All about Simon Payn
I'm a writer, editor and marketing consultant -- and the go-to guy if you want to discover how powerful customer newsletters can benefit your business.
With 13 years' experience at all levels in magazines and newspapers, and a successful 7 years developing and managing the content of continental Europe's leading online English-language publisher, I can help you achieve your editorial and marketing aims -- in print and on the web.
Use this page to find out more about me. Also visit my blog.
And if you're looking someone who knows how to create customer loyalty and increase your profits, use the contact me link to get in touch.
My other websites
- Simon Payn's Blog
- About the incredible power of printed customer newsletters.
- All About Customer and Client Newsletters
- More on newsletters at this Squidoo lens.
- Ready to Go Newsletters
- The quick and easy way to keep customers coming back.
My Blog
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- Expatica
- I was editorial director of Expatica from 2000-2006, creating 6 sites read by half a million unique users per month.
- What the Guardian said about Expatica
- The Guardian said Expatica offers "Excellent news and analysis aimed at the English-speaking community."
- I've also written for The Guardian
- Here's an article I wrote about 21st Century communication methods for expats.
- And here'a another article I wrote for The Guardian
- This one's about living and working in Alberta, Canada.
My latest posts on Del.icio.us
Blogs and websites I read
- BBC News
- BBC News Online
- Guardian Unlimited
- The Guardian newspaper online
- Duct Tape Marketing
- Great collection of blogs about marketing.
- Seth's Blog
- Inspiring and always useful blog from Seth Godin.
- Springwise
- Great ideas for entrepreneurs.
- The Dilbert Blog
- Entertaining and intriguing blog from the creator of the Dilbert cartoon strip.
- Lifehacker
- Diverse and always useful collection of life hacks.
- John Carlton's Big Damn Blog
- Inspring truths from one of the world's greatest copywriters.
Books I love - and recommend you read
The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)
Amazon Price: $10.15 (as of 10/07/2008)
The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
Amazon Price: $11.97 (as of 10/07/2008)
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't
Amazon Price: $16.50 (as of 10/07/2008)
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 10/07/2008)
Maximum Achievement: Strategies and Skills That Will Unlock Your Hidden Powers to Succeed
Amazon Price: $10.20 (as of 10/07/2008)
