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Considering writing a popular science book? Here’s my advice

Posted on July 7, 2025July 24, 2025 By David Shiffman
Considering writing a popular science book? Here’s my advice
Blogging, Featured

Following the success of “Why Sharks Matter,” lots of colleagues have asked me if I think they should write a popular science book, or how to approach it. I’ve shared various of this advice in various social media posts over the years, but several people asked me to write it up as a blog post … Read More “Considering writing a popular science book? Here’s my advice” »

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