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March 6, 2023March 6, 2023Science Communication

The Hero’s Journey, Part 3: Character-Driven Nonfiction

A N-95 respirator mask.

Last week I offered a generic look at what a nonfiction hero’s journey looks like. Today I’ll get specific by deconstructing a character-based example.

February 27, 2023Science Communication

The Hero’s Journey, Part 2: In Non-Fiction

In non-fiction, the Hero's Journey looks a little different but still remains very recognizable.

Let’s take a look at how the Hero’s Journey gets used in non-fiction.

February 20, 2023Science Communication

The Hero’s Journey, Part 1: The Classic Version

A stack of children's books. Photo by Nick Fewings.

To tell better scientific stories, let’s delve into a classic fictional storytelling structure: the Hero’s Journey.

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023Science Communication

The Tools I Use to Write

There are lots of tools out there, but here are a few I use.

There are at least as many ways to write as there are writers. Here’s a look at some of the ways that I write and the tools I use when doing so.

February 6, 2023Science Communication

Five Questions to Ask When Writing From Samples

Writing samples are only useful if you analyze them.

Whatever you’re writing — whether it’s a journal article, grant proposal, or research poster — chances are you’ve found some samples to […]

January 30, 2023Science Communication

How I Write, January 2023 Edition

Writing isn't straightforward.

Take a look inside my process during writing a chapter for my book.

January 23, 2023Science Communication

Deconstructing Good Scicomm

Illustration of a COVID-19 virus.

In my workshops, I often recommend that when you find a piece of scicomm that you like, take a little time to […]

January 16, 2023January 16, 2023Science Communication

Stop Saying That Communication is Time Wasted

Not my cousin. But probably not far off, either.

A few years ago — shortly before the COVID pandemic up-ended life — I had a chance to travel back to Texas […]

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023Science Communication

Bringing Cutting-Edge Science to Kids

Kids and scientists working together.

One of my favorite Einstein quotes comes from a story told by physicist Louis de Broglie. As de Broglie tells it, Einstein […]

January 2, 2023January 3, 2023Science Communication

What Star Wars Teaches Us About Animations in Presentations

A screen wipe in Star Wars Episode IV, during a transition from the villains to the Rebel Alliance.

Why the transitional animation should NOT be with you.

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