[ECOLOG-L] Why won't journalists speak to or write about scientists?

Why won't journalists speak to or write about scientists, while we languish and fade away into obscurity while others (richkids, cute college kids, cute couples etc.) get rich and famous off our work? What is the secret to getting a journalist to write your name, even if only on a napkin? AT

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Why won't journalists speak to or write about scientists?

Hi Aaron, All, The market right now isn't that great for Science Writers professionally, so they can be few and far between, and obviously, they're overworked (just like us!). The National Association of Science Writers and Eurekalert can be good avenues to get others to start writing about your w