Since Josh brought this up... Another approach is to do your own popular writing. While academic training rarely prepares a scientist to do this and the reward structures in academia don't necessarily encourage popular writing, some scientists can pull this off. One good example of this in ecology is Bernd Heinrich. While some on
I thought I'd mention that (and I've mentioned it on here before) I teach an online writing class that many scientists take to do just that. I've had many Ecologgers in the class over the years - grad students, professors, etc. It is a 6 week class that teaches the ropes of how to publish in the popular press, from writing a query letter to learning how to be a better observer of the world around you and have that translate into better writing. It includes many Q&As from editors at magazines and journals you all might want to write for. If you're interested in more info, the website is www.wendeeholtcamp.com/nature.htm - the class outline is there too. There's one starting up April 23! :) Wendee Wendee Holtcamp ~ Writer * Photographer * Bohemian * Scientist Web: [www.wendeeholtcamp.com] Blog: [bohemianadventures.blogspot.com] Twitter: @bohemianone Next Online Magazine Writing Classes start April 23 & Jun 4, 2011 - Ask me!
