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Science Writing on Substack
September 18, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join the D.C. Science Writers Association (DCSWA) on Thursday, Sept. 18 to learn how to use Substack to share news about science, medicine, health, and technology.
This free online Zoom webinar will include a panel of leading science writers and communicators who will provide insight about how they got started on Substack and are using the platform to share news with followers.
This special panel includes:
- Holden Thorp, Ph.D., Science Forever
- Timothy B. Lee, M.A., Understanding AI
- Katelyn K. Jetelina, M.P.H., Ph.D., and Andrea Tamayo, M.S., Your Local Epidemiologist
Attendees can expect to learn more about:
- What does science writing look like on Substack?
- What types of science writers and communicators excel on the platform?
- How to start: Choose a beat, Substack name, and decide how often to post
- What to post: Digital, audio, video, notes, and more
- What cross-promotion efforts work well if you post across multiple sites or platforms?
- Engage followers: How can you measure success and communicate with impact?
- Reach: What strategies work well to expand your reach within and outside of the platform?
- What subscription model — free, paid, a combo, or donations — may work best for you?
For more details see: the webinar website.