Masterclass: Popular Science

Creating a compelling narrative from scientific research is a challenging but hugely rewarding creative endeavour. In this practically-focused class, best-selling science author Michael Brooks will share his tips for making science sing.

He’ll discuss the structure of a successful science book, the art of capturing a reader’s attention, and the narrative tricks that keep your readers enthralled from the first page to the last. He’ll share practical insights and give opportunities for writing all the necessary summaries, introductions and take-aways that selling the best science writing requires.

Whether you want to write about your own research, someone else’s, or the output of a whole field of study, this class will provide inspiration, support and practical ideas for turning tales of scientific success (or failure!) into a thrilling and satisfying literary journey.

The Masterclass will be delivered via Zoom webinar (11:00-13:00), so you can take the session at your own pace, without the pressure of having your video or camera on. Sessions are also recorded so if you are unable to attend live, you will have access to the recording for a month afterwards.

We are committed to making our Arvon at Home programme accessible to as many people as possible.

Across all of Arvon at Home

• All sessions will have auto-generated captioning.
• During sessions we will have a text version available via screen share.
• There is a Chat facility to ask any questions.

Masterclasses and Online Writing Day

• A recording of the Masterclass will be available to view for one month after it is aired live.
• There is a Chat and Q & A facility to ask any questions.
• Zoom webinar format (your video and audio will remain off throughout, & your name will not be visible to other participants so it is a ‘relaxed’ event).

How I Write

• There is a chat and Q&A facility to ask any questions.
• Zoom webinar format (your video and audio will remain off throughout, & your name will not be visible to other participants so it is a ‘relaxed’ event).

Online Writing Weeks / Weekends

• Courses have much smaller groups than Masterclasses and How I Write events, and are also more interactive with your fellow course participants and tutors, so cameras and audio are usually on (though both are completely optional). If you would prefer your camera and audio to be off, it would be helpful to let your course host know this in advance.

Subject to funding/permissions (please contact us for more details)

• Recording of Writing Weeks and Weekends.
• Downloadable transcripts.
• BSL interpretation.
• Live captioning.

If you have any access issues that we have not covered here, please contact us on access@arvon.org

See here for more access information.