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.
Continue reading “Inside My Consultancy Workflow: From First Contact to Final Delivery”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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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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Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time
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Palaeontology Consultancy: Welcome to The Palaeo Minute your dinosaur dispatch from the Mesozoic frontier. In this edition, I take you behind-the-scenes of my consultancy work, exploring what the process involves and how scientific guidance shapes creative projects. It is an inside look at the research, decision‑making, and communication that bring prehistoric worlds to life.
Continue reading “Palaeontology Consultancy: Science Communication in Action”Building a Science Communication Platform: Three Essentials for Success
Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time
A warm welcome to The Palaeo Minute!
Welcome to this third bonus edition of The Palaeo Minute. In this edition, I wanted to share my three core principles in science communication, how to grow, sustain and stand out in the world of science outreach.
This bonus edition explores:
- Develop a Growth Strategy: Get the lowdown on how to create a growth strategy that will enable your project to flourish.
- Use Your Skills Wisely: Discover how to pace your workload & make it manageable.
- Connect with Science Communicators: Uncover how connections can lead to new points of view & project refinement.
The Secrets of Tyrannosaurs: Jaw Biomechanics
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Tyrannosaur Skulls & Evolution: Welcome to The Palaeo Minute your fossil dispatch from the Mesozoic frontier. In this edition I delve into the bone-crunching bite of tyrannosaurs, from their teeth to their skull adaptations. Get ready for the latest palaeobiology insights and jaw dropping discoveries, all packed into one mighty read.
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Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time
A warm welcome to The Palaeo Minute!
Welcome to this second bonus edition of The Palaeo Minute. In this edition, I wanted to share how I would approach writing a new Jurassic World sequel, and why I believe the franchise would receive help from having a palaeontologist directly involved in the script writing process.
This bonus edition explores:
- A New Opening: Explore how a sequel could begin with scientific mystery rather than the usual early‑film disaster.
- Dinosaurs as Animals: Discover how natural behaviour, interspecies interactions, & sequences from the novels could improve a sequel film.
- Scientists Who Shine: Discover why palaeontologists & researchers deserve to be written as capable, charismatic figures again.
- A Fresh Direction: Learn how rooting the story in real science can restore awe, tension, & authenticity to the Jurassic World franchise.
Exploring Hadrosaur Social Behaviour and Communication
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Crests, Calls & Cretaceous Kinships: This issue explores hadrosaur life beyond the bones. Dive into how these Cretaceous giants communicated, raised their young, and thrived together in mixed herds across the prehistoric world. I hope you enjoy the fascinating palaeontology content and discoveries in this edition.
This edition explores:
- Meet the Hadrosaur Family: The Saurolophinae (non-crested) vs. Lambeosaurinae (crested) hadrosaurs.
- How Hadrosaurs Communicated: Their social calls, signals & nesting behaviours.
- Herd Life Revealed: The fossil evidence proving hadrosaurs thrived in social groups.
- Dinosaur Parenting: Why hadrosaurs were devoted caregivers to their young.
Unveiling Prehistoric Treasures in The Judith River Formation in Montana
Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time
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Step into Montana’s Late Cretaceous wilderness, where dreams came true and 79-million-year-old fossils saw daylight again. In this edition of The Palaeo Minute, I take you behind the scenes of my fossil-hunting adventure in the Judith River Formation where ancient environments, incredible discoveries, and a lifelong dream came to life. I hope you enjoy the insights from the field and a closer look at this remarkable chapter in palaeontological exploration.
This edition explores:
- My Fossil Fieldwork in Montana: Digging deep into natural history!
- Excavating Dinosaur Fossils: The discoveries I made & the skills I gained.
- Step into the Late Cretaceous: Exploring this fossil rich site’s incredible dinosaur biodiversity.
- A Glimpse into a Lost World: The palaeoenvironment where dinosaurs thrived 79–75 million years ago.
The Secrets of Tyrannosaurs: Growth, Dominance, and Evolution
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Welcome to The Palaeo Minute your one-stop dispatch from the fossil frontier. In this thunderous edition I spotlight the mascot of the newsletter delving into the life and growth of tyrannosaurs, from their evolution to their ontogeny (development). Get ready for the latest palaeobiology insights and fossil-fuelled discoveries, all packed into one mighty read.
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