The board of the San Diego Science Writers Association (SANDSWA) condemns violence and racism, and we are angered by the increase in hate crimes across our country targeting communities of color. In the past year, there have been 3,800 reported anti-Asian racist incidents -- only a fraction of the incidents that actually occur due to …
3 Easy Ways to Find Diverse Sources for Your Stories (or Press Releases)
By Monica May Shutterstock Many of us want to include more people who are underrepresented in science in our stories, but may not know where to begin. To help this process become easier—and hopefully at some point second nature—SANDSWA’s Social Justice in Science Writing club recently read the Open Notebook piece “Finding Diverse Sources for …
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SANDSWA book club recap: The Perfect Predator by Steffanie Strathdee
By Deborah Bright My husband found out he had cancer for the third time at the age of 25. I didn’t know him then, and I’ll be forever grateful to the team of doctors at the Mayo Clinic for saving his life. But even though he’s been cancer-free for five years now, he still wakes …
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Transcending (Human) Nature: What Emerson Can Teach Us About Science Communication
By Tiffany Fox Although it’s an unlikely source of guidance for science writers, Transcendentalist philosophy — made famous by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau and other 19th century thinkers — is surprisingly relevant for anyone seeking to persuade readers to take an interest in the natural world. The Transcendentalists are most often referenced in …
You’re Working from Home Now
I’ve been freelancing from my home office for around eight years, and I would be reluctant to trade back. I enjoy the freedom and flexibility. On the other hand, it wasn’t an easy transition. I missed having colleagues close by and sometimes had trouble budgeting my time. For those who are working from home for …
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