London Writers' Salon #091: Suzie Sheehy — Writing Popular Science, Making Complex Subjects Accessible, Narrative Nonfiction, The Reality Of Getting Published, Twelve Experiments That Changed Our World
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Jan 20, 2024 
Accelerator physicist and author Suzie Sheehy shares insights on writing popular science, making complex subjects accessible, the reality of getting published, and her book 'The Matter Of Everything: Twelve Experiments That Changed Our World'. She discusses her process for writing, overcoming challenges, and the importance of storytelling in engaging readers.
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Emotional Journey of Publishing
- Susie Sheehy describes the emotional rollercoaster of publishing her first book, from initial relief to anxiety about reviews.
- She emphasizes the importance of reviewers' efforts and expresses gratitude for those who engaged deeply with her work.
Publication as Anticlimax
- In both science and writing, the moment of publication can be anticlimactic after a long journey of work and discovery.
- Susie Sheehy notes that the excitement often peaks before publication, similar to a scientific experiment's culmination.
Stargazing Inspiration
- Suzie Sheehy's love for physics ignited during a stargazing trip at Astro Camp, where the vastness of the universe humbled her.
- This experience sparked her desire to understand the cosmos and led her to pursue a career in physics.