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[Miscellany] Science communication, writing as craft, and why new stuff makes us (un)happy

Science communication I love this quote, that I read in the book “Communicating your research with social media” (page 40), recently:   2. Writing: Genius vs craft Sometimes, it is easy to feel disheartened about this “business” of writing. It seems to come so easily to others. So… effortlessly. Take famous writers, like Jane Austen, … Continue reading [Miscellany] Science communication, writing as craft, and why new stuff makes us (un)happy

Posted on June 3, 2019June 2, 2019 by anacanhotoPosted in PersonalTagged AcWri, BBC, Diderot effect, Jane Austen, Mark Walport, Public engagement, Science communication, Writing. 2 Comments

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