Scottish Stem Cell Stories

The deadline approaches for the Scottish Centre For Regenerative Medicine competition for non-fiction writing and comics about stem cells.  There's still time for anyone to get something done I'd say, and it's well worth it taking part if you have an interest in science and comics or writing.
More details here. Go check it out!

 I'm currently working with the SCRM on a new stem cell comic aimed at showing off some of the work being done across Scotland in stem cell research.

©SCRM

Working with Barbara Melville (their writer in residence) has been fantastic and she's brought an interesting approach to talking about science that is a lot more character focussed than what I've done in the past.  It's interesting and challenging for me, and it has been good sticking with the same characters for a whole story.

In related news, you can hear me and Ken MacLeod in interview with Alex Fitch, talking about science, comics and stem cells below.

Judging the Stem Cell Creative Non-Fiction Competition

As my collaborations with the MRC Centre For Regenerative Medicine continue, I'm delighted to have been asked to take part in judging a new competition that they are running in creative non-fiction.  The competition includes a graphic non-fiction category, and it's going to be interesting to see what people make of the brief.  In their words:

"We're running our first ever writing competition! Surprise us with your imaginative science writing, wow us with your graphic non-fiction or impress us in poetry. Upload your entry by the deadline on 30th June and you could win 300 Euros and see your work live online."

I'll be judging the comics that come in alongside my Hope Beyond Hype collaborator Ken MacLeod.  The competition deadline in 30th June and you can read more here.

If you are taking part and would like any advice on writing comics about science, feel free to drop me an email.