful Waiter in no time!</p> <p><strong>Learning Outcomes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop exceptional customer service skills.</li><li>Master the techniques for handling equipment with ease.</li><li>Acquire knowledge of hygiene practices and standards.</li><li>Understand the principles of beverage preparation and presentation.</li><li>Learn risk prevention measures and maintain safety standards.</li><li>Acquire skills in food control and selling techniques.</li></ul><p>Our Tips for Success course is designed for those aspiring to be successful Waiters. The course comprises seven modules covering all the essential aspects of the profession. Module one introduces the customer service sequence and its importance in the industry. Module two focuses on equipment handling techniques, while module three teaches you about hygiene standards.</p> <p>In module four, you'll learn about beverage preparation and presentation, and in module five, you'll understand the risks and preventive measures for safety. Module six covers food control and selling techniques. Finally, module seven shares tips and hints for success in the Waiter profession.</p> <p><strong>Certification</strong></p> <p>Upon completion of the course, learners can obtain a certificate as proof of their achievement. You can receive a £4.99 PDF Certificate sent via email, a £9.99 Printed Hardcopy Certificate for delivery in the UK, or a £19.99 Printed Hardcopy Certificate for international delivery. Each option depends on individual preferences and locations.</p><h2>
        
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                                        10 CPD hours / points
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                             <p>This course is perfect for anyone who wishes to pursue a career in the Waiter profession or desires to enhance their current knowledge and skills. By completing the course, you'll gain the confidence and knowledge needed to excel in the field.</p> 
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                             <ul> <li>Waiter/Waitress - £13k-£25k per year</li><li>Senior Waiter/Waitress - £15k-£30k per year</li><li>Head Waiter/Waitress - £20k-£35k per year</li><li>Restaurant Manager - £20k-£50k per year</li><li>Food and Beverage Manager - £25k-£60k per year</li><li>Hotel General Manager - £35k-£100k per year</li></ul> 
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Hospitality & Catering

Restaurant Manager

Waiter Training

Restaurant Management

Wine Sommelier

Tips For Success in Waiter profession

<p>A mother struggling with her child's behaviour joins the Advanced Parenting Skills course to learn effective strategies for improving their relationship and asserting her leadership abilities.</p> <p><strong>Learning outcomes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Understand the skills required for effective parenting</li><li>Learn the tools and strategies for parenting</li><li>Develop effective relationships with children</li><li>Understand the importance of communication in parenting</li><li>Learn how to assert leadership abilities in children</li><li>Overcome the challenges of parenting</li></ul><p>The Advanced Parenting Skills course provides a comprehensive theoretical framework for understanding the skills, tools, and strategies necessary for effective parenting. The course explores the relationships between children and parents, and how understanding can help develop effective relationships. It also focuses on the importance of behaviour in communication and how asserting leadership abilities in children can benefit the family dynamic.</p> <p>Through a series of modules, participants will learn practical strategies for overcoming the challenges of parenting, including effective communication, discipline, and developing a strong relationship with their child. The course does not require any previous experience in parenting or specialised knowledge. Instead, it provides a valuable resource for parents who want to improve their skills and develop effective relationships with their children.</p> <p><strong>Certification</strong></p> <p>Upon completion of the course, learners can obtain a certificate as proof of their achievement. You can receive a £4.99 PDF Certificate sent via email, a £9.99 Printed Hardcopy Certificate for delivery in the UK, or a £19.99 Printed Hardcopy Certificate for international delivery. Each option depends on individual preferences and locations.</p><h2>
        
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                                        10 CPD hours / points
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                             <ul> <li>Parents who want to improve their parenting skills</li><li>Parents who struggle with their child's behaviour</li><li>Parents who want to develop stronger relationships with their children</li><li>Individuals who work with children and want to improve their parenting skills</li></ul> 
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                             <ul> <li>Family therapist - £30,000-£70,000 per year</li><li>Parenting coach - £20,000-£50,000 per year</li><li>Child psychologist - £30,000-£80,000 per year</li><li>Social worker - £20,000-£40,000 per year</li><li>Early years practitioner - £16,000-£25,000 per year</li><li>Family support worker - £16,000-£26,000 per year</li></ul> 
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Professional Skills Course (PSC)

Positive Parenting

Parenting & Relationships

Developmental & Behavioural Paediatrics

Parenting

Child Counselling

Develop the Skills You Need for Effective Parenting

<p>Transform your business outcomes by mastering the art of Stakeholder Management. Develop skills to map, engage, and build strong relationships with stakeholders through effective communication and conflict management.</p> <p><strong>Learning outcomes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Understand the importance of Stakeholder Management in achieving business success</li><li>Explore the various Stakeholder Theories and their relevance to your organization</li><li>Learn the art of Stakeholder Mapping to identify key stakeholders and their interests</li><li>Develop skills to build strong business relationships with stakeholders and engage them effectively</li><li>Master the art of Stakeholder Engagement through effective communication techniques</li><li>Learn to manage Stakeholder Conflict to ensure successful business outcomes</li></ul><p>In today's fast-paced business world, the success of an organization is heavily dependent on how well it manages its stakeholders. This theoretical course on Stakeholder Management equips you with the knowledge and skills to achieve better business outcomes.</p> <p>The course is divided into eight modules, starting with an introduction to Stakeholder Management and delving into the various Stakeholder Theories. You will learn the art of Stakeholder Mapping to identify key stakeholders and their interests. The course then focuses on building strong business relationships with stakeholders and engaging them effectively through communication techniques. It also covers monitoring and evaluating stakeholder engagement and managing stakeholder conflict to ensure successful business outcomes.</p> <p>By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of Stakeholder Management and the skills required to apply it to your organization for better business outcomes. Join us today and be a master of Stakeholder Management.</p> <p><strong>Certification</strong></p> <p>Upon completion of the course, learners can obtain a certificate as proof of their achievement. You can receive a £4.99 PDF Certificate sent via email, a £9.99 Printed Hardcopy Certificate for delivery in the UK, or a £19.99 Printed Hardcopy Certificate for international delivery. Each option depends on individual preferences and locations.</p><h2>
        
