Popular Science Writing
12 September online workshop + short personal feedback on 3 or 4 October (online)
General context
How do you write for a broad audience?
Would you like to share your research with a general audience, but you don't know where to start? In this online training, we guide you through the process, from idea to publication.
During an online workshop on 12 September, our coach Amy Leblanc reveals all the secrets of a popular science text.
During the workshop we immediately roll up our sleeves: you develop the concept of your own article, and you start writing.
You will continue the writing process at home and send the first version to our coach.
But you are not alone: you may repeat the most important lessons online. We will try to inspire you with many good examples, in different styles, forms, and genres.
You also receive individual feedback on your text on 3 or 4 October.
As icing on the cake, we will help you to get your work published by our media partner Biovox, on the website of The Conversation,... we will help you find the most suitable platform!
You learn how to write differently
The toolbox of popular science writing can also come in handy in your academic career, for example when writing grant proposals or reports.
You find an audience
We help you publish your finished text.
You build a network
You become part of a network of science communicators, on which you may count in the future.
- Are you a researcher or science communicator?
- Do you want or have to be able to translate your research into a clear and attractive text? Or do you want to write down your evidence-based view in an opinion piece?
- Are you available on 12 September and 3 or 4 October?
- Are you willing to put in your time and effort - not only for the workshop itself but also for the writing process and revision?
If yes, then this workshop is something for you!
- This training is only open for VIB participants and is free.
- This workshop is organized by SciComm Academy. For the registration procedure, see left below the registration button.
- Note that upon no show without valid justification a fee of € 100 will be charged and you will be blacklisted for the VIB training program for 1 year. Click here for more information.
Trainers
Amy LeBlanc
Amy LeBlanc is a freelance scientific copywriter and editor, translating complex client work into comprehensible and attractive communications. Before, she was Chief Editor at BioVox, an online life sciences news platform. Before moving into full-time science communication, she studied animal communication in Australia.