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Why Minimum Fees Matter in Professional Palaeontology Consultancy

Scientific consultancy is widely used across creative industries, yet its purpose is often misunderstood. Many teams recognise the need for accurate science, but far fewer understand how specialist expertise fits into a production or why minimum fees are part of that process. From the outside these fees can seem unusual but they exist for clear practical reasons that support both the consultant and the creators involved.

This article outlines why minimum fees matter, what they enable, and how structured scientific involvement helps build stronger, more reliable prehistoric projects across media.

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Inside My Consultancy Workflow: From First Contact to Final Delivery

If you are considering working with me, here is a transparent look at how my consultancy process works from first contact to final delivery. This is the same structured workflow I use with publishers, documentary teams, game studios, exhibition teams, and other creative partners.

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When You Actually Need a Palaeontology Consultant (And When You Don’t)

Not every project that features dinosaurs or prehistoric life needs a palaeontology consultant. That may sound unusual coming from someone who works in this field, but it is true. Some productions benefit enormously from scientific input, while others gain very little. Knowing the difference helps you make sensible decisions, avoid unnecessary costs and bring in expertise only when it genuinely improves the work.

This article explains when expert input is needed, when it is not and how thoughtful scientific guidance can elevate a palaeo project for the better.

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How to Approach a Palaeontology Consultant

You have a palaeontology-related project and you need expert help. That is a great place to start, because bringing a consultant on board early can really improve the scientific accuracy and overall quality of your work. But after years of receiving consultancy enquiries, I have noticed that many people simply do not know how to approach a palaeontologist in a professional and straightforward way. Some emails make the whole process far more complicated than it needs to be, for both you and for me.

To make things easier, here are three common mistakes to avoid, along with what to do instead.

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