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                             <ul> <li>Business professionals looking to improve stakeholder management skills</li><li>Business students interested in stakeholder management theories</li><li>Managers seeking to build strong relationships with stakeholders</li><li>Anyone interested in understanding the importance of stakeholder management in achieving business success</li></ul> 
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                             <ul> <li>Stakeholder Manager: £30,000 - £60,000 per year</li><li>Business Relationship Manager: £35,000 - £70,000 per year</li><li>Corporate Communications Manager: £40,000 - £80,000 per year</li><li>Public Affairs Manager: £35,000 - £70,000 per year</li><li>Corporate Social Responsibility Manager: £30,000 - £60,000 per year</li><li>Business Development Manager: £30,000 - £70,000 per year</li></ul> 
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Professional Skills

Business Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)

Management Skills

Stakeholder Management Skills for Better Business Outcomes

<p>Our Health &amp; Safety with Aseptic Technique Course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage health and safety in medicine handling. Through our comprehensive curriculum, you will learn the basics of medicine handling, safe handling of medications, aseptic technique and health &amp; safety management, anatomy and physiology of body parts, importance of hygiene and cleanliness, and standard precautions for infection control.</p> <p><strong>Learning Outcomes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop a strong foundation in medicine handling</li><li>Understand how to safely handle medications</li><li>Gain knowledge of aseptic techniques and health &amp; safety management</li><li>Learn about the anatomy and physiology of body parts</li><li>Recognise the importance of hygiene and cleanliness</li><li>Understand standard precautions for infection control</li></ul><p>Our Health &amp; Safety with Aseptic Technique Course is a comprehensive program that covers six modules. </p> <p>In Module 01, you will learn the basics of medicine handling, including different types of medication and how to read prescriptions. </p> <p>Module 02 covers safe handling of medications, including how to store, dispense, and dispose of medications safely. </p> <p>In Module 03, you will learn about aseptic technique and health &amp; safety management, including how to prevent infection and cross-contamination. </p> <p>Module 04 covers the anatomy and physiology of body parts, including the structure and function of different body systems. </p> <p>Module 05 focuses on the importance of hygiene and cleanliness in healthcare settings, including hand hygiene and environmental cleaning. </p> <p>Finally, in Module 06, you will learn about standard precautions for infection control, including personal protective equipment and isolation precautions.</p> <p><strong>Certification</strong></p> <p>Upon completion of the course, learners can obtain a certificate as proof of their achievement. You can receive a <strong>£4.99 </strong>PDF Certificate sent via email, a <strong>£9.99 </strong>Printed Hardcopy Certificate for delivery in the UK, or a <strong>£19.99</strong> Printed Hardcopy Certificate for international delivery. Each option depends on individual preferences and locations.</p><h2>
        
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                             <ul> <li>Healthcare workers looking to improve their knowledge and skills in health &amp; safety management</li><li>Individuals interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare industry</li><li>Anyone who wants to improve their understanding of medicine handling, infection control, and hygiene in healthcare settings</li><li>Students who are pursuing a degree in healthcare-related fields</li></ul>  
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                             <ul> <li>Healthcare Assistant: £17,000 - £21,000 per year</li><li>Pharmacy Technician: £19,000 - £28,000 per year</li><li>Medical Laboratory Assistant: £16,000 - £22,000 per year</li><li>Assistant Nurse: £24,000 - £40,000 per year</li></ul> 
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Health & Hygiene

