These are links to some of the sites I’ve found useful, either
as a writer or as a publisher.
Thorn Tree Publishing –
publishers of my latest novels: www.thorntreepublishing.co.uk
York Publishing Services –
the printing company I used for The Dreamchasers. I chose them initially
because they were happy for me to do as much or as little as I wanted
towards the finished product – and I was very pleased with
the result. The also have a really helpful website at www.yps-publishing.co.uk
The Self Publishing Magazine
– has articles on self-publishing and also reviews self-published
books: www.troubador.co.uk/selfpublishingmagazine
Society of Authors – has
guides on many writing-related topics, including self-publishing
and Print on Demand, which are also available to non-members: www.societyofauthors.net
Freelance Market News –
eleven issues a year, delivered to your door and full of market
suggestions for short stories and articles for all age groups. Visit
the website at www.freelancemarketnews.com
Writers’ News – a
monthly magazine, delivered to your door and full of useful news
for all kinds of writers. Visit the website at www.writersnews.co.uk
Writers’ Forum – another
monthly magazine for writers, delivered to your door or available
from newsagents. Full of helpful articles, as well as news of markets
and competitions, it is also very supportive of self-publishers.
Visit the website at www.writers-forum.com
Flair News – six copies
a year, available by subscription and the most positive approach
to writing you’ll ever come across! Visit their website at
www.flair4words.co.uk
and check out their other services for writers.
The Annual Writers’ Conference at Winchester –
usually held over the last weekend in June and certainly my favourite!
Visit the website at www.writersconference.co.uk
Drystone Radio – an online
radio station for the Yorkshire Dales. There’s an interview
with me on their website at www.drystoneradio.co.uk
Love Libraries “is a campaign
to make English libraries even better.” Visit their website
at www.lovelibraries.co.uk
Better still, visit your local library!
And, finally, Fudgie Design without
which you wouldn’t be reading this! Visit their website at
www.design.fudgie.co.uk |