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Did you miss last week's #SciWriBizChat with Christie Aschwanden and organized by NASW's Freelance Committee? Want to re-watch this popular session to get more practical tips?

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The existential challenges of self-promotion
Award-winning author, journalist, podcaster and public speaker Christie Aschwanden offers insight and practical tips to reduce the stress of self-promotion in this Sept.4, 2025 event recording.
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September 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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NASW Members: Don't forget we have a trove of professional development videos for your viewing and learning pleasure! Flip back through our catalogue of #SciWriBizChat and #SciWriRoundtable recordings:

2025: www.nasw.org/events/...
2024: www.nasw.org/events/...
2023: www.nasw.org/events/...
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June 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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VIDEO REWIND: Did you miss last week's #SciWriBizChat with Wudan Yan on the pros and cons of common business structures? Members can view the session video online.

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April 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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TODAY: Wudan Yan shares the pros and cons of common business structures during today's informal #SciWriBizChat hosted by volunteers Jennifer Huber and Ellen Kuwana. All members welcome.

Join the April 3 Event: www.nasw.org/events/...

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Small Business Structures: An Overview
This NASW Freelance Committee virtual meetup will be a business chat on business structures. To speak on the topic, volunteer event hosts Jennifer Huber and Ellen Kuwana have invited Wudan Yan, who founded The Writers’ Co-op, a business podcast and learning academy for freelance creatives.
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April 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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JOIN US THIS THURSDAY: Wudan Yan shares the pros and cons of common business structures during the April 3 informal #SciWriBizChat hosted by volunteers Jennifer Huber and Ellen Kuwana. All members welcome.

Join the April 3 Event: www.nasw.org/events/...

Not a Member? www.nasw.org/join
Small Business Structures: An Overview
This NASW Freelance Committee virtual meetup will be a business chat on business structures. To speak on the topic, volunteer event hosts Jennifer Huber and Ellen Kuwana have invited Wudan Yan, who founded The Writers’ Co-op, a business podcast and learning academy for freelance creatives.
www.nasw.org
April 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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NEXT WEEK: Wudan Yan shares the pros and cons of common business structures during the April 3 informal #SciWriBizChat hosted by volunteers Jennifer Huber and Ellen Kuwana. All members welcome.

Join the April 3 Event: www.nasw.org/events/...

Not a Member? www.nasw.org/join
Small Business Structures: An Overview
This NASW Freelance Committee virtual meetup will be a business chat on business structures. To speak on the topic, volunteer event hosts Jennifer Huber and Ellen Kuwana have invited Wudan Yan, who founded The Writers’ Co-op, a business podcast and learning academy for freelance creatives.
www.nasw.org
March 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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In time for #SciWri24, here's an NASW hashtag roll call!

#SciWriStudent
#SciWriJobs
#SciWriDiversity
#SciWriAwards
#SciWriGrants
#SciWriBizChat
#SciWriSkillsChat
#SciWriSocial
#SciWriRoundtable
#SciWriDeskNotes
#SciWri4Hire
#SciWriPitchSlam
#SciWriMentoring
#SciWriBooks
#NASW90th
#WhySciWri

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November 8, 2024 at 5:55 PM
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NASW Members: Did you miss our #SciWriBizChat last week on how to break into editing careers and gigs? The recording is now up! Log in with your member credentials to watch this event hosted by the new NASW Editing Committee: www.nasw.org/events/... 💚🧪📝
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September 30, 2024 at 7:30 PM
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happening now! excited to share pearls of wisdom i’ve learned as a science editor! #SciComm #SciWriBizChat #AmEditing
sciencewriters.org National Association of Science Writers (NASW) @sciencewriters.org · Sep 26
STARTING NOW 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT: NASW members, join your colleague @klburke.bsky.social‬ and Jane Marie Andrew for a #SciWriBizChat on how to break into editing careers and gigs! This is the pilot effort of the nascent NASW Editing Committee. See you soon! www.nasw.org/events/... 💚🧪📝
Virtual Business Chat: How To Break Into Editing
This latest NASW Virtual Business Chat is brought to you by the NASW Editors Committee.
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September 26, 2024 at 6:15 PM
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STARTING NOW 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT: NASW members, join your colleague @klburke.bsky.social‬ and Jane Marie Andrew for a #SciWriBizChat on how to break into editing careers and gigs! This is the pilot effort of the nascent NASW Editing Committee. See you soon! www.nasw.org/events/... 💚🧪📝
Virtual Business Chat: How To Break Into Editing
This latest NASW Virtual Business Chat is brought to you by the NASW Editors Committee.
www.nasw.org
September 26, 2024 at 5:07 PM
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THIS THURSDAY: NASW members, join your colleagues Katie Burke and Jane Marie Andrew for a #SciWriBizChat on how to break into editing careers and gigs! This is the pilot effort of the budding "NASW Editing Committee"—so please stop by and show them your support! Info: www.nasw.org/events/... 💚🧪📝
Virtual Business Chat: How To Break Into Editing
This latest NASW Virtual Business Chat is brought to you by the NASW Editors Committee.
www.nasw.org
September 24, 2024 at 3:10 PM
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NEXT THURSDAY: NASW members, join your colleagues Katie Burke and Jane Marie Andrew for a #SciWriBizChat on how to break into editing careers and gigs! This is the pilot effort of the budding "NASW Editing Committee"—so please stop by and show them your support! Info: www.nasw.org/events/... 💚🧪📝
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September 19, 2024 at 6:30 PM
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NASW Members: Your colleagues Katie Burke (@klburke.bsky.social) and Jane Marie Andrew are testing the waters to launch an NASW Editors Committee! They're piloting a #SciWriBizChat this Sept. 26 on breaking into editing gigs and careers. Come by to show your support: www.nasw.org/events/... 💚🧪📝
Virtual Business Chat: How to Break into Editing
This latest NASW Virtual Business Chat is brought to you by the NASW Editors Committee.
www.nasw.org
September 10, 2024 at 8:50 PM
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THIS THURSDAY: NASW members, our next virtual event is coming up September 5—a #SciWriBizChat hosted by your NASW Freelance Committee, with a guest speaker on federal labor laws that define independent contractor status. Log in with your member credentials to attend: www.nasw.org/events/... 💚🧪📝
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September 3, 2024 at 3:12 PM
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ONE WEEK FROM NOW: NASW members, our next virtual event is coming up Sept. 5. Freelance Committee volunteers Ellen Kuwana and Jennifer Huber will be hosting a #SciWriBizChat with a guest speaker on federal labor laws that define independent contractor status. Details: www.nasw.org/events/... 💚🧪📝
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August 29, 2024 at 7:05 PM
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NASW Members: Don't forget we have a trove of professional development videos for your viewing and learning pleasure! Rewind through our #SciWriBizChat #SciWriSkillsChat #SciWriRoundtable recordings:

