Every Saturday morning, we invite a publishing pro to put together their top media links. This week’s guest editor is Roisin McGuigan.

Roisin is a freelance writer and editor currently working for scientific publisher BioInsights. With a few likeminded friends, she recently launched HEX Science, a weekly newsletter about science and health through a feminist lens.

You can find Roisin on Twitter.

Roisin says:

"I took the plunge and went freelance following the birth of my son in 2018, and while it has at times been slightly scary (especially during a pandemic), it has provided a brilliant opportunity to work more flexibly, and given me the chance to write more about the things I’m most passionate about.

For my round-up I’ve included some articles about leaning out and reconsidering whether the 9–5 daily grind is right for you. Or who knows – maybe a robot will be doing your job soon…"

Work isn't working: the real reason more women are going freelance — www.refinery29.com

This article discussing why transitioning to freelance work can hold great appeal to women, and especially mothers, really speaks to me – although the issues women in media (and elsewhere) face are disheartening to hear about. “Career death by a thousand gendered cuts”, indeed.

Enough leaning in. Let’s tell men to lean out. — www.nytimes.com

In a similar vein, as a women in my 30’s I feel I’ve spent my formative years being pressured to Have It All: a good degree, a shining career, 2.5 children and a 28 inch waist. Leaning back out again improved my life and reinvigorated my love of writing. And no, I won’t apologise for it.

Do feminists need newsletters? — www.theguardian.com

Given that I just helped create one, you may be able to guess my own answer. In this article, two writers present their opposing views. Are feminist newsletters providing a safe way to exchange ideas, or are they keeping women’s views out of public spaces?

What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it? — www.youtube.com

I spend a lot of my timing writing about and speaking to some incredibly brilliant people working in science and medicine – and trying to explain someone else’s complex scientific work can feel daunting. If you ever find yourself staring at a blank word document with a rising sense of panic, it may help to remember that even Maya Angelou and Albert Einstein doubted themselves sometimes.

How AI is disrupting the publishing industry — www.forbes.com

I may technically be a biology nerd, but if there’s one thing that never fails to bring me joy, it’s robots. Especially robots trying to do my job. This Forbes article explains why we shouldn’t worry about the rise of AI in the publishing industry. Fear not, humans!

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