The Truth About The Stories We Share
In a world of filtered perfection, we need stories that matter. This is where I share the tools I use to find them.
As a doctor turned journalist, I’ve spent decades dissecting how we tell the stories of the world and how we can try to do so with integrity. I don’t always get it right. But here is my archive of craft, ethics, and the ‘Be The Change’ philosophy, together with tools if you want to sharpen your own skills.
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How to Join Patreon: A Step by Step Guide
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15 Sustainable Beach Tips That Will Surprise You (and How Alabama Is Leading the Way)
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Is Dark Tourism Ethical? What You Need to Know
Sometimes called thanatourism or black tourism, so called dark tourism is on the rise. From concentration camps to disaster sites, the question arises: is dark tourism ethical? Trigger warning: this blog post discusses subjects which some may find distressing. Is Dark Tourism Ethical? Few things compare to the sticky, raised purple of clumped blood on … Read more
The Ethical Dimension
Be the change
Sustainable travel isn’t just about plastic-free water bottles; it’s about the footprint our stories leave behind. These are my field reports on responsible tourism and industry ethics.
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The Craft of Writing
Find the pulse
How to move beyond the postcard and find the pulse of a place. From narrative structure to the practicalities of a creative career.
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How to move beyond the postcard and find the pulse of a place. From narrative structure to the practicalities of a creative career.
Write a short and relevant headline
Use this short paragraph to write a supporting description of your list item. Remember to let your readers know why this list item is essential.
Write a short and relevant headline
Use this short paragraph to write a supporting description of your list item. Remember to let your readers know why this list item is essential.
YOUR TOOLKIT
Our Signature Writing Course…
A great way to make notes, keep stories and engage all the senses when you travel.
- Flexible formats
- 101 Journal prompts
- The science behind it all
Professional Equipment
The tools of the trade
From the gear I use in the field to the digital systems that keep the Lab running.
Twenty years of travel journalism, distilled into a system for responsible storytelling and creative craft.
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Use this short paragraph to write a supporting description of your list item. Remember to let your readers know why this list item is essential.
Write a short and relevant headline
Use this short paragraph to write a supporting description of your list item. Remember to let your readers know why this list item is essential.
YOUR TOOLKIT
Our Signature Writing Course…
A great way to make notes, keep stories and engage all the senses when you travel.
- Flexible formats
- 101 Journal prompts
- The science behind it all