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Why write for the general public? Access to independent, high quality, evidence-based, explanatory journalism underpins a functioning democracy. The Conversation is an independent source for informed commentary and analysis, written by the academic and research community and edited by journalists for the general public. At this talk, Ari Fertig, Manager of University Editorial Relations and Maggie Villiger, Senior Science and Technology Editor at The Conversation, will address why academics should write for the general public, how academics can learn to pitch to media outlets, and the benefits of reaching a wide audience. Light refreshments will be provided.