
Investigative science reporting is good for us all
A quarter-century ago, a hard-nosed Chicago Tribune investigative reporter named John Crewdson excoriated science journalists, in a piece headlined “Perky Cheerleaders,” for covering their beat as true believers, anxious for […] ...Keep Reading »

Learn to Speak Well
Every writer needs to know how to speak well, whether you’re discussing a story with an editor, participating in a pitch slam, or—if your writing is a hit—being a good […] ...Keep Reading »

Save the dates
‘Tis the season for deadlines! Science writers become science writers through myriad channels, but among the most popular avenues are graduate programs and fellowships. If you’re thinking about applying to graduate school […] ...Keep Reading »

Spotlight on the UCSC science communication program
Editor’s Note: Many paths lead to a career in science writing, but one of the most common is to go back to school. This post marks the launch of a new […] ...Keep Reading »

Bookshelf: Wonderbook by Jeff VanderMeer
As science fiction enthusiasts go, I’m an amateur. Sure, I’ve read classics like The Handmaid’s Tale, Brave New World, and Neuromancer. I’ve watched Battlestar Galactica (from the 2000s). More recently, after […] ...Keep Reading »