2024: www.nasw.org/events/...
2023: www.nasw.org/events/...
2022: www.nasw.org/events/...

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Graphic with text We can’t allow journalism to become a luxury good, where only those who can afford to pay for good information can afford to buy a subscription. Courtney Radsch N A S W Science Writers Roundtable Journalism in Crisis
August 26, 2024 at 7:44 PM
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Hope to welcome you again at upcoming events, Erin, be it #SciWri24 or #SciWriSocial #SciWriBizChat #SciWriSkillsChat meetups!
August 20, 2024 at 9:21 PM
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NASW Members: Don't forget we have a trove of professional development videos for your viewing and learning pleasure! Flip back through our catalogue of #SciWriBizChat and #SciWriRoundtable recordings:

2024: www.nasw.org/events/...
2023: www.nasw.org/events/...
2022: www.nasw.org/events/...

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Graphic with text "Metadata. Making sure you have the right keywords is one of the most important parts of selling a book" Carolyn Farnham N A S W Virtual Business Chat A Primer for Authors on Book Publicity.
August 20, 2024 at 4:30 PM
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NASW Members: Love attending our #SciWriBizChat #SciWriSkillsChat #SciWriSocial events? Our Freelance Committee is currently seeking member volunteers to help fill backstage roles to produce these professional development gatherings! Zoom experience appreciated. Details: www.nasw.org/volunteer 🧪💚
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August 13, 2024 at 7:34 PM
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Another NASW hashtags roll call!

#NASW90th
#SciWri24
#SciWriStudent
#SciWriDiversity
#SciWriAwards
#SciWriGrants
#SciWriJobs
#SciWriBizChat
#SciWriSkillsChat
#SciWriSocial
#SciWriRoundtable
#SciWriMag
#SciWriLife
#SciWriDeskNotes
#SciWri4Hire
#SciWriPitchSlam
#SciWriMentoring
#WhySciWri

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August 12, 2024 at 4:30 PM
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NASW Members: Love attending our #SciWriBizChat #SciWriSkillsChat #SciWriSocial events? Our Freelance Committee is currently seeking member volunteers to help fill backstage roles to produce these professional development gatherings! Zoom experience appreciated. Details: www.nasw.org/volunteer 🧪💚
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August 6, 2024 at 3:11 PM
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"Rest is a requirement, not an award."
--Erin Brenner at #SciWriBizChat
August 1, 2024 at 5:15 PM
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Happy to be joining #SciWriBizChat today!
sciencewriters.org National Association of Science Writers (NASW) @sciencewriters.org · Mar 13
NASW Members: Did you miss our #SciWriBizChat on "Writing Wikipedia Profiles" last Thursday? Log in with your member credentials to access the webinar recording for this informative talk, organized by the NASW Freelance Committee and NASW #SciWriBooks volunteer teams: www.nasw.org/events/nasw-...
2024 Virtual Events Video Archive (Member Access)
Video archive of members-only NASW virtual events from 2024.
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August 1, 2024 at 5:06 PM
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STARTING AT 1 PM ET / 10 AM ET: NASW members, join your Freelance Committee volunteers Jennifer Huber and Ellen Kuwana for another Virtual Business Chat! Free and open to current NASW Members. Log in with your member credentials to join this latest #SciWriBizChat: www.nasw.org/events/... 🧪💚
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August 1, 2024 at 4:07 PM
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NASW Members: Love attending our #SciWriBizChat #SciWriSkillsChat #SciWriSocial events? Our Freelance Committee is currently seeking member volunteers to help fill backstage roles to produce these professional development gatherings! Zoom experience appreciated. Details: www.nasw.org/volunteer 🧪💚
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July 31, 2024 at 6:03 PM