Season’s Greetings

Simon Whaley chats to one of Hallmark’s writers to explore writing for the greetings card market. The UK might be the second biggest greetings card market in the world, with …

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200th Snapper

After a rather ‘dry’ patch (no pun intended!), one of my WeatherWatcher images was used at the start of tonight’s BBC Midlands Today regional programme. Turns out this is my …

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The Cost of Creativity Crisis

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, Simon Whaley explores how writers can cut the cost of creativity With inflation at a forty-year high, we’re surrounded by rising prices. And when it …

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Llangorse Lake

Look out for my piece in the October issue of BBC Countryfile magazine, where I explore Llangorse Lake, a great venue for bird spotting at this time of year. Alternatively, …

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Filler Finance

They may be short and sweet but, as Simon Whaley explains, the letter and filler market can produce a useful income stream to your writing business Dear Reader, The rising …

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Seven Fabulous Farm Shops!

It’s a double whammy this month with two pieces in the September 2022 issue of BBC Countryfile magazine. As well as this piece about the Rothiemurchus Estate, I’ve also a …

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Rothiemurchus Estate

My feature about the Rothiemurchus Estate is in the September 2022 issue of BBC Countryfile magazine. It’s a fabulous place to explore and the farm shop is a must visit, …

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Beat The Burnout

With one Bank Holiday until Christmas, Simon Whaley asks if we should take a break from our writing business. As writers, we can work from anywhere. Whether that be a …

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Grey Snapper

It might be summer, but it’s been grey and overcast here for the past few days.