Alison McNicol

Alison McNicol is UK-based writer, crafter, cake maker and creative business expert, and author of a host of books on sewing, craft, cakes and creative entrepreneurship.

Before the writing bug struck, Alison also created a successful chain of branded sewing clubs, and her My Sewing School package is now helping women pass on their skills and make money teaching kids and adults to sew in their local area (www.mysewingschool.co.uk).

Following the success of her Sew Easy Kits range of sewing and craft kits, Alison decided to share her business experience to write "The Craft Business Handbook: The Essential Guide to Making Money from your Crafts and Handmade Products". A companion book, featuring interviews with 30 of her fellow craft business owners followed: "Craft Business Heroes - 30 Creative Entrepreneurs Share The Secrets Of Their Success".

Alison is also a passionate cake decorator and applied her cake and business skills to author "Start A Cake Business From Home - How To Make Money from your Handmade Celebration Cakes, Cupcakes, Cake Pops and more!"