Penguins from space and other editing hazards
The work of an editor can be terrifying sometimes, so it's not a surprise that a lot of writers hesitate to make the leap into it.
Oct. 22, 2018
NASW news
Freelancers got some great news at #SciWri18. Starting early next year, NASW members can join the National Writers Union for just $150 a year, Kendall Powell announced at the "How to get paid" panel in Washington, D.C.
Oct. 22, 2018
Engaging the changing faces and voices of mass media
It is time for journalists and writers to accept Latinx audiences as part of the U.S. mainstream, as corporate America has done.
Oct. 15, 2018
Diving into the gloom without losing the light
Writing about the world's most critical and looming problems — like climate change, war, the specter of disease, and biodiversity collapse — can be a prickly, foreboding undertaking, but it's something that science writers increasingly must tackle.
Oct. 14, 2018
Pitch Slam
Pitching a story to an editor is one of the most daunting tasks a journalist has to carry out. At the Pitch Slam session for ScienceWriters 2018, the anxiety was almost palpable
Oct. 14, 2018When you're in front of a live audience, there's no editing out less-than-engaging interactions.
Oct. 14, 2018
The future is now: How science communicators can adapt to preprints
Rather than rehashing the debate of whether preprints could be used for news stories, the session's panelists described best approaches for reporters, editors, and PIOs to work with preprints.
Oct. 14, 2018
Show, not tell: The art of writing science videos
Videos are a great way to communicate science. A panel of science video producers offered tips on how to use this medium well.
Oct. 14, 2018
NASW business meeting
Committee updates, awards, and discussion of two constitutional amendments marked this year's business meeting at ScienceWriters 2018.
Oct. 14, 2018