New at BookSmarts: How I (and David Grann) organize research for writing. juliarosen.substack.com/p/how-do-you-g…

For bioGraphic, I wrote about an age-old tradition in Norway that illuminates the bond between wild ducks, wild places, and the people who care for both.

Immense gratitude for Krista Langlois's and Sarah M. Gilman's loving editorial shepherding.

biographic.com/the-eider-keep…

Just had an incredibly thought-provoking conversation with a source, which seems on point for today's BookSmarts post about when to read and when to call during research, featuring Rosanna Xia and Michelle Nijhuis. juliarosen.substack.com/p/when-to-read…

It's back, baby! Scrivener for Creative Writers. 2/17, 12:30 ET. Learn how to use Scrivener for research, drafting, revision, and making your writing life so much saner and more creative. jaimegreen.net/classes

CALL FOR #PITCHES : For Vox, I'm looking to assign stories on climate change that help readers better understand and navigate our world. Reportage $1+/word. More info THREADED👇

I hope this finds its way to someone who could use it right now 🧡
vox.com/pages/how-to-p…

For 6+ years, I've been writing a book about a major shift in how we understand Earth: not simply as a planet on which life evolved, but as a planet that *came to life*

Thrilled to share that my book will be out in June from Random House Group. More + preorder: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/623907/b…

'The Stress of Finding Child Care Is Hurting Parents’ Health.' Yup. nytimes.com/2024/01/16/opi…

Latest at BookSmarts: Gearing up to write a book open.substack.com/pub/juliarosen…

Today, my book is finally in the world. This project has been a labor of love over almost five years, but also, in a real way, my entire life.

Now OUR MOON belongs to everyone. I hope it changes how you see the Moon, the Earth, and ourselves 🌕
Buy it: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/611468/o…

Two weeks til OUR MOON hits bookshelves. Today, I'm thrilled to share my book's first excerpt, adapted for The Atlantic - which understood exactly what this book is trying to do. Gift link here!

Civilization Owes Its Existence to the Moon

theatlantic.com/science/archiv…

New BookSmarts post: When should you read competing titles, and when should you block them out? juliarosen.substack.com/p/cracking-the…

Writers: have you worked with (or as) a research assistant for a writing project? If so, want to chat with me for a BookSmarts post?

I wrote a (story about how to publish a) book! Thanks to Sabrina Imbler AlitaEmo Julia Rosen Amy Maxmen, PhD Tove Danovich and Mackenzie Brady Watson for sharing their wisdom with me 📚 if you're considering writing a book, I hope this story empowers you to take the leap! theopennotebook.com/2023/12/12/a-b…

Becca had so much good advice to share in this Q&A, from responsibly reporting on Native communities to tackling mountains of original research. Highly worth a read, IMHO! juliarosen.substack.com/p/confronting-…

Check it out then go get her stunning new book, THE COST OF FREE LAND penguinrandomhouse.com/books/647961/t…

This Q&A with Rebecca Clarren was a masterclass in wrangling original research into a powerful, nuanced story. This week on BookSmarts: juliarosen.substack.com/p/confronting-…

This summary of the #FreelanceBrain session at #SwiWri23 is right on cue: nasw.org/article/scienc… I particularly like the photos of the crowdsourced advice acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri…

This year's anthology promises to be a gem! It was edited by Carl Zimmer & jaimegreen.net/book, and features stories by many wonderful friends and colleagues, like Sarah M. Gilman, Ferris Jabr, Vanessa Gregory, Emily Benson, Jessica Camille Aguirre, and others.