The Science Writers’ Handbook
I'm the co-editor of The Science Writers’ Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Pitch, Publish and Prosper in the Digital Age. A collaborative effort of a longstanding community of science writers, it’s full of advice on making a living, and a life, as a science writer in today’s fast-changing media landscape.
This indispensable guide shows you how to:
Jump-start your career as a freelance or staff science writer
Develop stories and hooks that editors can't resist
Find ideas, pitch stories and report narrative
Navigate the emotional side of writing (envy, loneliness, rejection)
Handle the business details (contracts, taxes, retirement saving, insurance)
Balance freelance work with the rest of your life—even kids
With over 300 years of hard-won experience, the Writers of SciLance know how to prosper in the evolving world of popular science writing. They want you to succeed too. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned veteran, these award-winning pros will help you to polish skills, improve business smarts, and create community in a rewarding but often solitary field.