Healthcare Assistant

Health Skills

Health & Safety Awareness

Healthcare Science Assistant

Health & Safety

Maintaining Health & Safety with Aseptic Technique

<div id="course-pills-1">Duration<p>3 Days</p><p>18 CPD hours</p>This course is intended for<p>This course is designed for anyone who needs an understanding of IT Service Management to help deliver better value to customers. It is appropriate for all IT staff and management, as well as customers who work closely with IT to support business requirements. This course is also designed for students who are seeking the ITILÂ© 4 Foundation certification and who want to prepare for ITILÂ© 4 Foundation exam.</p>Overview<p>By the completion of this course, you will have a deep understanding of the 7 Guiding Principles, 4 Dimensions of Service Management, 34 ITILÂ© Practices, and the new Service Value Chain that incorporate the core of ITILÂ© version 4.</p><p>ITILÂ© is the world?s leading best practice framework for implementing IT Service Management. ITIL version 4 introduces IT Service Management through the lens of a Service Value System (SVS), which provides a holistic end-to-end view of how to successfully contribute to business value, and also how to leverage concepts from models such as Lean IT, Agile, DevOps and Organizational Change Management. This foundational course immerses you in the guiding principles, dimensions, and practices of ITILÂ© 4.  This course will earn you 21 PDUs. <br /><br /> <b>This class includes an exam voucher. </b></p></div><div id="course-pills-2"><h3>1 - ITIL 4 OVERVIEW</h3> <ul> <li>Introduction to ITIL</li> <li>Key Concepts of ITIL</li> </ul> <h3>2 - The ITIL Framework</h3> <ul> <li>The Four Dimensions of Service Management</li> <li>The ITIL Service Value System</li> </ul> <h3>3 - The ITIL Guiding Principles</h3> <ul> <li>Focus on Value</li> <li>Start Where You Are</li> <li>Progress Iteratively with Feedback</li> <li>Collaborate and Promote Visibility</li> <li>Think and Work Holistically</li> <li>Keep It Simple and Practical</li> <li>Optimize and Automate</li> </ul> <h3>4 - THE ITIL SERVICE VALUE SYSTEM (SVS)</h3> <ul> <li>Governance</li> <li>The Service Value Chain</li> <li>Continual Improvement</li> </ul> <h3>5 - Key ITIL Practices</h3> <ul> <li>Continual Improvement</li> <li>Service Level Management</li> <li>Change Control</li> <li>Incident Management</li> <li>Service Request Management</li> <li>Service Desk</li> <li>Problem Management</li> </ul> <h3>6 - Other ITIL Practices</h3> <ul> <li>General Management Practices</li> <li>Service Management Practices</li> <li>Technical Management Practices</li> </ul></div>

Nexus Human

IT Service Management

ITIL

IT Certifications

IT (Information Technology)

International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)

ITILÂ© 4 Foundation

London

Actors Studio

Screen Acting Weekly with Showreel

<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Welcome! And thank you for being curious about The Goddess Hour. If you are searching for connection, this could be for you. Each event is different and is filled with Love and Laughter.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">I am given a theme for the evening, usually on the day of the event itself and this then becomes our focus for the session, as we follow the guidance and teachings that arise through spoken word, meditation and sharing.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">They are beautiful spontaneous affairs that are always different and sometimes surprising! Most importantly they foster a great sense of connection within and without and everyone feels empowered and inspired through attending.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">I was guided by the great Goddess Isis to run the first of these events back in May of 2023 and they have been taking place ever since, on the last Wednesday of the month.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">They really are special events. Come to one or come to many! There are no rules. If you would welcome the opportunity to connect with other like-minded women, then maybe this is for you...</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">A sacred hour just for you, to feel held, nurtured and cherished. Oh and I always pull everyone a <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Goddess Card</em> at the end of the session. Some beautiful individual guidance from the Goddesses themselves...</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or take the plunge and come along to the next one. The only way you will discover if it&#39;s for you, like anything in life, is to take part...! And this year, more than ever, feels like it&#39;s time that we do things that we have never done before...</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The beautiful picture of the Goddess Quan Yin is by the artist Sue Halstenberg and is available as a print, from Fine Art of America. </em></p>

Welcome! And thank you for being curious about The Goddess Hour. If you are searching for connection, this could be for you. Each event is different and is filled with Love and Laughter.
I am given a theme for the evening, usually on the day of the event itself and this then becomes our focus for the session, as we follow the guidance and teachings that arise through spoken word, meditation and sharing.
They are beautiful spontaneous affairs that are always different and sometimes surprising! Most importantly they foster a great sense of connection within and without and everyone feels empowered and inspired through attending.
I was guided by the great Goddess Isis to run the first of these events back in May of 2023 and they have been taking place ever since, on the last Wednesday of the month.
They really are special events. Come to one or come to many! There are no rules. If you would welcome the opportunity to connect with other like-minded women, then maybe this is for you...
A sacred hour just for you, to feel held, nurtured and cherished. Oh and I always pull everyone a Goddess Card at the end of the session. Some beautiful individual guidance from the Goddesses themselves...
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or take the plunge and come along to the next one. The only way you will discover if it's for you, like anything in life, is to take part...! And this year, more than ever, feels like it's time that we do things that we have never done before...


The beautiful picture of the Goddess Quan Yin is by the artist Sue Halstenberg and is available as a print, from Fine Art of America. 

This Divine Life

Intuition

Women In Leadership

Nurture

A beautiful hour of connection, guidance and fun! Join together with other like minded women, to feel held supported and seen.

The Goddess Hour 

Reading

Nottingham

Dickson Training Ltd

First Line Management Course

Classroom Course

Online Course

Virtual co-working/body doubling deep focus session. Come prepared with a task to work on. After a quick breath practice to focus our minds, we get down to business with a 50 minute work sprint. Review and celebrate to finish. For more information go to The Flo Sessions.

