Hi all! It's @MeredithSchmehl, back to talk more about writing as a form of #SciComm! Let's switch gears a bit to discuss how editing others' work can improve your own writing 1/5
https://twitter.com/realscientists/status/1314194426839756800?s=20
When I first ventured into science writing, I noticed that the techniques used in these articles are very different from academic writing like research papers. I realized I could learn these new skills by reading others' work during the writing process! 2/5 
One great resource is the NPR Scicommers community led by @JoesBigIdea. Through this program, I've edited pieces of science writing during early stages of the writing process, and learned a lot by reading comments from real editors of news publications! 3/5
In addition, last year I edited an article for @DukeSci_Review about viruses and cancer. These editing experiences have helped me see what techniques work best so that I can incorporate them into my own writing 4/5
Have you ever edited someone else's writing about science or another complex topic? What did you learn in the process? Do you have any advice or resources to share? #SciComm 5/5
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