How to Be a Science Writer

Whether you're a seasoned science writer, greenhorn, dabbler, or just a person who likes to hear interesting science stories, you'll want to meet Thomas Hayden, co-editor of the brand new The Science Writers' Handbook: Everything You Need To Know To Pitch, Publish And Prosper In The Digital Age. Tom and fellow Handbook contributors Robin Mejia, Monya Baker, Douglas Fox, and Liza Gross will share personal stories from the trenches of science writing - tales of frustration, victory, danger, and more. Post storytime, the crew will address questions about how to build a sustainable, profitable, sane science writing career. We'll discuss topics such as finding and crafting a story, working with multimedia, pitching to publications, dealing with emotional issues like isolation and envy, understanding business structures, negotiating contracts, being profitable, and handling ethical matters. Whatever your level of experience, you're invited to come chat, share, and learn. Books will be available for sale at the event.

Speakers: The Science Writers' Handbook's Thomas Hayden, Robin Mejia, Monya Baker, Douglas Fox, and Liza Gross