The story behind the story
Hear from those selected for our monthly showcase on how they got their winning story.
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The ABSW has an incredible, talented, diverse membership. Each month we ask members to let us know about the work they are most proud of for our ‘monthly showcase’.
But how do journalists identify these great stories and then take them all the way through to publication?
Hear from three of our members selected for the monthly showcase on how they ‘got the story’ and get some key advice and tips on succeeding with your stories and pitches.
The Panel:
Andy Extance - monthly showcase winner July 2023
Andy has been a freelance science writer since 2003, working for employers such as Chemistry World and BBC Future. He was news editor for Compound Semiconductor magazine from 2006-2009. He is also a director of Exeter Community Energy, director of Exeter Empirical, as well as the ABSW's Chair.
Andy Extance's article 'Chemist who survived thallium poisoning speaks out' was published in Chemical and Engineering News.
Our judges said: This piece is extraordinary! It is a spectacular piece of stamina and investigative reporting.
Rosa Furneaux – monthly showcase winner January 2023
Rosa Furneaux is an investigative journalist. She currently reports with the Reuters enterprise team in London, UK. As the Sir Harry Evans Fellow in Investigative Journalism, she is a member of Durham University’s Institute of Advanced Study. Previously, she reported on global health at the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, with particular focus on access to healthcare. Among other honours, she received the Amnesty International Award for New Journalist for her coverage of Covid-19 vaccine inequity.
Rosa Furneaux's article, written with Laura Margottini, 'The drug was meant to save children’s lives. Instead, they’re dying' was published in the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, and STAT News.
Our judges said: It was a thoroughly reported piece on a shocking subject of substandard cancer drugs being used to treat children with leukemia. So many twists and turns to unpick, and bravely reported.
Liam Drew – monthly showcase winner December 2022
Liam is a writer and journalist covering biology and medicine. He is a regular contributor to Nature, and their Outlook supplements. Prior to writing, Liam spent fifteen years doing neuroscience research at University College London and Columbia University, New York.
Liam’s article, ‘Abandoned: The human cost of neurotechnology failure’ was published in Nature
Our judges said: A brilliantly reported piece with such a strong human angle running through it, alongside business and science.
Chair: Katharine Sanderson, Senior Reporter, Nature Portfolio and ABSW Board member who oversees the monthly showcase programme
Date: Thursday March 21, 2024
Time: 18:00 – 19:00
Online (Zoom)
Free to ABSW members/£15 to non members
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