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Credits: Pixabay via PexelsWhat do you mean I need insurance as a science writer? | Journo Resources

This content was supported and created with the help of the ABSW, as part of the Journo Resources Fellowship 2024. By Nichola Ibe.
14 Jul 2025
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Andy Ridgway speaking at the ABSW Summer School 2025Tackling misinformation is a long game: here’s how science journalists can help

A panel of writers, researchers, and industry experts shared their insights on how to spot and counter misinformation at #abswss25. By Jasmeen Kanwal.
13 Jul 2025
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Books in a shelfBook recommendations by ABSW members

ABSW members are invited to suggest books, ideally written by science writers, that involve research into historical facts and characters.
20 May 2025
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Picture showing the destruction in Ukraine due to the warHow and what to report on science and conflict

Expert advice from a panel of science writers and researchers on how to find science stories and sources in a conflict zone. By Zainab Hussain
22 Apr 2025
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Close up photo of a PC screen showing codeHandy AI tools for science writers

There's a world of free and paid AI tools at your disposal, but which can be useful for a science writer? By Zoe Chernova
11 Mar 2025
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Women sitting at a computer editing a text documentAnalysis writing: insights from a workshop led by Tom Whipple

The ABSW workshop on Analysis Writing took place on November 29, 2024. It was led by The Times Science Editor, Tom Whipple. By Zainab Hussain
10 Jan 2025

Self-publishing vs. Traditional publishing: what to expect?

Once you decide to publish a book, you are faced with a lot of choices. Here are some tips to help you make that easier. By Zoe Chernova
3 Jan 2025
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Foto de RF._.studio: https://www.pexels.com/pt-br/foto/quimico-de-colheita-segurando-um-modelo-de-molecula-nas-maos-3825527/Diversity, equity and inclusion resources

Here are some useful resources (guides, databases, and discussion forums) to help you diversify your sources.
28 Oct 2024
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Photo by Huỳnh Đạt/PexelBooks for science writers

Books can be useful resources for science journalists and science writers learning the craft.
29 Apr 2024

Reporting on Science & Technology for non specialist reporters

Resources from Journo Resources fellowship program funded by the ABSW
16 Aug 2023

Feature Feast

Do you want to improve your feature-writing or editing?
18 May 2023

Science Writing News Roundup

18 May 2023

Getting your non-fiction book written and published

Get advice from Brian Clegg's blogs.
5 May 2023

Kevin McConway’s statistics reading & resources list for journalists

Written by Zoe Beketova, final year student, UCL and ABSW volunteer
8 Dec 2022
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How to become a science writer - an ABSW guide

Written by Mun Keat Looi, and supported by UK Research and Innovation, this guide was created as part of the ABSW's 75th anniversary activities.
8 Feb 2022

Coronavirus, statistical chaos and the news: preliminary reflections from journalists and scholars

Resources from December 2020 joint symposium of Bournemouth University, Royal Statistical Society and ABSW
13 Apr 2021

Suggested minimum rates for science journalists

What price should science reporters, writers, producers, editors, subeditors, translators and media trainers charge?
13 Jul 2020
Members only

A manifesto on freelance science writing for editors and freelancers

Drafted in October 2019 to highlight the common challenges freelance science writers face, with the goal of improving working conditions and wellbeing
11 Jul 2020
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