Science Writing Advice: Tips for Making a Name & Finding Work

[curiousphoton]

Hello,

I have a BS in Engineering. I am applying to science writing graduate schools for a plethora of reasons. Are there any science writers on this forum that could offer me advice on the lifestyle they live (is it hard to find work? lots of travel involved? making a name for yourself? etc)?

Much appreciated.

 

[johng23]

Is "plethora" really the right word to use? Seems like simply saying you are interested for "a number of reasons" would be more accurate. In this case you are saying you are interested in science writing for an "excess" of reasons? How could that be?

...oh sorry, you wanted someone to answer your question?

 

[curiousphoton]

Is "plethora" really the right word to use? Seems like simply saying you are interested for "a number of reasons" would be more accurate. In this case you are saying you are interested in science writing for an "excess" of reasons? How could that be?

...oh sorry, you wanted someone to answer your question?

Are you trying to show that you are smart? Or maybe that you are smarter than me? What exactly is the purpose of your comment?

And if you look up 'plethora' in a thesaurus you will find the synonym 'many'. Plug in many for plethora in my post. You are obviously a highly intelligent person so you will see it works.

...no actually your reply is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much!

 

[johng23]

I've just always hated that word.

 

[Choppy]

El Guapo strikes again!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mTUmczVdik&feature=related