The Science Writers’ Essay Handbook
A guide to my favorite form, supported by an Idea Grant from The National Association of Science Writers. A companion to The Science Writers’ Handbook.
“A fine antidote for a tough case of writer’s block, as well as a solid resource for a science-writing class or for any science writer seeking to improve their craft.” — American Scientist
Though the essay form is more than four centuries old, it's perfectly suited to the digital age—and to science writing. The Science Writers' Essay Handbook will show you how to:
Recognize and develop essay ideas
Research and report for the essay form
Organize your material before you write
Develop a distinctive authorial voice
Revise and polish your essays for publication
Apply your essay-writing skills to stories of all kinds, from magazine features to multimedia productions to social-media posts
No matter what kind of science storyteller you are, The Science Writers' Essay Handbook will give you new tools to bring out the best in your work.