Comments on: Science and Writing http://booksbywomen.org/science-and-writing-by-helen-sedgwick/ Sun, 18 Mar 2018 11:25:41 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 By: Helen Sedgwick http://booksbywomen.org/science-and-writing-by-helen-sedgwick/#comment-49157 Sun, 18 Mar 2018 11:25:41 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=16437#comment-49157 In reply to Nancy G. Shapiro.

Thank you, Nancy. It has been a busy couple of years! All best, Helen

]]> By: Nancy G. Shapiro http://booksbywomen.org/science-and-writing-by-helen-sedgwick/#comment-49153 Fri, 16 Mar 2018 21:50:31 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=16437#comment-49153 Beautiful and insightful post, Helen. Fun to read your thoughts from 2016, and see you have two winning books out since…that was one momentous camping trip!

]]> By: Melanie Griffin http://booksbywomen.org/science-and-writing-by-helen-sedgwick/#comment-48830 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 02:08:26 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=16437#comment-48830 Not sure why this is out on Twitter now, a year after it was posted. But I surely needed to read this right now, so thank you! I have recently been connecting with my eight-year-old muse, and I think I might finally be finding my theme for my memoir. I’ll look for your book, being both a science lover and a writer.
Peace to you.

]]> By: Helen Sedgwick http://booksbywomen.org/science-and-writing-by-helen-sedgwick/#comment-47931 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 16:04:38 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=16437#comment-47931 In reply to Sheila Myers.

Thank you Sheila! What scientific field do you work in? I think you’re absolutely right, science can teach people how to look closely, how to follow ideas to their conclusion – vital skills for a writer. Then there is the logic and precision that’s essential for editing I think. Not to mention that both science and writing are driven by a desire to understand the world… There is so much overlap. I’m very grateful for my scientific background, it’s a huge help in my writing. Thank you for the comment 🙂

]]> By: Helen Sedgwick http://booksbywomen.org/science-and-writing-by-helen-sedgwick/#comment-47930 Tue, 20 Sep 2016 15:57:40 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=16437#comment-47930 In reply to Deborah Batterman.

Thanks Deborah – I absolutely agree, I think science and writing have far more in common than people imagine. Writing is a form of discovery, as you say, and science is deeply creative I think. For me there’s a questioning, a curiosity about the world, that drives both science and writing. Anyway, I do hope you enjoy the book! I’d love to hear what you think. All best wishes, Helen

]]> By: Deborah Batterman http://booksbywomen.org/science-and-writing-by-helen-sedgwick/#comment-47927 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 23:35:08 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=16437#comment-47927 I can’t help but think of writing as an act of discovery . . . about ourselves, our characters, and the way a story we think we want to tell takes a turn along the way to a different narrative. Patience, tenacity, the willingness to let an idea rest until you’re freezing in the night and you see a story in a whole different light are our tools of the trade, aren’t they? And re: your book –I don’t think it gets much better than the melding of science and literature. Looking forward to reading it. And I wish you lots of success.

]]> By: Sheila Myers http://booksbywomen.org/science-and-writing-by-helen-sedgwick/#comment-47926 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 23:07:24 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=16437#comment-47926 Great post. As a scientist myself I can relate. But my background in science has made me a better writer I think. I’m observant, and always looking for new clues.

]]> By: Science and Writing | WordHarbour http://booksbywomen.org/science-and-writing-by-helen-sedgwick/#comment-47920 Sat, 17 Sep 2016 13:41:32 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=16437#comment-47920 […] Helen Sedgwick The spot I chose for my first ever experience of wild camping was on a Scottish cliff top […]

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