Subcontracting is an effective way for writers to gain experience and grow their freelance businesses – but it’s not always easy. Here’s what you need to know about outsourcing your work and being a subcontractor.
Blogging, healthy eating ads, kids health: HCRR#15
The Health Communication Research Review highlights new and exciting research in health and medical communication. This series aims to give you ideas and inspiration for creating effective, useful health content that makes a difference. Click on the links to read the full studies (some articles may require a fee). Helping is healing: Perceived benefits of […]
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?
Misinformation, red meat, active play: HCRR#14
The Health Communication Research Review highlights new and exciting research in health and medical communication. This series aims to give you ideas and inspiration for creating effective, useful health content that makes a difference. Click on the links to read the full studies (some articles may require a fee). Understanding the spread of misinformation in […]
How to find your first freelance writing job: 10 experts share their tips
Are you keen to be a freelance health writer but have no idea how to start or where to find your first freelance writing job? 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 […]
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.
Medical marketing, YouTube, storytelling: HCRR #13
The Health Communication Research Review highlights new and exciting research in health and medical communication. This series aims to give you ideas and inspiration for creating effective, useful health content that makes a difference. Click on the links to read the full studies (some articles may require a fee). Medical marketing in the United States, […]
Editing courses and resources for health writers
As health and medical writers, we research and translate scientific information into succinct, impactful, easy-to-read communication for our readers. An essential element in achieving this is a flawless editing system. Editing can be a time-consuming part of the writing process. Luckily, there’s a wealth of information available to help us improve our editing skills. Here […]
Tweeting, patient internet use, access and more: HCRR #12
The Health Communication Research Review highlights new and exciting research in health and medical communication. This series aims to give you ideas and inspiration for creating effective, useful health content that makes a difference. Click on the links to read the full studies (some articles may require a fee). To retweet or not to retweet: […]
Podcasts for health writers: Our top picks
These days, you can find podcasts on just about any topic – and, thankfully, there are plenty of interesting and helpful podcasts for health and medical writers. Here are our top picks to get you started.
Health literacy, video, misinformation: HCRR #11
The spread of misinformation, weaponised health communication, and more – browse the latest health communication research here.
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.