One of the biggest challenges that science writers face is explaining complicated technical matters without bogging down their stories, Carl Zimmer writes in a guide to keeping them lively: "The most important step in explaining something well is to figure out what’s the minimum amount of explanation required for readers to understand your overall piece." Zimmer writes. "You can then try to make your explanation as delightful to read as the most unexpected plot twist."
July 13, 2015
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