The Flo Coach

Networking

The Flo Sessions - Stop the faff and do the work

The Flo Sessions - Power Hour

<p id="isPasted" style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7);">On this 8-week mindfulness course, you will learn what mindfulness is, how to reduce stress in your life, understand your unhelpful thinking patterns and develop your own personal mindfulness practice with expert guidance.&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Having a regular mindfulness practice can:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul data-rte-list="default" style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Help with depression</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Soothe anxiety</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Calm stress</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Improve sleep, focus and creativity</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Help chronic pain</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Improve relationships</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Helps to bring balance and stability to day-to-day life</p></li></ul><p style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7);">This course is delivered by a qualified and experienced mindfulness teacher, Evan Curwen.</p><p style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">You will receive:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul data-rte-list="default" style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">16 hours of expert tuition and guidance during the live and interactive classes</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">A detailed handbook to support your learning and journal your progress</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Free audio recordings of the practices each week to support your home learning</p></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Access to an online Facebook community group</p></li></ul><p style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">What happens in the sessions?&nbsp;</strong></p><p style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7);">The sessions are consistent, we start with a short meditation to ground ourselves and settle into the class together. We reflect on our practises and discuss our experiences of home practice. We learn about aspects of stress reduction and the neuroscience of mindfulness and complete a new practice each week. The mindfulness practices include guided meditations and some gentle movement.&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">What is home practice?&nbsp;</strong></p><p style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7);">Each week we learn a new practice together during the session and participants are given an audio recording of that practice to complete at home. This is because it takes 8 weeks of consistent practice for the benefits of mindfulness to take place. To really get the most out of this course, participants are advised to make space for home practice. (20 - 40 minutes a day)&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7);">&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7);"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Please note that although mindfulness is therapeutic in nature, it is not therapy and should not be used as a replacement for professional therapy or medication. A pre-assessment is required for all participants to ensure your safety and suitability for the course. We aim to be inclusive to all and may need to discuss your mental health and well-being before being accepted. Your information will only be viewed by the facilitator and will be kept confidential.</em>&nbsp;</p>

The Innocence Guru

Health & Wellbeing

Mental Health

Meditation

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an effective, scientifically researched method for reducing physical and psychological suffering while building resilience, balance, and peace of mind. 

Mindfulness Based Stress reduction 

<p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Welcome to the fascinating world of Organisation and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC&trade;) series, where we offer advanced training for professionals and coaches like yourself! This unique programme focuses on systems and team coaching, designed to enhance your skills and take your coaching career to new heights.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">What makes our ORSC&trade; series truly exceptional is that it&#39;s the very first coach training programme with a dedicated focus on relationship systems that&#39;s also accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)!</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Your ORSC Journey</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You&rsquo;ll start your ORSC&trade; journey by joining one of two courses: Fundamentals of ORSC&trade; (Organisation and Relationship Systems Coaching) or ORS@Work (Organisation &amp; Relationship Systems at Work).</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Both courses are grounded in the same skill set and principles, ORS@Work focuses on workplace scenarios, whereas Fundamentals covers a broader landscape.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Once you&rsquo;ve finished an introductory course, be it Fundamentals of ORSC or ORS@Work, you&rsquo;re eligible to continue with remaining modules in the ORSC series.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">These modules must be taken sequentially, since each one relies on the foundation of the preceding course. We&#39;re thrilled to be a part of your coaching journey and look forward to helping you reach your coaching and leadership goals!</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Credentials&nbsp;</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The ORSC series is accredited by the International Coaching Federation. This means you can work towards obtaining an ICF Credential at the Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Professional Certified Coach (PCC), or Master Certified Coach (MCC) level.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Upon successfully completing all five courses in our ORSC&trade; training series, starting from the Fundamentals, and progressing through Systems Integration, you&#39;ll earn a remarkable 84 Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units. For those who decide to take it a step further and achieve ORSC Certification, you&#39;ll proudly hold the ORSCC credential and an additional 96.5 CCE units.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">ORSC Community&nbsp;</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">By participating in the series, you&#39;ll join an engaging professional network</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">of like-minded individuals, each bringing a diverse range of skills and experiences, enriching your learning experience. You&#39;ll have the chance to practice, reflect, learn, and connect with this vibrant community. Additionally, you&#39;ll gain insights on co-facilitation from our faculty members and industry leaders.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Booking Options</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Alongside the date for the course, you&#39;ll see optional dates for your Mentoring calls. These are additional learning opportunities we provide for free on top of your training dates. These are optional and not compulsory, but we do recommend you attend if you are able.&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The Mentoring call is a 90-minute session to reconnect with your learning system and your leaders to embed everything you&#39;ve learned in the course. It&#39;s a space to share your experiences of using the tools and skills and to ask the leaders for input on any experiences you&#39;ve had whilst coaching relationships. It&#39;s a fantastic opportunity to deepen your experience of the tools and skills you&#39;ve learnt and fine-tune your practice.&nbsp;</p>

Welcome to the fascinating world of Organisation and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC™) series, where we offer advanced training for professionals and coaches like yourself! This unique programme focuses on systems and team coaching, designed to enhance your skills and take your coaching career to new heights.
 
What makes our ORSC™ series truly exceptional is that it's the very first coach training programme with a dedicated focus on relationship systems that's also accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF)!
 
 
Your ORSC Journey
You’ll start your ORSC™ journey by joining one of two courses: Fundamentals of ORSC™ (Organisation and Relationship Systems Coaching) or ORS@Work (Organisation & Relationship Systems at Work).
 
Both courses are grounded in the same skill set and principles, ORS@Work focuses on workplace scenarios, whereas Fundamentals covers a broader landscape.
 
Once you’ve finished an introductory course, be it Fundamentals of ORSC or ORS@Work, you’re eligible to continue with remaining modules in the ORSC series.
 
These modules must be taken sequentially, since each one relies on the foundation of the preceding course. We're thrilled to be a part of your coaching journey and look forward to helping you reach your coaching and leadership goals!
 
