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Niko McCarty on Building Asimov Press and Writing for Ambitious Readers

The Orthogonal Bet

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From Science to Storytelling

This chapter chronicles the speaker's evolution from aspiring journalist to a passionate science writer, influenced by their father and shaped by their experiences at the University of Iowa. It highlights key moments, including a transformative career shift during the COVID pandemic and the development of a successful newsletter that showcased their writing journey. The narrative emphasizes the importance of finding one's voice and the impact of engaging writing on career opportunities.

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