The Spark magazine was founded in 1993 as an ethical quarterly. Ideas for articles relating to positive change with a link to the West Country are welcomed. Payment is 11p per word.
Details: email: editor@thespark. co.uk; website: www.thespark.co.uk
Amy Liptrot’s story of reconnecting with her native Orkney Islands after time in London, The Outrun, was the winner of the Wainwright Golden Beer prize, worth £5,000, for the best UK nature and travel writing, named after respected country writer Alfred Wainwright.