34 Courses in Edinburgh

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION Daisy Chandley joined PFD in 2019 after graduating from the University of Oxford with a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics. She is an Associate Agent and assistant to Senior Agent Annabel Merullo and Head of Books Tim Bates as the UK sub-agent for New Directions Publishing in the US. Daisy is actively building a list of both fiction and non-fiction authors across a range of genres. With fiction, Daisy's wishlist roughly falls into three categories – if something feels like it overlaps between them, even better! 1) Sharp, original novels on the literary to upmarket spectrum, all the way from deeply dark and boundary-pushing books like Hurricane Season, Under The Skin or In The Cut to those balancing edge, heart and humour, like Detransition, Baby or A Visit From The Goon Squad. She loves irreverent wit, daring approaches in narrative or form, and seriously unsettling stories in equal measure, and if you can bring a few of those elements into one, it’ll go straight to the top of her. 2) Com-heavy rom-coms, whether in the dry but ultimately sob-inducing vein of Greta and Valdin or a Nora Ephron film, the escapist screwball delight of a Cary Grant classic, or the more unusual, genre-bending style of something like Palm Springs. Daisy is a sucker for Emily Henry and will always be happy to see an innovative take on tropey love stories, but is equally very keen to see to things a bit outside of the box, whether that’s integrating speculative elements, dark humour, or topical issues. In any case, humour and originality are my priority, and affectionately snarky bickering is the best way to make her fall head over heels with a couple. 3) Sleuths! Daisy is not the right person for police procedurals, but loves classic detectives and amateur sleuths. Whether it’s a delightful Knives Out or Nancy Drew homage or an intricate, unputdownable mystery on the darker side, the minute someone finds a good old fashioned clue, count her in! Overall, whether it’s a delightfully fun and scandalous page-turner or something really bold and experimental, if it’s stylish and smart – and maybe even a bit sexy – Daisy would love to see it. Daisy is definitely interested in literary speculative fiction, though not generally looking for hard SFF. Across the board, she is always looking for stories that explore sexuality, race, gender, and disability, and would particularly love to hear from writers whose voices and experiences aren’t given enough space in publishing. On the non-fiction side, Daisy is looking for bold new insights and underrepresented voices on popular science, nature writing, relationships, social issues and politics, and am always especially interested in fresh, playful and exciting writing on pop culture, love and the internet. She’d also love to see illuminating narrative non-fiction, whether a beautiful and lyrical exploration, or an enthralling and explosive deep-dive. A (large) handful of authors past and present whose work Daisy loves include Patricia Lockwood, Toni Morrison, Elif Batuman, Gillian Flynn, Shirley Jackson, Raven Leilani, Max Porter, Carmen Maria Machado, Virginia Woolf, Sayaka Murata, Kiley Reid, Sally Rooney, George Saunders, Joan Didion, Amy Liptrot, Ottessa Moshfegh, J.D. Salinger, Donna Tartt, Bret Easton Ellis, and Fernanda Melchor. Daisy is not the right fit for Children’s or YA authors.  Daisy would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 2,500 words of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Daisy is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Wednesday 11 September 2024

Are you looking to enter the dynamic world of real estate? Our course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to communicate effectively with real estate professionals and develop key skills in real estate investment strategy and analytics. At the end of the course, you'll be able to read and interpret real estate market reports, and have a firm grasp of how iconic buildings, cities, and companies fit into the overall picture of the real estate sector. On this course, you will… Become familiar with the players, structure, general terminology and overall needs of Real Estate. Learn what is Real Estate and why it is different from other asset classes Get to grips with the overall size and structure of the UK Real Estate Market Learn and analyse the links between the different parts of the property market Understand who works in the Real Estate Market, their qualifications and their job descriptions Recognise how and when to use basic real estate concepts: Rent, Value, Yield, Risk and Return, etc… Learn how to read a real estate market report Understand how current affairs, politics and economics affects Real Estate Investment Use household names and iconic companies, cities and buildings to help consolidate your appreciation of this exciting sector Who will benefit from this course: Graduates or undergraduates studying economics, finance. Professionals working in Marketing or Accounting teams within Real Estate firms. APC students. Anyone interested in Real Estate. School leavers/A-Level Students looking to gain an understanding of Real Estate. Non cognate students who wish to transfer into Real Estate/Finance careers. Course Outline Module 1: What is and why buy Real Estate? The property Market The Size and Structure of the UK property market The impact of Real Estate in the Economy Module 2: The Real Estate Market System The Space Market The Asset Market The Development Market Module 3: How to value Real Estate An Introduction to Financial Mathematics The difference between Price, Value and Worth Property Yield Conventional Valuation Methods Module 4: How to read a Real Estate Market Report Property Market Indicators: Stock Indicators Property Market Indicators: Investment Indicators Module 5: Who works in Real Estate? The build Environment by Cobalt Recruitment Rea; Estate Agents Examples of Real Estate Market Agents CVs Real Estate Network

Navigate the complexities of Global Economics with our expertly designed course. Explore international trade, finance, globalization, and the intricacies of economic development. Prepare for the future with insights into geoeconomics, geopolitics, and global governance.

Navigate the complexities of Global Economics with our expertly designed course. Explore international trade, finance, globalization, and the intricacies of economic development. Prepare for the future with insights into geoeconomics, geopolitics, and global governance.