by Matt Vivion | Mar 13, 2013 | Past Events
Dana Lewis ( @danamlewis ) and Liz Neeley ( @LizNeeley ) shared their expertise on social media with NSWA members and guests at our monthly event on March 13 at University House. Lewis and Neeley discussed emerging best practices for using popular tools like Facebook...
by Matt Vivion | Feb 13, 2013 | Past Events
For many, one of the most daunting aspects of writing a book is the book proposal. How do you get started? Do I need an agent? What goes in a proposal? These questions and more were answered by a distinguished panel of experts on Feb. 13 at University House. Author...
by Matt Vivion | Feb 7, 2013 | Past Events
Between climate change, killer germs, and rampant obesity, it’s no wonder we feel out of sync with the global ecosystem. But how do we re-sync? Nathanael Johnson, author of “All Natural,” says this ecological anxiety has pushed us into two disparate coping...
by Matt Vivion | Jan 11, 2013 | Past Events
Science writers met Jan. 10 at the Institute for Systems Biology to raise a glass for science. Members and guests had conversations with other science communicators on topics ranging from blogging to getting advances on books. David Williams, 2013 NSWA president,...
by Matt Vivion | Aug 26, 2012 | Past Events
NSWA members explored Seattle’s largest city park on a guided walk from Magnolia Bluff down to Puget Sound. This hike on Aug. 25 covered a three-mile loop that passed through a variety of habitats including meadow, forest, and beach. The tour group had a great time...
by Matt Vivion | Jul 9, 2012 | Past Events
Most people do not think of looking for geology from the sidewalks of Seattle, but for the intrepid geologist any good rock can tell a fascinating story. All one has to do is look at building stone in downtown Seattle to find a range of rocks equal to any assembled...