 
Credentials 
The ORSC series is accredited by the International Coaching Federation. This means you can work towards obtaining an ICF Credential at the Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Professional Certified Coach (PCC), or Master Certified Coach (MCC) level.
 
Upon successfully completing all five courses in our ORSC™ training series, starting from the Fundamentals, and progressing through Systems Integration, you'll earn a remarkable 84 Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units. For those who decide to take it a step further and achieve ORSC Certification, you'll proudly hold the ORSCC credential and an additional 96.5 CCE units.
 
ORSC Community 
By participating in the series, you'll join an engaging professional network
of like-minded individuals, each bringing a diverse range of skills and experiences, enriching your learning experience. You'll have the chance to practice, reflect, learn, and connect with this vibrant community. Additionally, you'll gain insights on co-facilitation from our faculty members and industry leaders.


Booking Options
Alongside the date for the course, you'll see optional dates for your Mentoring calls. These are additional learning opportunities we provide for free on top of your training dates. These are optional and not compulsory, but we do recommend you attend if you are able. 
The Mentoring call is a 90-minute session to reconnect with your learning system and your leaders to embed everything you've learned in the course. It's a space to share your experiences of using the tools and skills and to ask the leaders for input on any experiences you've had whilst coaching relationships. It's a fantastic opportunity to deepen your experience of the tools and skills you've learnt and fine-tune your practice. 

CRR UK

Business Relationship Management (BRM)

CRR UK equips professionals with the concepts, skills and tools to build conscious, intentional relationships, and to coach relationship systems of any size.

Autumn Series 2024 - Organisation & Relationship Systems Coaching Training

<p id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">LOOKING FOR:</strong> MG, YA AND ADULT SCI-FI / FANTASY, CHILDREN&#39;S NON-FICTION</p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">After graduating from St Andrews University with a degree in English Literature and Art History, Maddy followed her love of literature to an internship at non-fiction literary agency Graham Maw Christie. &nbsp;At GMC, Maddy worked her way up to Agent and built a list of authors who wrote for both for adults and children, spanning history, tarot, and nature writing. An avid reader of anything magical, Maddy joined Madeleine Milburn in 2022 to build a list specialising in SFF.</span>
</p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Maddy would like to see SFF across all genres for all ages, including: grim dark, thriller, historical, romance, cosy fantasy, sci-fi, epic, YA fantasy, dark academia, contemporary fantasy, fantasy middle-grade, mythology, fairy tale and queer fantasy. Inspiring children&rsquo;s non-fiction.</span>
<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></p><p id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(73, 73, 73);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">She loves worlds to get lost in, adventures that transform what it means to be a hero, and unique magic that offers as many problems as solutions. She likes books that make her cry and books that change her mind. Above all, when she finishes a story about another world, she wants it to have taught her a lesson which helps her live in this one.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(73, 73, 73);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">She loves all fantasy, but favours richly imagined, complex worlds with a history to discover and a future to protect. Worldbuilding is one of her favourite aspects of this genre and she is always looking for a new, dense world with series potential. Think Brandon Sanderson&rsquo;s Cosmere or the Marvel Cinematic Universe &ndash; the bigger the better! She also likes character-driven fantasy with a diverse cast to root for (or root against) and she wants to see a range of different relationships depicted authentically. She particularly like epics that dip into big, universal themes such as grief, climate change, or war and which ask impossible questions in the vein of R.F. Kuang or N.K. Jemisin. She is also excited by authors that play with form and language in a fantasy setting.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(73, 73, 73);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In YA, she is looking for much the same as in an adult fantasy, but with younger protagonists and a closer focus on relationships. She wants to see the tropes she knows and loves in new and exciting forms and her favourite YA books often centre around belonging and becoming. She likes a dash of romance in everything, because she is sentimental that way, but it&rsquo;s particularly important in the YA space.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(73, 73, 73);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sci-fi is a big passion of hers, especially when it comes with a strong hook. She is a huge fan of Becky Chamber&rsquo;s The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet and Michaiah Johnson&rsquo;s The Space Between Worlds. &nbsp;She likes space as a metaphor, and would love something that explores different alien species. Please send her your space operas and sci-fi romances which combine space, magic and mayhem!</span></p><p style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(73, 73, 73);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In fantasy middle grade, she favours whimsy and animal companions; she would love to follow a group of kids through magic school. She tends to look for plenty of humour with a strong friendship at the centre, and she wants middle grade stories which engage with the concerns of children growing up as well as offering an all-important escape (preferably on a dragon/unicorn&rsquo;s back).</span></p><p style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(73, 73, 73);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">She is also looking for children&rsquo;s non-fiction for all ages. In this space, she wants something as creative as it is informative, and thinks diverse voices are increasingly important.</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Maddy 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.</strong></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">(<em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">In addition to the paid sessions, Maddy is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email <a href="mailto:agent121@iaminprint.co.uk" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size);" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto;">agent121@iaminprint.co.uk</a> to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the </em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">discretion of&nbsp;</em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Print)</em>.&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with<strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</strong><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Pr</em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">int</em> prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Print</em> by the stated submission deadline and note that <em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Print</em> take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">The submission deadline is: Monday 16 September 2024</strong></p>

LOOKING FOR: MG, YA AND ADULT SCI-FI / FANTASY, CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION
After graduating from St Andrews University with a degree in English Literature and Art History, Maddy followed her love of literature to an internship at non-fiction literary agency Graham Maw Christie. At GMC, Maddy worked her way up to Agent and built a list of authors who wrote for both for adults and children, spanning history, tarot, and nature writing. An avid reader of anything magical, Maddy joined Madeleine Milburn in 2022 to build a list specialising in SFF.

