Writing stories about cool fish with Melissa Hobson (Episode 13)
Research Adjacent · Sarah McLusky
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Show Notes
For this week's episode Sarah is joined by freelance science writer Melissa Hobson who specialises in marine science and conservation.
Melissa talks about
- How learning to scuba dive prompted a career change
- What it's like to be a science writer without a science background
- Why she celebrates getting rejected
- Her top tips for success, which include reading and eating cake!
Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage
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