I think we can say it’s official.
I’ve now stopped writing the Teasers for the Brentwood Gazette.
The editor, Alan, told me — and has reiterated — that they want to keep them: but only as an online presence.
And that the Teasers will no longer feature in the print edition.
Which is why I’m withdrawing them.
Going on the feedback I’ve had from Gazette readers, the Teasers audience are mostly older: and ones prefer the print version, rather than the online version.
Yes: I’ve enjoyed writing them. Yes, they’ve received very good feedback. Yes, having them there has nudged Nik Nak’s Old Peculiar up Google’s famous ranking.
And, yes, both Gazette staff and readers have been very supportive of them, generally.
But I honestly believe there is no point in continuing them, unless the Weekly Teasers are available both in print, and online: and thus getting maximum exposure.
I hate to do it, but feel I must.
As a final thought?
If you wish to complain about this — and frankly, I’d love it if you did — please leave me a comment.
But ALSO feel free to voice an opinion to the Gazette, itself.
By phoning them on 01245 602700, emailing them on editorial@gazettenews.co.uk or alan.woods@gazettenews.co.uk, or by writing to the editor, at:
Brentwood Gazette,1st Floor,Kestrel House,Hedgerows Business Park,Colchester Road,Chelmsford,EssexCM2 5PF.
Thanking you.
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