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Recommended by The IIJ

The latest resources, opportunities, news and events related to science writing and science journalism.

Mixed Media: On Creativity, Identity and Care

This is Katherine Reynolds Lewis's occasional newsletter on pursuing a creative live, navigating identity and change, mental health and relationships -- with children, parents, friends, colleagues, and others.

The IIJ's founder Katherine Lewis writes an occasional newsletter on creativity, identity and care.

- The IIJ

Freelancing With Tim

Demystifying the world of freelance journalism. By and for freelancers.

Tim Herrera gives clear, actionable and no-nonsense advice for succeeding as a freelancer. Hint: Read through the archives to see the evergreen gems that you missed.

- The IIJ

It Doesn't Have to Be This Hard

By Rebecca Gale

A Substack on caregiving, writing and reporting - and the policies that make parenting in America so hard.

Your First Byline

By Ryan Teague Beckwith

You want to get an entry-level job in journalism but you don't know where to start. We're here to help.

The Reported Essay

By Erika Hayasaki

Sharing lessons on freelancing, narrative nonfiction storytelling, and craft tips.

The Writers’ Co-op

By wudan yan

A business podcast for freelance writers everywhere.

Silicon Valley Parenting

By Sarah Lai Stirland

Building community among parents in a high tech world

Whether or not you live in Silicon Valley, the words of Sarah Lai Stirland will guide and inform you! She's an IIJ leader and volunteer.

- The IIJ

Breaking Into Freelance Writing with Rebecca Treon

Rebecca Treon's Substack is for freelance writers who are starting out and have questions about how to build their business, PR pros who want to know how writer's brains work, and seasoned writers looking for community.