Maddy would like to see SFF across all genres for all ages, including: grim dark, thriller, historical, romance, cosy fantasy, sci-fi, epic, YA fantasy, dark academia, contemporary fantasy, fantasy middle-grade, mythology, fairy tale and queer fantasy. Inspiring children’s non-fiction.


She loves worlds to get lost in, adventures that transform what it means to be a hero, and unique magic that offers as many problems as solutions. She likes books that make her cry and books that change her mind. Above all, when she finishes a story about another world, she wants it to have taught her a lesson which helps her live in this one.
She loves all fantasy, but favours richly imagined, complex worlds with a history to discover and a future to protect. Worldbuilding is one of her favourite aspects of this genre and she is always looking for a new, dense world with series potential. Think Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere or the Marvel Cinematic Universe – the bigger the better! She also likes character-driven fantasy with a diverse cast to root for (or root against) and she wants to see a range of different relationships depicted authentically. She particularly like epics that dip into big, universal themes such as grief, climate change, or war and which ask impossible questions in the vein of R.F. Kuang or N.K. Jemisin. She is also excited by authors that play with form and language in a fantasy setting.
In YA, she is looking for much the same as in an adult fantasy, but with younger protagonists and a closer focus on relationships. She wants to see the tropes she knows and loves in new and exciting forms and her favourite YA books often centre around belonging and becoming. She likes a dash of romance in everything, because she is sentimental that way, but it’s particularly important in the YA space.
Sci-fi is a big passion of hers, especially when it comes with a strong hook. She is a huge fan of Becky Chamber’s The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet and Michaiah Johnson’s The Space Between Worlds. She likes space as a metaphor, and would love something that explores different alien species. Please send her your space operas and sci-fi romances which combine space, magic and mayhem!
In fantasy middle grade, she favours whimsy and animal companions; she would love to follow a group of kids through magic school. She tends to look for plenty of humour with a strong friendship at the centre, and she wants middle grade stories which engage with the concerns of children growing up as well as offering an all-important escape (preferably on a dragon/unicorn’s back).
She is also looking for children’s non-fiction for all ages. In this space, she wants something as creative as it is informative, and thinks diverse voices are increasingly important.
Maddy 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, Maddy 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 16 September 2024

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SOLD OUT! 27th Sept Maddy Belton #Agent121. Looking for: MG, YA, CHILDREN'S NON-FICTION, ADULT FICTION

Everything is energy. This is a simple scientific fact. When our energy is flowing and we are in harmony with ourselves, our world reflects this same harmony. Yet so few of us work in harmony with our energies. We question why we suffer the same problems over and over again. We wonder why we work on ourselves yet still don't seem to see the progress we would like. 
The answer could well lie within your energy.
There are seven main energy centres, or chakras, within our personal energy field that govern different areas of your life. In cleansing and healing each chakra, you open yourself up to cleansing and healing the associated aspect of your life. You clear physical and emotional blocks to free your energies to flow and bring in success, joy, and love. 
As you progress through this 9-week energy healing journey, you will learn about each chakra. You will discover where each one is located in your energetic body as well as what each is associated with so you can connect with that chakra more effectively. You'll discover how your chakras are affecting your health, your relationships, your career, and all other areas of your life. 
Each workshop will start by reflecting on your experience so far and thinking about what you would like to achieve over the next seven days.
We will cover various exercises and activities in the session for you to do throughout the week to continue to work with your energies. You can choose what  you would like to do moving forward to support each chakra. In addition, there are daily journal prompts for you to do first thing in the morning and last thing at night. This is your opportunity to note down your experiences and insights and explore the energy of each chakra in more depth. 
You can do the same activities all week or you can switch things up and do something different every day. This is YOUR journey, so choose what feels right to you. 
If you’re still unsure which ones to do, Thea is available via email for guidance throughout the week. 
In the first week, we will assess your current state of being to establish the baseline you’re working from. This is where you see where you are in this moment so you can compare your progress at the end of the course.  This week is also a useful introduction to establishing the routine you’re going to follow throughout the course. It will help you develop the habit of journaling morning and night and deciding when is good for you to do your chosen activities. You may like to do these first thing in the morning before or after journaling; at some point during the day when you have some time to yourself; or in the evening before you reflect on your day in the journal. 
The second week of the course is when we progress to working with the chakras, starting with the root chakra. We will spend a week connecting with the root chakra and working to free up any blocked or stagnant energy so it’s clear and the energy flowing before you move on to the sacral. After a week with the sacral chakra, we’ll then move up to the solar plexus and so on and so on. 
In the ninth and final week of the course you’ll reflect on your progress and look at the changes you’ve experienced over the past few weeks. You’ll check in with each chakra and notice how it feels now compared to when you started. You’ll be given exercises you can do moving forward to keep you connected to your personal flow of energy so you can identify and clear any blocks before they can cause any problems. 
When you’ve finished, you may feel there’s more work you need to do. Replays will be available to all attendees, so you can go back and focus on the chakra(s) you think need extra support or simply go back to the beginning and start the process all over again!
Everyone who signs up for the course will receive a free copy of the accompanying workbook so they have a personal record of their experience of the course. 

