In this interesting conversation, Barbara Gastel—experienced science communication specialist, prolific author, and academic writing trainer—talks about various aspects related to science communication and academic publishing. When should researchers consider science communication as a career and what job profiles could they explore? What are some of the issues in science journalism today? What is the difference between popular science writing and scientific writing? What are the common mistakes authors make when writing an academic paper for submission to a journal? Read this interview series to know more.