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Nonprofit dedicated to science journalism: articles, tip sheets, courses, mentoring, workshops, pitch database, & more. Our book THE CRAFT OF SCIENCE WRITING: http://bit.ly/CoSWbook
The Open Notebook is, says Miriam Vidal Valero, an invaluable source of information, a space for inspiration and connection, and a resource for tools to report with sensitivity. 🧪https://www.theopennotebook.com/15thanniversary/
November 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
On Dec. 3, @siricarpenter.bsky.social will join @kossibalao.bsky.social, @mmeagnes.bsky.social, Magali Reinert and Lesley Cowling for a panel at #WCSJ2025 focused on equipping reporters with the skills to report about science. www.wcsj2025.org/programme/se...
November 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
"Anyone who knows The Open Notebook already knows that its articles, master classes, and Science Writers database are invaluable tools for reporters." -- @janehu.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Also, look at all this great merch we raffled! Find all this and more here 👇

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November 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Chicago, this is tonight, Nov. 8!

As part of The Open Notebook’s 15th birthday celebrations, we’re hosting a party at Harp & Fiddle, about 2 miles from the #ScriWri25 meeting venue. We will gather from 7-10, raffle off merch and books and more! #TON15
www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers...
November 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
About The Open Notebook, @goesbykim.bsky.social says: “Never would you find a kinder, more caring, and more talented family of peers and veterans who are eager to help early-career journalists like me in navigating the craft and industry.” 🧪
November 3, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Wow! A massive THANK YOU to all of you who have helped us reach our goal of raising $10,000 today! You smashed it❗❗❗Now … Can we hit $15,000 on our 15th birthday? Let's try! 🤔 #TON15 www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers...
October 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
For @spoorthyraman.bsky.social, The Open Notebook became a source of support when she needed it most. www.theopennotebook.com
October 13, 2025 at 6:36 PM
You asked. We made it!

In celebrating 15 years of TON, we've finally created merch -from T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, hats, totes—and yes, notebooks!—to represent TON out in the world. Yes, we have special 15th birthday merch, too! #TON15 www.bonfire.com/store/the-op...
October 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
How to:
🔘 Understand reports on trans youth health care
🔘 Report on EOs targeting trans Americans
🔘 Report on polls about trans issues

From TON and @transjournalists.org, here’s a free collection of resources for all journalists. 🧪 www.theopennotebook.com/resources-fo...
October 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The last day to sign up for @sciencewriters.org #SciWri25 in Chicago is 10/22 but don't miss today's early bird discount deadline (10/1). sciencewriters2025.org 🧪
October 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
To help get you started, we’re offering a free Science Reporting Navigator webinar, in partnership with @rjionline.bsky.social, on Oct. 23 at 2 pm CT. Register here at bit.ly/NavigatorLaunch. Join us!
October 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Our community also includes @katherinejwu.com, who shares how The Open Notebook gave her the tools to help sustain her career.
September 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Our community includes @edyong209.bsky.social, who reflects on what it means, especially when you’re first starting out as a science writer, to have a resource like The Open Notebook.
September 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
“The Open Notebook provides resources that I recommend to all my students.” – Bruce Lewenstein, @cornelluniversity.bsky.social.
September 15, 2025 at 10:11 PM
You’ll pitch, report, and write 4 articles for publication at TON, working closely with an experienced science journalist mentor. Fellows and mentors also take part in a Slack group composed of other current and former fellowship participants and TON editors.
September 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
“TON makes a ton of positive impact Every. Single. Day.”

As we celebrate our 15th anniversary, we invite you to honor the past, elevate the present, and invest in the future of science journalism. #TON15 www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers...
September 12, 2025 at 10:32 PM
“Having TON take a shot on me was monumental, in a country like Mexico where there was no clear path. That gave me the courage to take the next steps in my career,” -- rpocisv.bsky.social.

Help The Open Notebook celebrate another 15 years! #TON15 www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers...
September 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
“The Open Notebook has built a thriving, inclusive community that supports a diverse range of perspectives and voices around the world,” says @smjyoti.bsky.social.

We’re celebrating our first 15 years. Join us, and help us reach our next 15! #TON15 www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers...
September 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
As we celebrate our 15th year, we’re reflecting on the reality that, together, we’ve built a foundation of knowledge and community that strengthens science journalism worldwide. #TON15 www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers...
September 9, 2025 at 9:51 PM
What started as an experiment to demystify the craft of science writing has grown into a vital, global resource—supporting tens of thousands of journalists with free tools, training, and community. Help us celebrate another 15 years! #TON15 www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers...
September 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
“You’re part of a global community” – @biancanogrady.bsky.social.

Help TON celebrate another 15 years as a global resource—supporting tens of thousands of journalists with free tools, training, and community. #TON15 www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers...
September 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Every story is a science story.

Science journalism matters. Trust in facts matters. Community matters. Thank you for being part of TON’s story. Help us celebrate another 15 years.

Here @heyhelina.bsky.social describes what TON has meant to her. #TON15
www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers...
September 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
“We can become better storytellers together.” – Tiên Nguyễn

As we celebrate our 15th anniversary, we invite you to honor the past, elevate the present, and invest in the future of science journalism. #TON15 www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers...
September 2, 2025 at 9:59 PM
As we celebrate our 15th year, we are truly celebrating everybody. Thank you, @alexip718.com and @thexylom.com, for sharing what TON means to you. Science journalism matters. Community matters.

Help us celebrate another 15! #TON15
www.theopennotebook.com/15thannivers...
September 2, 2025 at 5:52 PM