These cancer communication strategies can help you learn how to write about cancer, and related topics, with empathy and sensitivity. It’s also important to remember that we need to be aware of the issues, context and consequences of using certain metaphors and language, such as war metaphors. Read on to learn about emerging research into […]
Explore the latest scientific evidence for smoking prevention strategies, tobacco control and health communication research.
For freelance writers, new client relationships are exciting – but they can also be daunting, test your communication skills and place you outside of your comfort zone. That said, you can make long-lasting friendships with your clients – and, if you’re lucky, your clients can become your ‘real-life’ friends, too.
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So, you’ve chosen health as your writing niche. But what if I told you that health writing isn’t a niche?
Are you keen to find your first freelance writing job, or get started as a freelance health writer, but have no idea how to begin? Or, are you stuck in a freelance marketplace battleground and getting nowhere? The good news is that there’s plenty of work available for freelance health & medical writers. And, here’s […]
This essential guide includes dozens of links to my top blogs and resources for becoming a successful health writer and writing high-quality, engaging health content.
Ready to take the leap and become a freelance health writer? Read on and discover everything you need to know about becoming a freelancer.
This health blogging guide contains my top resources for aspiring bloggers. The guide is perfect for you if you want to start a health blog or write health blogs as a freelance writer for clients and employers.
Evidence-based writing is about making sure your writing incorporates best practices and recommendations as determined by communication-related research.
Whether you’re an aspiring or professional freelance writer, career growth is a key – and ongoing – consideration. Here are some questions to help you think about your future options.
We already know that adults around the world are prolific internet users. But what about teens and young people – do they have the same internet behaviours as adults?
At AMWA 2018, a hundred or so health and medical communicators gathered in Melbourne for a two-day medical writing conference to explore the theory behind the concept of integrity in medical communication.
If you write online health content for the general public, should you consider upskilling in a bit of humour?
While there are many evidence-based writing techniques we can use to engage readers to try and get their full, undivided attention, controlling how our readers react to bad news is just as important as engagement. So, if you’re working on a project that requires you to deliver bad news, what’s the most appropriate communication strategy?