For medical writers, using respectful and precise language is essential. As language evolves, some terms from the past may now be inappropriate and have better alternatives.
Building a medical writing portfolio from scratch: Tips for beginners
What if I told you that you don’t even need a portfolio of published work to get your first freelance health writing job?
Attract freelance clients: The power of findability
Discover how to ditch the hustle with a freelance strategy focused on being findable.
Translating passion into impact: Showcase your medical writing experience with compelling narratives
Forget being “passionate” or “detail-oriented” and embrace results-driven language to clearly communicate the tangible value you bring to the table.
Positive language in health communication: How to write uplifting content
Feeling a bit let down by your writing’s lack of enthusiasm or critical tone? Many medical writers struggle to craft uplifting and engaging content, but there are techniques to infuse positivity even in serious medical topics.
Constructive writing feedback: Beyond “I hate that sh*t”
Without explanation, even well-intentioned criticism can fall flat. So, how can we move beyond vague negativity and offer truly constructive feedback that helps other writers grow? The answer lies in the power of why.
Daily checklist for finding freelance medical writing clients
A handy daily checklist to help you stay focused while you’re getting started as a freelance medical writer.
What’s the difference between a health news article and a health feature article?
Unsure of the differences between breaking medical news and in-depth health features? Learn how to tell them apart.
How ESL medical writers tackle English medical writing projects
Discover how ESL medical writers bridge the gap by bringing a unique skillset to the table and leveraging their multilingualism.
10 invoicing tips for freelance medical writers
Effective invoicing ensures you’re fairly compensated for your expertise. Follow these 10 tips to streamline the process and build strong client relationships.
3 essential freelance medical writing quote templates
Crafting the perfect quote is essential for securing freelance medical writing projects. Here are several different quote templates you can use to tailor your services to diverse project needs.
You still need to know how to write medical news: Here’s why
Is traditional medical news reporting still relevant? Absolutely.
How to find freelance medical writing work
New to freelance medical writing and feeling overwhelmed about finding work? Let’s simplify it.
Cold emailing to find medical writing clients: Does it work? (And a free cold emailing template)
Cold emailing: Some medical writers swear by it, while others have never had success. So is it hit or miss, or is there an art form to it?
Dealing with medical writing clients who don’t pay (and a free letter of demand for you to keep)
Struggling with a medical writing client who isn’t paying? Unfortunately, it happens. Get my free letter of demand and more strategies to help you get your overdue invoices paid in this post.