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Introduction 0 Why Write for the Public? 1 What to Expect, from Pitch to Publication 2 How to Write a Pitch 3 How To Tell a Great Story, Part 1: Structure 4 How To Tell a Great Story, Part 2: Style 5 Navigating Ethics and Reducing Harms 6 Habits of Thriving Public Anthropologists 7 Cultivating the Craft of Writing 8
Table of contents
Introduction 0 Why Write for the Public? 1 What to Expect, from Pitch to Publication 2 How to Write a Pitch 3 How To Tell a Great Story, Part 1: Structure 4 How To Tell a Great Story, Part 2: Style 5 Navigating Ethics and Reducing Harms 6 Habits of Thriving Public Anthropologists 7 Cultivating the Craft of Writing 8
Announcement

After ten years of exploring humanity in all its diversity, SAPIENS has concluded its publishing chapter.

While the magazine has closed, its living archive endures—open to all and preserving the many ideas, voices, and discoveries that deepen our understanding of what it means to be human.

A Double Bass, Tree Rings, and the Truth

Growth rings in wood can be used to date some surprising objects—even stringed instruments.

Wrestling With the Culture of Drug Testing in Sports

The clash of Senegalese wrestling with international anti-doping regulations highlights the cultural biases built into modern athletics.

The Key to Survival, In Space

We already have the tools we need. It’s time to use them.

The Case for Rethinking the Calendar

Since the early 20th century, calendar reformers have fought to smooth global commerce and unite humanity. But can adopting a new calendar bring people together in peace?

HH-39: Why Good Science Doesn’t Need Eureka Moments

The development of tree-ring dating offers a great example of why good science often takes time.

What Is an Animal?

What is an animal? Take a moment to think about it. it’s still not settled what features defined the very first animals or exactly when they evolved.