The Science Writers' Handbook - 9780738216560

Popular science writing has exploded in the past decade, both in print and online. Who better to guide writers striving to succeed in the profession than a group of award-winning independent journalists with a combined total of 225 years of experience? From Thomas Hayden’s chapter on the perfect pitch to Emma Maris’s advice on book proposals to Mark Schrope’s essential information on contracts, the members of SciLance give writers of all experience levels the practical information they need to succeed, as either a staffer or a freelancer. Going beyond craft, The Science Writer’s Handbook also tackles issues such as creating productive office space, balancing work and family, and finding lasting career satisfaction. It is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to prosper as a science writer in the new era of publishing.

Informazioni bibliografiche

• Titolo del Libro in lingua: The Science Writers' Handbook
• Sottotitolo: Everything You Need to Know to Pitch, Publish, and Prosper in the Digital Age
• Lingua: English
• Autori :  Writers of Scilance Hayden Thomas (EDT) Nijhuis Michelle (EDT)
• Editore: Da Capo Lifelong
• Collana: Da Capo Lifelong (Paperback)
• Data di Pubblicazione: 30 Aprile '13
• Genere: REFERENCE
• Argomenti :  Technical writing REFERENCE / Writing Skills. bisacs SCIENCE / Reference. bisacs
• Pagine: 308
• Dimensioni mm: 231 x 187 x 0
• EAN-13: 9780738216560