The National Association of Science Writers hosts the following email-based public discussion lists. The lists are unmoderated, but participation is subject to these policies.

• NASW-Books: For science writers with an interest in books
• NASW-Chat: Any topic
• NASW-FOIA: Freedom of information issues
• NASW-Freelance: Subjects specific to freelancing
• NASW-PIO: Subjects relevant to public information officers
• NASW-Talk: Subjects related to science writing
• NASW-Teach: Teaching science writing

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