Whoever you are and whatever you do, chances are there is an organisation you know which would benefit from some extra publicity. That could be a business you run, a group you are a part of – from the local Brownies troupe to the pub darts team – or a cafe or shop you like […]
Graphic design tips don’t come much more basic than keep it simple. In this blog I’ll be explaining why that is my golden rule for any kind of graphic design. Whether you’re working out how to use Photoshop on your family pictures or trying your hand at Adobe Illustrator for a bookclub poster, it’s tempting to make use […]
Copywriting jobs don’t come much more enjoyable than going away to a zoo/theme park/holiday resort for a family weekend. That was where I ended up recently when I was asked to do some freelance travel writing for Trinity Mirror. Flamingo Land in Yorkshire was the destination, with accommodation provided and the opportunity to not just […]
On Wednesday lunchtime this week I was talking to an accountant friend of mine. It being the day of the Europa League Final, and him being a season-ticket holding staunch fan of Liverpool FC, he had something a bit special planned for that night’s game. A small group of friends and clients were being invited […]
Earlier this year, a new website called West Kirby Today launched. Run by two highly experienced and talented journalists, former Liverpool Post and Welsh Daily Post editor Mark Thomas and ex-Liverpool Echo reporter Emma Gunby, the site focuses exclusively on the Wirral areas of West Kirby, Hoylake, Meols and Caldy. It’s a great idea – […]
Journalists get press releases every day. These rules will help get yours in the paper. 1. Get your facts right Number one because it is undoubtedly the most important. If you are sending some information to a journalist about an event which happens on Saturday March 12, make sure that is the date on the […]
Last month I made a birthday card for my friend Rachel’s son Josh. Josh is seven years old and Minecraft mad like the rest of the seven-year-old population, so the first thing I did was find an image of Minecraft character Steve to put on the front. The second thing I did was very important […]