Photography
My photographic practice began in 2007 when I bought my first proper camera- Nikon DLSR D40x to take photos on my cycling journey around the world. …
How to Write for Magazines
Excerpt from RGS Expedition Handbook 35 WRITING FOR MAGAZINES Miranda Haines 06 RGS Expedition Handbk 4/3/04 3:54 pm Page 401SELLING YOUR PIECE Mind …
Advice for Cycle Touring in Zanzibar, Africa from Seasoned Expert Pete Gostelow
What is the best time of the year to go? Anytime. Tanzania has a wet season from March-May and short rains October. It’s hottest in Jan/Feb. …
30 Things Mountain Biking has Taught Me About Life
Good writers have often used sport as a metaphor for life. Preparation wins races. Keep your gear clean. Gear isn’t everything. Don’t ride …
How to Get Sponsorship: Company Sponsorship Email Template
Back in 2006 when I had the idea to go on a cycle tour, it was my idea, and no one else’s. I thought, that I alone would take my bike, escape …
Weave of the Ride - A Book About Cycle Touring Across Europe
In my early twenties, one hot summer day seen through an office window, I felt as if I should be getting out on my bike more. A flippant message to a …
How to design an Indie book
Use your imagination beforehand and try to understand what is the most effective thing to do. Do research on other books in existence. Simple will be …
How does Cold Water Swimming Make You Feel?
You know that you have told yourself that you are going to do it. You have set up this self challenge that means that any time there is an opportunity …
How to market an ebook?
Very little joy from hours of spamming journalists Any media coverage I have got has proved so unproductive at selling books/makingmoney/opening …
The pros and cons of programming as a career
I’m self taught coder. It is the best way I have found to make money and it interests me. I like computers and I’ve always had a talent …