Category Archives: writing

What Are Bloggers’ Legal Rights?

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

If you’re a blogger or independent journalist, do you know your legal rights and risks? If not, there are organizations online that can help you. Today, experts from Harvard University and Boston University explored journalists’ rights in a panel called … Continue reading →

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Can Simplifying Jargon Be Entertaining?

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

Sometimes the act of simplifying jargon can be very amusing. At the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2013 Annual Meeting this week, one of the presenters cited this xkcd comic strip with a down-to-earth illustration of a space shuttle. … Continue reading →

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My Writing Goals for 2013

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

In November, I withdrew into the snowy environment of northern Massachusetts to reflect on my goals for the coming year. I live next to a park belonging to the Trustees of Reservations, so bluejays and nuthatches kept me company while … Continue reading →

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Simplifying Science Writing

Posted on August 11, 2012 by

I am ghostwriting part of an environmental physics book. That is why my blog posts have been sporadic recently. Writing about physics has taught me more about simplicity in science writing. Although I was almost a physics major during college, … Continue reading →

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The Flaws of Personal Branding

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

When I was a college student, I felt free to explore different interests and groups without worrying about how that would affect my personal brand. Now, recent graduates sit through workshops like “Careers, Beers and the Brand Called You.” Although … Continue reading →

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Science Communication Toolkit: Part 2: Using Poetic Skills

Posted on April 21, 2012 by

I just returned from the Mass Poetry Festival with many ideas about how poetic skills can enrich science writing. Poetry isn’t very popular in the United States, although the slam movement has opened it to a broader audience. As a former … Continue reading →

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Blog Poll for the New Year

Posted on December 30, 2011 by
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Science Writing and Modernism

Posted on November 21, 2010 by

I fell asleep while watching the movie Helvetica last week. Like the font it describes, the film seems simple and empty. But it also sets the letters in context. Helvetica is a product of the reconstruction of Europe during the … Continue reading →

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More Inspiration Fuel…

Posted on April 25, 2010 by

Like many jobs, writing becomes much more fun once you have the right tools. Why else would people buy Moleskine journalism notebooks? If you’re using a standard word processing program for writing, try visiting some of these websites. Liquid Story … Continue reading →

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Writer’s block busters

Posted on November 22, 2009 by

Although creative writing isn’t the main focus of this blog, I’ve collected some useful tools that I’d like to share here. They range from practical advice that I completely support to techniques that I will probably never try. The advice … Continue reading →

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