From Science to SciComm

From Science to SciComm is a guide and workbook for scientists who want to move into a science communication career. The first few chapters will also be of interest to researchers who want to get involved with science communication in addition to their research career.

Third edition published in February 2026.

The seven exercises at the end of the workbook relate to the chapters, but can be used independently and do not need to be completed in a particular order unless indicated.

For the purposes of this workbook, the term science communication (or SciComm) is considered to mean any form of communication about science, scientists and scientific research, to an audience of people outside of that field of science. This communication can be through talks, performances, writing, or any other medium. It does not include academic communication to other scientists.

Workbook contents

• Chapter 1 - Writing tips for researchers interested in science communication
• Chapter 2 - Finding science communication opportunities as a researcher
• Chapter 3 - Freelance science communication work
• Chapter 4 - Finding science communication jobs
• Exercise 1 - From research paper to news article
• Exercise 2 - Write your own science news article
• Exercise 3 - What’s your SciComm style?
• Exercise 4 - Tracking your science communication activities
• Exercise 5 - Pitch perfect
• Exercise 6 - Transferable skills
• Exercise 7 - Your SciComm CV

About the author
Eva Amsen is a freelance science writer and communicator based in London, UK. Her articles have appeared in Forbes, Nature, The Observer (Guardian), Undark and other publications. She is also author of the books "Hey, There's Science In This" and "Biology: 100 Ideas in 100 Words". Before her freelance career, Eva spent a decade working in various science communication roles for academic groups and scientific publishers. She holds a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Toronto.