A Worldwide Presence
With so many social media channels, do writers still need a website? Simon Whaley chats to two writers about how their websites meet their needs. …
Features
Covering Up
We might not judge a book by its cover, but we all jump to certain conclusions when we see one. Book covers work hard. Not …
Noteworthy Newtown
My travel piece about Newtown, Powys, is in the latest issue of The People’s Friend, and if you read it, you’ll soon discover, as I …
The Art of Advertising
Self-publishing is maturing. Ten years ago, we could upload our self-published books to Amazon and watch people buy them. There were far fewer self-published books …
Lovely Lake Vyrnwy
My feature about Lake Vyrnwy is in this week’s issue of The People’s Friend. Here are some more photos that weren’t used to accompany the …
Onny Meadows
I’ve got a few words in the latest issue of BBC Countryfile magazine, which focuses this month on wild flower meadows. (Check out number 1 …
Sizing Up Your Publisher
When it comes to finding a traditional publisher, does size matter? Simon Whaley chats to two writers about their experiences. On 1st July 2013 a …
Business of Writing – Don’t Get Infected!
There’s a virus spreading between writers and the infection rate is high. It has the power to destroy your creativity as it builds upon your …
A Model of Co-operation
The May 2021 issue of Best of British has my piece about Robert Owen. Now, for those of you who don’t know, Robert Owen is …
Artificial Intelligence
Can editing and proofing be automated? Simon Whaley explores online grammar services. I grew up in the 70s and 80s, when grammar was not the …