Finding equilibrium between your day job and your sideline as a science writer can challenging, but in this post, we explore strategies to help you strike a balance and make the most of both roles.
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Twitter is a powerful platform for building relationships and growing your online presence as a scientist. But to be successful, it is important to understand the principle of reciprocity and also how the platform’s algorithms work to maximise your visibility.
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One of the key barriers to getting writing done is finding the time, especially if you are working on a longer piece, such as a scientific paper, review, a long-form popular science feature or even a book. In our courses, we offer lots of advice on how to get your writing done, and one of
Why blog? Scientists blog for many different reasons. They may have a specific area of expertise, or they may just want to help raise awareness about important scientific discoveries. Blogging can also provide you with a platform for networking and connecting with other scientists who are interested in similar subject areas. Whatever the reason, science
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Science writing is a difficult business. It requires not just an understanding of the subject matter, but also a mastery of grammar, spelling and clarity. This can make composing a first draft feel daunting and time-consuming. But with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), it is possible to write faster and more efficiently. There are
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Science communication news, opportunities, events and jobs for February 2022
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What’s the one thing you can do to transform your prospects of becoming a science writer? Enter science writing competitions. Surprisingly, you don’t even have to win. Many professional science writers and science journalists only made the shortlists, but have nonetheless gone on to forge highly successful careers (and win journalism prizes). It’s a tried
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