Is anyone out there? Sourcing news stories
The Open Notebook tackles the issue of pinning down sources for interviews.
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#SciWri20 grants available to those in need
Are you in need of financial support to participate in ScienceWriters2020? Apply here for a grant of up to $500.
NASW leaders and volunteers respond to COVID-19
Over the past few months, NASW has been creating and curating resources to help journalists and writers live and work through the pandemic.
Pandemic reshapes conference plans
After a series of thoughtful conversations among the meeting hosts and partners, NASW and CASW decided that it was unwise to continue to plan for a large, in-person gathering, given the unknown and potentially high level of risk for individuals.
Career Updates
The NASW community celebrates the career milestones and continuing adventures of its professional and student members. Each issue, we share a roundup of awards, promotions, new jobs, travels, retirements, and other transitions of science writers in our community.
Regional Groups
ScienceWriters conferences may only happen once a year, but NASW members can find community in a regional science writers group all year round. These local professional networks—organized independently of NASW but often led by NASW members—provide exciting opportunities for bonding, learning, and sharing our common love for science writing.
Advance Copy
For this column, NASW book editor Lynne Lamberg asks NASW authors to tell how they came up with the idea for their book, developed a proposal, found an agent and publisher, funded and conducted research, and put the book together.