It's #BackToSchool check up time! Vaccines can cause pain & fear in kids, but there are ways to help. Book a 15-minute 1-on-1 Zoom interview with Dr. Stefan Friedrichsdorf (Stefan J. Friedrichsdorf, MD) (UCSF Benioff SF) on Aug. 26 (1-3 p.m. EDT) to learn the latest. bit.ly/3AsdorD

In this interview between Katharine Gammon and Rebecca 🌕 Boyle, Boyle dives into the book writing process and what she did to help her readers feel like they were on the moon. theopennotebook.com/2024/03/26/reb…

Our Source Diversity Report sets the stage for our future efforts to expand the diversity of our sources, allowing us to set more ambitious goals for growth in the categories discussed above and for considering tracking additional dimensions of diversity. theopennotebook.com/source-diversi…

An expanded edition of The Craft of Science Writing will drop Nov. 5. Pre-order from UChicagoPress to save 30% (code: UCPNEW). press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book…

By publicly sharing 5 years of source data, we aim to be transparent about our efforts to expand the diversity of sources represented in our stories and our goals for continued improvement. theopennotebook.com/source-diversi…

Technology stories can be more relatable when you have a human story or angle, Rod McCullom tells darren incorvaia. theopennotebook.com/2024/04/30/rod…

“We know that Black, brown, and poor women are disproportionately prosecuted for pregnancy-related issues, and Black women are more than two times as likely to have a stillbirth as white women.” – Duaa Eldeib. theopennotebook.com/2024/08/06/dua…

Are you new to science writing? Here's a place to access resources, advice and more as you get started. theopennotebook.com/getting-starte…

Our free, public database will help you expand your network and find freelancers, colleagues, and mentors. theopennotebook.com

Pro tip from freelancer Esther Wei-Yun Landhuis: Several times a week, I visit websites of outlets I write for (or would like to pitch) and read recent stories. theopennotebook.com/2024/03/19/a-d…

So much of reporting is a self-directed process. While examples of published stories are (almost) endless, there's inherently less visibility behind-the-scenes into how good science journalism gets made. Here it is made visible. theopennotebook.com/topic/organiza…

We’re tracking the diversity of sources included in TON articles and here’s what we’ve found so far. theopennotebook.com/source-diversi…

By empowering journalists with the right tools, training, and resources, The Open Notebook cultivates a vibrant community that effectively serves the public’s need for reliable information. Get started here. theopennotebook.com/where-to-get-s…

We're saddened to learn of Steve Silberman's passing. Steve was a great friend of TON and the science writing community as a whole. We know his impact will endure. Here's an example of just one of many ways Steve made important contributions to the world. theopennotebook.com/2017/10/24/wri…

Science is essential for addressing issues that affect local communities: extreme weather, opioid addiction, reproductive health access, gun violence, housing, transportation, agriculture, and many others.Local journalists can play a crucial role. theopennotebook.com/covering-scien…

Expand and diversify your networks. Find potential freelancers, collaborators, editors to pitch, conference panelists, award judges, new colleagues, voices to follow on social media, and more. theopennotebook.com/writers/

Our publications and programs empower journalists in the U.S. and globally to tell stories that matter, contributing to an informed and engaged society. They are for anyone covering science, whether or not you consider yourself a science journalist. theopennotebook.com/programs/

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