Kanazawa University: Brain activity and autism
EurekAlert! Press Release Writing for Asian Research
Give your research an English release that readers outside your field can understand. We write EurekAlert! press releases for universities and research organizations in Asia, preserving scientific accuracy while making the findings accessible to international journalists and readers.
The service is available to institutions in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam. Source materials must be in English or Japanese.
University and organizational contracts only, with at least five releases within an agreed term. This service is not available to individual researchers. Discounts may be available for orders of 20 or more releases per contract.
Plan your institution’s releases
Tell us your research fields, planned release count and publication schedule. We will discuss a package and quote. The initial consultation is free.
Research news that reaches beyond your field
- Writing from your researchWe explain the background, findings and significance in a clear news structure, with enough context for non-specialists and appropriate limits on what the results show.
- English or Japanese sourcesYou can supply manuscripts, supporting documents and research notes in either language. We read the material and clarify questions before developing the English release.
- Text prepared for publicationWe write for EurekAlert!, institutional websites and other research news sites, as well as research features for pamphlets and booklets.
Whether your office publishes releases throughout the year or is starting an English research news program, we agree on the writing and review schedule with you. EurekAlert! submission is available for an additional fee; media outreach is not included.
Published research press releases
These releases, written by Dr. Adam Goulston, show how specialist findings can become research news for a wider audience. You can read each published example at its original source.
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Scientific knowledge, professional English writing
Your release needs a writer who can understand the paper and explain why it matters. MacroLingo’s founder, Dr. Adam Goulston, holds a PsyD, MBA and MS, along with the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences’ ELS certification. He is a native English speaker based in Japan, with more than 15 years of scientific writing and editing experience.
His work includes editing more than 3,000 academic manuscripts across disciplines. That scientific understanding and writing experience help us prepare clear drafts for your researchers and communications team to review.
Qualifications and background · Writing and editing examples
Choosing how to produce your English releases
| In-house / authors DIY | Academic editing companies | Freelancers |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific accuracy and readable English | |||
| Your team knows the research but needs the time and skills to write for non-specialists. | Manuscript editing may not include developing a news angle, headline and release structure. | You need to verify both scientific understanding and experience writing for a general audience. | Scientific knowledge and professional writing help us explain the findings without overstating them. |
| Working from English or Japanese sources | |||
| Internal access helps, but the team must still turn specialist explanations into natural English. | Check whether reading Japanese supporting materials and clarifying research questions are included. | Finding someone with both relevant research knowledge and Japanese reading ability takes time. | We read English and Japanese materials and clarify questions before preparing the release. |
| Staff time and continuity | |||
| Writing and English review compete with existing research and communications responsibilities. | Your staff may still need to adapt academic prose for a public research release. | Availability varies, and replacing a writer means finding and briefing someone new. | An agreed release program supports recurring work, with your institution retaining final review and approval. |
| Cost and contracts | |||
| External costs may be low, but staff time for writing and review is still needed. | Confirm whether substantial rewriting or publication preparation incurs additional charges. | Lower rates are available, but checking expertise and managing assignments take staff time. | Contracts start at five releases. Discounts may be available for 20 or more; freelancer rates may be lower. |
What your institution provides
- The manuscript, using the approved final version if the paper has been accepted but not yet published.
- Publication information, the planned release date and any embargo.
- The points your research team considers most important.
- The main and corresponding authors’ names and affiliations, plus a contact for reviewing the draft.
Please provide source materials in English or Japanese. We agree on the contract period, release count and review process, then prepare each draft for your researchers and communications office to check before finalizing it for the intended outlet.
Tell us about your release program through the inquiry form above or contact MacroLingo.