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The Connector newsletter offers guides to specific topics, showcases great science writing, includes interviews, and more — all to highlight essential resources in science writing, communication, and journalism. Expect a new edition every three weeks.

Past Newsletters

Upcoming Connector Chat: Communicating in the misinformation era

On Tuesday, April 16, join us for our third Connector Chat. We’ll discuss science journalism and communication in the misinformation era, including why misinformation is so appealing and how to work effectively in this climate. Learn more about the Chat below, then keep reading for reminders of upcoming fellowship deadlines and more.
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COVID-19 resource roundup for the pandemic’s anniversary

As we approach the fourth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, CASW Connector has compiled a list of resources that can help you cover the long-term impacts of this health crisis.
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Pitching strategies from our recent Connector Chat

If you missed our second Connector Chat, discussing all things freelance pitching, you can now watch the video recording and check out a tip sheet with resources compiled by Robin Lloyd. Keep reading for reminders of upcoming deadlines – quite a few fellowship and awards deadlines are on the horizon.
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Improve your pitching strategy at our next Connector Chat

Next Wednesday, join us at our second Connector Chat. We’ll talk about all things pitching: how to craft a great freelance pitch, choosing where to pitch a story, building relationships with editors, and more. Learn more about the Chat in this newsletter, then keep reading for reminders of some upcoming fellowship and awards deadlines.
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Connector’s year in review, and looking ahead to 2024

Since CASW Connector launched in July, we’ve compiled resources and helped make connections in the science writing community. We look forward to growing more in the new year! Plus, read on for a sneak preview of our next Connector Chat, coming up in January, which will focus on pitching stories.
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Fellowships and application tips from our Connector Chat

Read on for tips from our latest Connector Chat on the inside track on the fellowship experience, choosing the right fellowship for you, crafting a competitive application, and more, and find links to a recording of the session and a tipsheet of links on all things fellowships.
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An invitation to our first Connector Chat

On November 8, we're hosting a webinar about science journalism fellowships: how to find them, apply for them, and make the most of them. Learn more about the event in this week's newsletter.
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Join us at the Science Journalism Forum

Read about our session at the Science Journalism Forum, our inaugural Connector Chat about fellowships, new resources courtesy of SciWri23, and upcoming deadlines.
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