The art of storytelling, wordsmithing, science communication, and—when it’s necessary— jargon-slaying.
The story of an institution’s work is the key to reaching audiences and stustaining interest.
The function of a narrative: to draw an audience into a story and keep their attention.
EXPERTISE
I have over twenty years of experience writing for museums, gardens, and universities. I focus on communicating science through print and digital media, and translating complex information while maintaining accuracy and nuance.
Exhibition development
Storytelling in a three-dimensional space.
Web and print articles
Telling the story of the people behind the discoveries.
Interpretation plans
Strategic planning to create a roadmap for engagement.
Meet Sarah Sargent
Narrative Function recognizes that when we want people to care about scientific research, we need to learn how to talk to them, how to welcome them into the conversation.
View my LinkedIn page for a complete resume, or contact me to set up a time to talk about your institution’s goals and projects.
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