A great number of expeditions and adventures are filmed, especially now the equipment to do so is cheap and accessible. But few projects ever reach the screen. My own film, Janapar, might well become one of them. Whinge, moan, etc. So far, James and I have received four rejections from four of the biggest film festivals […]
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Film Blog: Why Expedition Films Fail (And How You To Make Yours Better)
A great number of expeditions and adventures are filmed, especially now the equipment to do so is cheap and accessible. But few projects ever reach the screen.… »(More) Evidence For The Value Of Crafted Adventure Media
While defending my views on the use of social media on expeditions or journeys, I thought I'd share a reminder I recently received of why I bother raising such… »This Free "Bike Touring Basics" eBook Will Get You Up To Speed
If only everyone would read this gem of a free eBook before planning an epic bike ride. Bike Touring Basics, published by Friedel and Andrew Grant of the… »Why I Won't Be 'Live-Tweeting' My Next Expedition
This post was borne of a heated debate I recently had with a couple of friends. It arose from a remark along the lines of "I don't have time to read your blog,… »New Year, New Gear - Considerations When Comfortably Roughing It
I have a good working relationship with Mountain Safety Research, better known as MSR, who for several decades have been quietly turning out top-quality… »
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- Why Every Entrepreneur Should Self-Publish a Book 2012/01/29
US-centric but relevant, this is a good round-up of why a publishing deal isn't all it's cracked up to be, and the alternatives for today's authors. - 279 Days to Overnight Success 2012/01/27
Chris' chronicle of making a living from doing what he loves is a great example to us all. - DIY distribution nets millions for content creators | Make Film Teach Film 2012/01/20
New ways in which people are getting independent films in front of audiences - The Debunking Handbook: now freely available for download 2012/01/20
Sort the wheat from the chaff with this skeptics' toolbox. - How I Make a Living as an Adventurer // Andrew Skurka 2012/01/20
A welcome and candid discussion of 'professional' adventurism.
- Why Every Entrepreneur Should Self-Publish a Book 2012/01/29
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