Business Banking
Does the thought of having a business bank account for your writing business fill you with a fear of transaction charges and monthly fees? Well, fear no more, for it’s …
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Charming Kirkby Lonsdale
“You’ll have to turn round in a minute,” says an elderly chap, walking his dog. “The footpath is closed.” He thumbs over his shoulder as his West Highland Terrier jumps …
Ask The Agent – Juliet Pickering
Juliet Pickering’s literary career began at Waterstones before she joined the AP Watt Literary Agency in 2003. Ten years later, she moved to Blake Friedmann, and became Vice Head of …
Selling Direct
When it comes to the business of writing and self-publishing, many authors think about selling their books via Amazon first. That makes sense because it is one of the biggest …
South Warwickshire Literary Festival – 21st September 2024
I’m delighted to be running a Travel Writing Workshop at this year’s South Warwickshire Literary Festival, which takes place in Leamington Spa, on Saturday 21st September 2024. Discover how to …
The Relaxed Writer
The start of a new year is a great time for setting our writing goals for the coming months. Perhaps this will be the year you finally get that book …
Glorious Gloucester
Mt feature about looking for a special Christmas present features in the latest issue of The People’s Friend magazine (dated 25th November 2023). Gloucester is a fab place to explore, …
Mitchell’s Fold and Bromlow Callow
The December 2023 issue of Country Walking features my 6.25-mile walk around Mitchell’s Fold stone circle, and the tree-topped hill of Bromlow Callow. Here’s a view of Mitchell’s Fold: And …
A Maker’s Christmas – This England
1. Jo and Richie Evans: Figgys Christmas Pudding, Woodbury Salterton, Devon “We’re surprisingly busy all year round because many independent retailers plan a long way in advance. Some even order …
Ask The Agent – Stephanie Glencross
Stephanie Glencross joined David Higham Associates in 2018. Previously, she was an editor at Gregory & Company and edited award-winning novelists like Val McDermid, Minette Walters, and Tan Twan Eng. Her list …