Neptune's Daughter Ltd

Online Course Creation

Holistic Therapy

Spiritual Healing

Energy Healing

Online Education

Join author Thea Faye in this nine week energy healing course. Clear your chakras, raise your vibration and enjoy holistic harmony and wellbeing! Each attendee will receive a FREE accompanying workbook. 

My Nine Week Energy Healing Journey - An online series of workshops

<p id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">LOOKING FOR:</strong>&nbsp;YA, NEW ADULT &amp; ADULT ROMANCE</p><p style=" color: rgb(122, 122, 122);" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(122, 122, 122);"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Born to two bibliophiles, Isabel Lineberry could not have grown up to be anything else. She was born and raised in the Southwest United States but always knew she wanted to move to the UK. In high school she set her sights on a job in the publishing industry and hasn&rsquo;t blinked since.</span></p><p style=" color: rgb(122, 122, 122);" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(122, 122, 122);"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Isabel graduated in 2021 from Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University, with dual degrees in English Literature and Business Entrepreneurship. Just a few months later she was in Scotland pursuing an MLitt in Fantasy at the University of Glasgow. She wrote her Masters thesis on Tamora Pierce and is a fan of Ray Bradbury, Octavia Butler and Samantha Shannon.&nbsp;</span></p><p style=" color: rgb(122, 122, 122);" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(122, 122, 122);"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">At P<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&eacute;</span>rez Literary &amp; Entertainment, Isabel looks after foreign rights and audio rights inquiries, assists the Managing Director and is building her own client list of <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">contemporary stories and fantasy, across the YA and New Adult genres and any teen / Adult fiction that features a prominent romantic plot, in any guise.</span></span></p><p style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Isabel is particularly interested in Contemporary Romance, Romantasy and Fantasy and is always attracted to the character and voice first, so give her romantic tension that has her giggling, a villain who is as charming as they are evil or a group of characters who have her watching their conversations as if it&rsquo;s a tennis match.</p><p style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">More specifically, Isabel is looking for:</p><p style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><i fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Romance</i></b> &ndash;&ndash; For YA, updated Meg Cabot or John Green. Those were favorites for her as a teenager but she wants new takes&ndash;&ndash;LGBT characters, diverse backgrounds, complex character development and a deep-dive into what it means to be a teenager in the current world. Give her relatability that doesn&rsquo;t sacrifice a character&rsquo;s unique traits. She is looking for the middle ground between the manic pixie dream girl and the buttoned-up character who just needs to take off their glasses.</p><p style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In&nbsp;<b fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><i fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">New Adult</i></b>, Isabel is a big fan of authors like Elle Kennedy, C. W. Farnsworth, Elsie Silver and Morgan Elizabeth. BookTok romances are the perfect escapism for readers of all ages but especially for college students and young professionals like myself. Her all-time favorite tropes are Grumpy/Sunshine, Fall First/Fall Harder and all the Spice! She is not a fan of cheating storylines, accidental pregnancy, step-sibling romance or unnecessary miscommunication tropes.&nbsp;</p><p style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><b fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Romantasy</b></i> &ndash;&ndash; Send her romance with sufficient fantasy worldbuilding. The romantic plot should be the main event but the worldbuilding needs to be able to stand up to scrutiny. The reader should accept the customs and specifics of your fantasy without too much confusion. Recent titles Isabel has loved include <i fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Fourth Wing</i>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<i fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">League of Gentleman Witches</i>.&nbsp;</p><p style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">As for the romance, Isabel loves tropes (especially: Enemies to Lovers, Who Hurt You?), morally grey characters and kick-ass heroines. She loves training montages and dueling as foreplay. Show her spice during high-pressure situations, quick kisses stolen in battlefields, and fantastic banter. She would also love a return to the paranormal romances that dominated the 2010s. Think the 2020s twist on <i fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Twilight</i>,&nbsp;<i fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Beautiful Creatures</i>,&nbsp;<i fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Shiver</i>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<i fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Vampire Academy</i>. Isabel is most definitely on the hunt for Romantasy and paranormal romance featuring queer and underrepresented voices.</p><p style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><i fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Fantasy</i></b> &ndash;&ndash; The worldbuilding absolutely must be believable and purposeful. Fantasy should be a mirror held up to the real world, offering a differing perspective that allows us to examine something about ourselves or our lives in a new light. Isabel has a masters degree in Fantasy from the University of Glasgow so can be a bit of a stickler when it comes to this! The magic/training/military school trope has been nearly exhausted, so be creative with the setting. Her favorite fantasy author is Tamora Pierce - she would love a &ldquo;girl has to pretend to be a boy to get her knighthood&rdquo; storyline that Pierce couldn&rsquo;t do in the 80s such as LGBT representation (although Alanna was definitely gender fluid and Kel was 100% ace), a deeper dive into the social and political implications (no white saviorism!) and more spice. Some of her other favorite fantasy novels include <i fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Howl&rsquo;s Moving Castle</i>,&nbsp;<i fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Good Omens,</i>&nbsp;<i fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Kindred</i>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<i fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Golden Compass</i>. Isabel does not want Tolkien-esque hard worldbuilding with 100k+ quests; instead focus on the pacing and how it can grab the reader. She wants a fantasy plot that compels me to keep reading even if it&rsquo;s past her bedtime! She adores fairytale retellings, dark fantasy, alternate histories and historical fantasy, and the occasional steampunk/dystopia.</p><p style=" color: rgb(122, 122, 122);" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(122, 122, 122);"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">When not working, Isabel can usually be found reading or wandering a bookstore. Some of her favorite books include&nbsp;<i fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Hunger Games, Pride and Prejudice</i>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<i fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Mysterious Benedict Society</i>.&nbsp;</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Isabel 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.</strong></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">(<em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">In addition to the paid sessions, Isabel is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers.&nbsp;</em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">Please email <a href="mailto:agent121@iaminprint.co.uk" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size);" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto;">agent121@iaminprint.co.uk</a> to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the&nbsp;</em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">discretion of&nbsp;</em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Print)</em>.&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with<strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</strong><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Pr</em><em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">int</em> prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach <em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Print</em> by the stated submission deadline and note that <em style="box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box;">I Am In Print</em> take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">The submission deadline is: Monday 16 September&nbsp;</strong><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">2024</strong></p>

