Looking for a science writer? 

The obvious place to start is with members of the ABSW.

This page lists freelance and staff writers.

See also:

• Members with their own web sites
• Members who specialise in public relations
• A few of the  places where members work

Reach these members by email

Director of ANOZENE, Nutritional Sciences, with Ph. D. in Biochemistry. Writing and editing in animal and human nutrition, health and agriculture. Established record of peer-reviewed journal articles, trade magazine articles, book chapters and books. Latest book: "TOTAL NUTRITION: Feeding Animals for Health and Growth." Translations from Dutch, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Editing for non-native English speakers. Cliff.Adams"at"skynet.be

Freelance science writer specialising in public health, biology, medicine and biotechnology. asoju"at"netscapeonline.co.uk

I write a short stories involving science in fiction (currently maths in fiction) and write creative essays about the wider role of science in societies. polly_ali"at"hotmail.com

Telecommunications + technology editor and writer expert in making the complex comprehensible to non-scientific readers/listeners. Radio and printed media experience. absw"at"carolinebloomer.co.uk

Pharmacist, scientist and creative writer. Works in print as well as multi-media. Passionate about art and science/health based projects - including facilitating workshops, reportage and generally bringing complexities of science to the public. sdchauhan"at"gmail.com

Long-established writer and editor of illustrated books on physical science, astronomy and mathematics. I have recently written volumes in 'The Elements' and 'Chemistry Matters!', two series of books produced by Brown Reference group for Marshall Cavendish Benchmark in the United States. chris-cooper"at"ntlworld.com

Broadcaster and writer, presenter BBC Radio 4's weekly science series Material World, technology documentary strand Connect and assorted other TV and radio science programmes. Director, facilitator and host of conferences, science communication events and Cafe Scientifiques for British Association, British Council, Royal Society and many others in UK and beyond. According to The Times "an expert on everything from pop music to astrophysics...possesses a keen sense of humour which he employs to great effect”. Likes cheese. quentin.cooper"at"bbc.co.uk

Science Writer in Residence, Dept of Chemistry, University of Cambridge. Speciality = chemical subjects. john_emsley"at"hotmail.com

I specialise in explaining technical matters in simple terms. My work includes instruction manuals, educational materials and feature articles for a general audience. Astronomy, spaceflight and transport are among my main areas of interest. endacott"at"absw.org.uk

Freelance science writer and editor specialising in the chemical and life sciences. Regular contributor to various scientific publications, both print and web-based, including Chemistry World, SeparationsNOW.com and Science|Business. jon.evans"at"absw.org.uk

Freelance science writer for the web, print, radio or TV. Particularly fond of making science fun and accessible barry.gibb"at"absw.org.uk

Communication professional, freelance science writer & broadcaster. Specialist in ecology and conservation science, policy issues & environment. Claire"at"omic.org

Freelance editor and writer, specialising in medical imaging, physics, and history of science. gouldpa"at"btinternet.com

BBC World Service Media Fellow, Medical Writer, e-learning resource writer, science communicator and practising scientist. Would love to help with your project hartymcfly"at"msn.com

Specialist in biology and environmental science issues; particular interests cover marine biology, ecology, evolution and conservation. Experience as teacher and lecturer in field studies and academic biology (20 years), medical writer and associate editor of biological journal. Offering ghost writing, original articles, proof-reading, copy-editing (in particular for writers whose first language is not English) and educational material (original and adapted, for all age groups and levels of ability). ianlncstr"at"aol.com

Freelance science writer and editor - I work with the Environment Agency's science communication department, have written hundreds of articles covering the ins and outs of the pharma industry, consumer health features and other odd jobs as they present themselves. I contributed to a popular science book on the history of chlorine (surprisingly interesting....) and was recently shortlisted for the BBC's Ivan Noble science and technology bursary. anna.lewcock"at"gmail.com

Professor of Geophysical Hazards and Director of the Benfield Greig Hazard Research Centre at UCL. Prolific writer on doom and disaster. Latest book: "A Guide to the End of the World - Everything You Never Wanted to Know". Presented BBC Science radio series: Disasters in Waiting and Scientists Under Pressure. w.mcguire"at"ucl.ac.uk

I'm a freelance science writer who specialises in writing about all branches of science and technology in a lively and accessible way for general audiences ninamorgan"at"lineone.net

Freelance science writer for print, internet, radio and TV.  Serious and funny science, all ages catered for. pilch"at"hpilcher.freeserve.co.uk

Freelance science writer/editor on the physical sciences, technology, space science and science policy. Write at different levels ranging from popular (e.g. for local newspapers) to specialist (e.g. Science and Nature). Also write reports, articles and brochures for research councils and European institutions. judyredfearn"at"blueyonder.co.uk

If it's anything to do with medicine or health, I'd be happy to help. I write obituaries of doctors for the BMJ, Guardian and Independent. My other clients include the Research Defence Society, AstraZeneca, Research Defence Society, and the Oldie magazine. c"at"roline.demon.co.uk

Freelance editor/writer with a special interest in the environment, conservation and the natural sciences. More than 20 years experience in newspapers, magazines and TV. julianrollins"at"aol.com

Freelance science writer. PhD in Biochemistry, specialising in developmental and molecular biology. Extensive freelance experience including white papers (biotech and large pharma), presentations, NIH and other grant writing/editing, peer-reviewed journal articles, ghost writing and editing scientific work of non-native English speakers. JCRossi1"at"aol.com

I usually write and produce science education materials, sometimes within elearning systems, and can also produce radio. My particular interests are science/society issues. I edit Greenworld. riscrase"at"yahoo.co.uk

I write about all aspects of electricity supply - energy sources, technology, research, economics, trading systems - anywhere in the world. ldavid.smith"at"cwcom.net

Recently off the Imperial Science Communication MSc - fledgling freelance science writer, researcher, and whatever else needs doing... Su-yen"at"thornhill78.freeserve.co.uk

In the past I have worked at The Lancet medical journal as a copy editor, news writer, and media-reviews writer. At present, I work as a medical writer at The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, working in the post-licensing division to implement the Agency's communication strategy on the safety of licensed drugs; I also consider freelance writing and editing roles. Claire.Tilstone"at"absw.org.uk

Writer, editor, publisher with 20 years' experience, specialising in technical newsletters, exhibition services, events and press PR. Offices in UK and Poland. pva"at"dircon.co.uk

Science and environment writer and consultant. Former Science Correspondent for Channel Four News and Medical Correspondent for The Guardian. Andrew.Veitch"at"RealOne.org

Freelance writer with expertise in genetics, molecular biology, developmental biology, stem cells, leukaemia, and cardiovascular medicine. Specialise in science-drama and science-arts. Articles - peer-reviewed papers - brochures - script development - web copy - adult education. Email for portfolio: Julie"at"fowlmere.eclipse.co.uk

Freelance science writer, radio producer and presenter specialising in environmental science, conservation and wildlife. Experience of PR, corporate reports, web and press, news and features. Bristol based, flexible, fast turnaround for scripts and articles. westvicky"at"hotmail.com

Freelance writer of all things biological and medical. ruth.williams"at"absw.org.uk

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