Know Your Rights
Copyright protects every writer, not just the professionals. Simon Whaley explains why every writer should know their rights. As soon as we commit an idea to paper or keyboard, it …
Knighton Walks
I have not one, but two walks in the December issue of Country Walking magazine. If you fancy exploring Knighton on the Powys/Shropshire border, then these two walks provide the …
Ask the Agent – Laura Macdougall
Simon Whaley chats to Laura Macdougall of United Agents about improving LGBTQ+ representation in publishing and what publishers are looking for. Laura Macdougall began her publishing career with Hodder & …
Translation Transactions
Parlez-vous français? Sprechen sie Deutch? Could translating your self-published books bring in more readers and cash? Simon Whaley explores the business of translation. There are approximately 510 million English speakers …
Brown Clee Hill
My Brown Clee Hill route is in the latest (November 2024 issue) of Country Walking magazine. It’s just over 7 miles and tackles Shropshire’s highest peak. A word of warning, …
The Self-Publishing Guide
I’m delighted that Writing Magazine invited me to contribute to their new The Self-Publishing Guide, which is out now! It covers everything from assessing whether self-publishing is right for you, …
Self-Publishing Success
Self-publishing may seem a little daunting to anyone who hasn’t done it before. However, with advances in technology, it’s becoming much easier to turn your self-publishing dreams into publication reality. …
Ask The Agent – Adam Gauntlett
Simon Whaley chats to agent Adam Gauntlett, about the narrative non-fiction market, and his recent experience of becoming a published novelist. Adam Gauntlett is an agent in the Books Division …
Ghosting Around
As writers, we have the skills to bring our stories to life. Understanding the importance of structure, grammar, and how to entertain readers in an engaging way also means we …
Thinking Paths
Every writer should have a thinking path. When I learned that Darwin, Dickens, and Wordsworth had one, I wanted one too. And it has transformed my writing process. I’ve always …