LOOKING FOR: YA, NEW ADULT & ADULT ROMANCE
Born to two bibliophiles, Isabel Lineberry could not have grown up to be anything else. She was born and raised in the Southwest United States but always knew she wanted to move to the UK. In high school she set her sights on a job in the publishing industry and hasn’t blinked since.
Isabel graduated in 2021 from Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University, with dual degrees in English Literature and Business Entrepreneurship. Just a few months later she was in Scotland pursuing an MLitt in Fantasy at the University of Glasgow. She wrote her Masters thesis on Tamora Pierce and is a fan of Ray Bradbury, Octavia Butler and Samantha Shannon. 
At Pérez Literary & Entertainment, Isabel looks after foreign rights and audio rights inquiries, assists the Managing Director and is building her own client list of contemporary stories and fantasy, across the YA and New Adult genres and any teen / Adult fiction that features a prominent romantic plot, in any guise.
Isabel is particularly interested in Contemporary Romance, Romantasy and Fantasy and is always attracted to the character and voice first, so give her romantic tension that has her giggling, a villain who is as charming as they are evil or a group of characters who have her watching their conversations as if it’s a tennis match.
More specifically, Isabel is looking for:
Romance –– For YA, updated Meg Cabot or John Green. Those were favorites for her as a teenager but she wants new takes––LGBT characters, diverse backgrounds, complex character development and a deep-dive into what it means to be a teenager in the current world. Give her relatability that doesn’t sacrifice a character’s unique traits. She is looking for the middle ground between the manic pixie dream girl and the buttoned-up character who just needs to take off their glasses.
In New Adult, Isabel is a big fan of authors like Elle Kennedy, C. W. Farnsworth, Elsie Silver and Morgan Elizabeth. BookTok romances are the perfect escapism for readers of all ages but especially for college students and young professionals like myself. Her all-time favorite tropes are Grumpy/Sunshine, Fall First/Fall Harder and all the Spice! She is not a fan of cheating storylines, accidental pregnancy, step-sibling romance or unnecessary miscommunication tropes. 
Romantasy –– Send her romance with sufficient fantasy worldbuilding. The romantic plot should be the main event but the worldbuilding needs to be able to stand up to scrutiny. The reader should accept the customs and specifics of your fantasy without too much confusion. Recent titles Isabel has loved include Fourth Wing and League of Gentleman Witches. 
As for the romance, Isabel loves tropes (especially: Enemies to Lovers, Who Hurt You?), morally grey characters and kick-ass heroines. She loves training montages and dueling as foreplay. Show her spice during high-pressure situations, quick kisses stolen in battlefields, and fantastic banter. She would also love a return to the paranormal romances that dominated the 2010s. Think the 2020s twist on Twilight, Beautiful Creatures, Shiver or Vampire Academy. Isabel is most definitely on the hunt for Romantasy and paranormal romance featuring queer and underrepresented voices.
Fantasy –– The worldbuilding absolutely must be believable and purposeful. Fantasy should be a mirror held up to the real world, offering a differing perspective that allows us to examine something about ourselves or our lives in a new light. Isabel has a masters degree in Fantasy from the University of Glasgow so can be a bit of a stickler when it comes to this! The magic/training/military school trope has been nearly exhausted, so be creative with the setting. Her favorite fantasy author is Tamora Pierce - she would love a “girl has to pretend to be a boy to get her knighthood” storyline that Pierce couldn’t do in the 80s such as LGBT representation (although Alanna was definitely gender fluid and Kel was 100% ace), a deeper dive into the social and political implications (no white saviorism!) and more spice. Some of her other favorite fantasy novels include Howl’s Moving Castle, Good Omens, Kindred and Golden Compass. Isabel does not want Tolkien-esque hard worldbuilding with 100k+ quests; instead focus on the pacing and how it can grab the reader. She wants a fantasy plot that compels me to keep reading even if it’s past her bedtime! She adores fairytale retellings, dark fantasy, alternate histories and historical fantasy, and the occasional steampunk/dystopia.
When not working, Isabel can usually be found reading or wandering a bookstore. Some of her favorite books include The Hunger Games, Pride and Prejudice and The Mysterious Benedict Society. 
Isabel 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, Isabel 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 24 September 2024

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