For video news publisher NowThis, social platforms have become even more important since the publisher effectively shut down its website early 2015. At a recent journalism event, NowThis-editor Sarah Frank talked about how to make content fly on various social platforms.

Made in Cheshire - a roll call of Chester blogs. Wednesday, 26 March 2008. My attention has been drawn to local publisher, Northern Eye Books. Northern Eye has an interesting catalogue covering Chester, Cheshire and north Wales. Northern Eye also has a blog.

Monday, 19 January 2009. A cure for Blue Monday. Today is, apparently, the most depressing day of the year. So says the BBC online news. 8220;A cup of tea, a snack, a chat.

Adventures in the kitchen for solo food lovers. Sunday, 12 January 2014. My love of Greek food is limitless and moussaka is one of my favourite comfort foods, especially in winter. 2 tomatoes, finely chopped.

Following on from part 1. Here are some more tips I picked up in my freelance career. Write about what you know. As I explained in this post.

My neighbouring village Burghead brought in the New Year in its usual style. And then, so I hear, a ceilidh of suitable proportions. Big flames are needed once in a while! Links to this post.

Political commentary from a Melburnian journo student. June 16, 2009 in General Musings. Des Moran outside his Ascot Vale home.