Learn how to write more effective content about cancer-related topics.
Smoking prevention strategies
Read the latest scientific evidence for smoking prevention strategies, tobacco control and health communication research.
Managing freelancer-client relationships
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.
Freelance subcontracting 101: Tips for writers and subcontractors
Freelance subcontracting is an effective way for writers to gain experience and grow their businesses – but, it’s not always easy. Here’s what you need to know about outsourcing your work and being a subcontractor.
How to find your health writing niche
So, you’ve chosen health as your writing niche. But what if I told you that health writing isn’t a niche?
How to find your first freelance health writing job
Wondering how to find your first freelance writing job? Hear from 10 experts in the field, and get inspiration for your freelance journey.
Getting started as a health writer: The beginner’s guide
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.
Getting started as a freelance health writer: The beginner’s guide
Ready to take the leap and become a freelance health writer? Read on and discover everything you need to know about becoming a freelancer.
Getting started as a health blogger: The beginner’s guide
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 strategies for health writers
Evidence-based writing is about making sure your writing incorporates best practices and recommendations as determined by communication-related research.
Freelance career growth – what are your options?
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.
How do young people research health online?
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?
Melbourne medical writing conference explores integrity in a post-truth world
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.
Is humour in health communication useful?
If you write online health content for the general public, should you consider upskilling in a bit of humour?
Delivering bad news in writing: an evidence-based approach
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?