Category Careers in Science Communication
Where to Publish Your First Science Articles
Reading Time: 6 minutesYou’ve written your first science article. It’s clear, well-structured, and explains something complex in a way that actually makes sense. Then comes the uncomfortable question: where do you publish it? For many beginners, this is where momentum breaks. The writing is done, but the path forward is unclear. Should you aim high and pitch a […]
Building a Portfolio as a Beginner Science Writer (Without Waiting for Permission)
Reading Time: 5 minutesThere’s a moment almost every beginner hits. You want to start writing about science. You read articles, analyze how they’re structured, maybe even draft a few ideas. But when it comes to actually applying for opportunities, you stop. Because you don’t have a portfolio. And without a portfolio, it feels like you don’t have proof. […]
Science Journalism vs Science Communication: What’s the Difference?
Reading Time: 5 minutesAt first glance, science journalism and science communication look almost identical. Both explain research. Both translate complex ideas into something more accessible. Both often write articles, record podcasts, or speak to public audiences. So it’s easy to assume they’re the same thing. They’re not. The difference isn’t in the tools they use — it’s in […]
How to Start a Career in Science Writing With No Experience
Reading Time: 4 minutes“I’d love to write about science… but I have no experience.” This is where most people stop. Not because they lack knowledge. Not because they can’t write. But because they assume science writing is a closed field — something you enter only after years in academia or journalism. It’s not. Science writing is one of […]