13 Vital Reminders For Writers
Writing is tough work. If I may be so bold as to attempt a simile, I’d say that it’s like walking through a dark forest, but with your legs tied together. So in actuality you’re not really walking at...
View ArticleI Wrote A Book, And Here’s Why I’d Like For You To Care About It
The title of this blogpost is true: I wrote a book. I mean, I don’t want to brag about it. But at the same time, I invested a heap of my life into it, so I’d kind of love if people noticed. That’s...
View ArticleThe Triumphant Tale of One Dude’s Crowdfunding Campaign
Hi there. My name is Daniel. And today I’d like to share a triumphant tale with you. I recently wrote a book called The Traveller, and to print the book I needed some funds. So I decided to do a...
View ArticleWhat To Hold On To
IT’S BEEN THREE years since I systematically dismantled my life. At that point I left my job and I gave up my rent-controlled apartment. I abandoned much of who I was and went in chase of a dream: one...
View ArticleHow To Travel The World (And Not Be A Douchebag)
I love to travel, but I am not a perfect traveller. My exploits have taken me to six different continents (awesome!), yet I have produced a size-12 carbon footprint (not-so-awesome!). Like many...
View Article13 Vital Reminders For Travellers
Your ticket is booked. Your backpack is loaded. Outside, you can hear the honk of a taxi. You take a deep breath, say goodbye to your apartment and lock the door behind you. As the taxi zooms along the...
View Article8 Tips For Crowdfunding
When I decided to publish my first book — The Traveller: Notes from an Imperfect Journey Around the World — independently, I knew I would have to get serious about crowdfunding. The process of...
View ArticleHow To Write A Book (Advice in GIF Format)
You’re a creative person. In your mind, you’re often inventing entire scenes filled with quirky characters, witty repartee and dramatic departures. The truth is that you’ve got a book in you — and...
View ArticlePhoto Essay: Questioning Consumption
Over the past few years I’ve had the privilege to partner with a forward-thinking marketing agency called N/A Inc. One of the projects I managed was a photo essay entitled Questioning Consumption,...
View ArticleStay Tuned…
Thanks for visiting danielbaylis.ca. Please take a moment to noodle around. Currently, I’m rebuilding the site and hope to launch something new in early 2016. In the meantime, make sure you’re...
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