Editing

Since April 2022, I have been the features editor at BioScience, published by the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS). BioScience publishes one journalistic feature per issue (each month) for an audience of professional biologists.

All features are assigned at 3000 words, and writers are paid a set rate of $3000 US. Features are written under a non-exclusive license. (That means writers retain the rights to their story, which allows for potential republishing opportunities).

Got an idea for a feature?

Here’s how to pitch me…

First, check out what we’ve already published recently and the style of BioScience features here. Then, send me a pitch — somewhere between a few paragraphs and a page — including in your email one or two clips of previous features you’ve written. Make sure to answer these questions in your pitch: Why this, why now, and why me?
Also, who do you plan to interview for your feature? Please include some ideas. My email at BioScience is: levans_ogden@aibs.org

I am also available for freelance editing. Contact me to discuss opportunities and rates.