This is a news roundup with the latest news, opportunities, resources, videos, and events related to science writing and science journalism.
I want to hear from you. What would you like to see in the newsletter? Have a cool project to share? Please send your suggestions to sciencewriting@substack.com
Testimonials
“With the wide range of news it regularly includes, the Science Writing News Roundup is quickly becoming an indispensable resource.” - Siri Carpenter, Co-founder & Editor of The Open Notebook, President of the National Association of Science Writers. (September 5, 2020)
“The Science Writing News Roundup is jam-packed with useful best practices articles, training events, and general news in science writing. It’s also nicely inclusive of journalists, institutional writers, and freelancers who do both. As both an active science writer and someone who runs a community of practice for other science communicators, it’s becoming essential to my work.” - Shannon Brescher Shea, Institutional science writer and author of the book “Growing Sustainable Together: Practical Resources to Raise Kind, Engaged, Resilient Children” (September 18, 2020).
“The Roundup is a terrific collection of news and opportunities for new and experienced science writers alike. Check it out!” - Amber Dance, PhD., Freelance Science Journalist & Developmental Editor (September 2, 2020)
“Every week, I look forward to the newsletter as it gives me a glimpse of many happenings in the science writing and journalism community. I love the sleek presentation and I have had a chance to come across some of the best advice and information necessary in the field. No matter in what part of the world I am, I can easily get to know the events, grants and news about anything regarding science journalism. I appreciate the immense effort being put to curate this gem. Well done!” - Spoorthy Raman, Managing Editor at Research Matters (September 5, 2020)
“I am a self-educated science communicator from Romania, a country where there is no formal training in the field. As such, I've always been on the hunt for useful resources, from which I can learn, become better at my job and help me "preach" science writing to researchers. The Science Writing News Roundup is the newsletter that had been missing from my life. I now simply open my inbox and all the information I used to spend hours searching for is now waiting for me in one organised, clean-looking, thoughtfully curated email.” - Mădălina Cocea, Science Communicator (September 3, 2020)
“I'm honored that my short online course about Science Communication in the wake of COVID-19 for has become part of the Science Writing News Roundup with Marianna Limas. This is a valuable resource for anyone interested in current events, news, and of course, science. The Roundup brings in personal perspectives and well-researched arguments about current science events. As a science communicator, I highly recommend this resource!” - Kenna Castleberry, Digital Communications Specialist at Katie Anderson Coaching and the MBC Group LLC (September 2, 2020)
“Science Writing News Roundup is a convenient one-stop update for all things science writing, from what's happening this week to what tools and insights can make the job easier. I always look forward to opening it!” - Erin Zimmerman, Ph.D. Freelance Science Writer (September 4, 2020)
“Love the Info! I got my first Science Writing News Round-Up last week and WOW, was it worth it. I get so many emails I barely open, but this one is well definitely worth reading. It was chock-full of opportunities and a great round-up of news and resources that will help improve my writing, sourcing, and career. It would be really helpful to have editor Q&As or to share when editors are looking for stories!” - Wendee Nicole, M.S., Writer, Photographer, Editor (September 1, 2020)
“Newsletters can be a tough nut to crack, but this roundup of science writing is off to a great start. It’s already a good resource!” - Jeanette Beebe, reporter at The COVID Tracking Project (September 2, 2020)
