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LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION Louise Buckley has worked in publishing for well over a decade. She was inspired to enter the publishing industry after completing an MA in Creative Writing and then spent a hugely enjoyable year working as a bookseller for Waterstones, wishing that she could have a hand in publishing books. After a year working at Dorling Kindersley, she then spent almost five years working in the commercial fiction division at Pan Macmillan, where she published a mix of commercial bestsellers and award-winning authors. Most recently, she was an Associate Literary Agent at Zeno Agency Ltd. As an agent she represented a roster of commercial and literary fiction, including Anne Griffin’s When All is Said, which spent five weeks at number one in Ireland and sold into 17 territories. She is delighted to be working with Hannah at Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency. Louise is looking for:- Literary and upmarket fiction that focusses on the underdog, the repressed, the suppressed. Louise is especially interested in novels that represent working-class people or children going through difficult circumstances (think Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart, My Name is Leon by Kit de Waal or Boys Don’t Cry by FÍona Scarlett). Irish literary and book club fiction. Think Claire Keegan, Louise Kennedy or Anne Griffin. In commercial fiction she loves novels set during the Second World War, such as The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christi Lefteri or The Midwife of Auschwitz by Anna Stuart. Louise recently read and loved The Last List of Mabel Beaumont by Laura Pearson and would love to see anything in the same ‘older person going on a journey’ category, a more recent The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. Louise had a lot of fun publishing a ‘pet fiction’ novel as an editor (Molly and the Cat Café) and would love to find an author who can write an Alfie the Doorstep Cat/Dog. She has a soft spot for novels featuring time-travel or parallel universes, a ‘what if’ that plays around with conventions. At the literary end this would be books like Life After Life by Kate Atkinson, The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes or This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. At the more commercial end Louise loved Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister, Dark Matter by Blake Crouch and Oona Out of Order by Martina Montimore. She also enjoys novels set in the real world but featuring a hefty dose of magic or the supernatural. They can be commercial or literary, present-day or historical. Think Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch, Threadneedle by Cari Thomas, A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness or The Gifts by Liz Hyder. And also cosy fantasy in the vein of Legends and Lattes or The House in the Cerulean Sea. Cosy or humorous crime. Recently, Louise absolutely loved Over My Dead Body by Maz Evans. When she was an editor Louise published the hit Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll and would love to represent incisive, intelligent suspense written by authors such as Jessica Knoll and Gillian Flynn, or something a little more subversive and blackly comic like My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite. More generally, Louise would also love to see novels with a disabled protagonist or someone (like myself) who is living with an invisible disability. As an ex-primary school teacher, she also warmly welcomes submissions from teachers, especially if the submission falls into one of the other categories she has listed. Following-on from this, she enjoys reading stories that follow a ‘beating the system’ narrative. Louise is NOT looking for: -romance -romantasy -epic, traditional fantasy -space opera -straightforward women’s fiction -children’s fiction of any kind -non-fiction Louise would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first three chapters or 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, Louise 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: Friday 27 September 2024

City & Guilds 18th edition course with 2382-22 final exam only £234.00. Exams available every week across the UK, same day results, quick certificate, best prices..

City & Guilds 18th edition course with 2382-22 final exam only £234.00. Exams available every week across the UK, same day results, quick certificate, best prices..

City & Guilds 18th edition course with 2382-22 final exam only £234.00. Exams available every week across the UK, same day results, quick certificate, best prices..

Empower Mental Health First Aiders and Champions to maintain their skills with regular Refresher training. Just like physical first aid, we recommend that you refresh your skills every two to three years. (Certificate expires after 3 years). If it's time to update your skills, book onto an MHFA Refresher course now and feel confident that you are performing your vital role safely.

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Whether you are embarking on your coaching journey or boast a wealth of coaching experience, Systemic Coaching Supervision presents a vibrant resource for professional and personal growth. This unique approach employs a systemic perspective to review your interactions with teams, organisations, couples, and individuals, while also delving into the dynamics within yourself. You will take another stride toward mastering the art of working with complex systems through Systemic Coaching Supervision. Guided by one of our seasoned supervisors, this process will:   1. Heighten your self-awareness as a coach. 2. Unearth strategies to enhance the depth and breadth of your coaching practice. 3. Strengthen your commitment to ethical conduct and best coaching practices. 4. Recharge and rejuvenate yourself for the demands of this rewarding but challenging work.   Within a nurturing cohort, you will encounter the same level of collaboration and wisdom that you have grown to rely on in Organisation and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC™). CRR Global’s coaching supervision, rooted in systemic principles, provides invaluable support for the vital work you undertake with teams and intricate systems.   Our team coaching supervision sessions fulfil the requirements for yourAdvanced Certification for Team Coaches (ACTC) accreditation via the ICF. · Intimate groups · Engage in a virtual program consisting of four 75-minute sessions · Cultivate this beneficial routine for coaching professionals · Partake in systems-inspired introspection led by an experienced ORSC coaching supervisor · Further enrich your skills in team and systems coaching, elevate self-awareness, and explore ethical standards and best practices · Utilise a framework that facilitates system alignment and collective action · Eligible for five hours of ICF resource development credits   Fulfil the required five hours of group coaching supervision needed for the Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC). Explore the transformative power of reflective practice in enhancing your coaching skills. Utilising CRR Global’s Meet, Reveal, Align & Act model as your guide, you will reinforce your capacity for systems thinking and unpack your experiences to evolve as a more proficient practitioner.

From holding the hook to your first granny square, learn all the essentials with crochet expert Debbie Tomkies. With small classes the pace is relaxed and there's plenty of time for individual support. We have lots of fun, too!

QA Level 2 Award In Safe Moving And Handling (RQF) Full day course (classroom) Provides a good understanding of the principles of safe manual handling Gives learners the ability to apply the principles of safe manual handling Benefits of this course: 470,000 people people suffered from musculoskeletal disorders due to work related activities in 2020/2021 Of those, 162,000 were from people who had not suffered this before 8.9 million working days, or 37,083 working years, were lost due to work-related musculoskeletal disorders in 2019/2020 This course is here to help people avoid getting injured in the first place, saving both human suffering and cost to the employer and employee both Course Contents: Common manual handling injuries Manual handling laws Responsibilities of employers and employees Manual handling risk assessments Safe movement principles associated with manual handling, including the body’s:Musculoskeletal systemCentre of gravityLever system Manual handling equipment:Types of manual handling aids and equipmentMaintenance and requirements for testing Manual handling practical sessions: Preparing for a lift Solo lifting, carrying and lowering an object Team manual handling Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification: Our Safe Moving and Handling Course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards. This means that you can be rest assured that your Manual Handling Certificate fulfills the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained appropriately in Manual Handling. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2744/3

Learn the popular Night Club Style Salsa aka Salsa On2/Mambo with Funky Mambo! Every Tuesday. No partner, no pre-experience required. 😊