Science Writing on Substack
Join DCSWA and a panel of experts to learn about science writing and science communications on Substack!
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Online
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- Event lasts 1 hour
Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xDYXl3xhTXGrfdg3YyNAgw
Join the D.C. Science Writers Association (DCSWA) on Thursday, Sept. 18 to learn how to use Substack to share news about science, medicine, health, and technology.
This free online Zoom webinar will include a panel of leading science writers and communicators who will provide insight about how they got started on Substack and are using the platform to share news with followers.
This special panel includes:
Holden Thorp, Ph.D., Science Forever
Timothy B. Lee, M.A., Understanding AI
Katelyn K. Jetelina, M.P.H., Ph.D., and Andrea Tamayo, M.S., Your Local Epidemiologist
Attendees can expect to learn more about:
- What does science writing look like on Substack?
- What types of science writers and communicators excel on the platform?
- How to start: Choose a beat, Substack name, and decide how often to post
- What to post: Digital, audio, video, notes, and more
- What cross-promotion efforts work well if you post across multiple sites or platforms?
- Engage followers: How can you measure success and communicate with impact?
- Reach: What strategies work well to expand your reach within and outside of the platform?
- What subscription model — free, paid, a combo, or donations — may work best for you?
About DCSWA:
The D.C. Science Writers Association (DCSWA) is a group of journalists, writers, public information officers (PIOs), and audio and video producers who cover breaking research, science and technology. Our events bring together science writers for socializing, networking, science-based tours and events, and professional development workshops.
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xDYXl3xhTXGrfdg3YyNAgw