Health writing job interviews often include writing tests. Is that okay – and, if so, how can you conquer the test?
How to write a winning article pitch
Have an idea for an article but not sure how to pitch it? Here’s how to write an article pitch that gets noticed.
How to use your journey to promote your health writing services
Your career journey is a key selling point – and clients want to know about it.
Racism is a public health problem: Here’s how health writers can talk about it
Hafsa Abdirahman discusses the toll of COVID-19 on Black and Brown communities and the lessons health writers can learn from it.
2 freelance pricing strategies that help you win writing jobs
Discover how to price your work effectively and increase your chances of securing writing jobs.
A medical writer’s skillset
Want to be a health and medical writer? Discover the essential skills you need – and learn how to develop those you don’t yet have.
How to build your health writer network on social media
Don’t be afraid to send messages to writers you admire. They might respond and teach you something memorable.
My first successful pitch: A beginner writer’s story
Marwa Saleh published her first article, about COVID-19 and burnout, in a Harvard Medical School blog called Lean Forward. Here’s how that happened.
COVID-19 and the rush to publish: How to find reliable research
As health writers, we have to do our due diligence to ensure we are citing reliable and scientifically accurate sources.
From pharmacist to medical writer
Are you a health professional thinking about a career change but aren’t sure how to get started? Here’s how one pharmacist is making the transition to medical writing work.
Social media research strategies for health writers
Experts are talking on social media, and you can listen.
How to choose between being a freelance writer and an employed writer
If you want to be a health writer, you’ll need to decide between going freelance and getting a full-time job. So, which option would be best for you? Read on to compare the pros and cons of both.
Health writing opportunities in a COVID-19 world
Ready to finally hear some good news? Health writing is a stable career pathway that will survive and potentially thrive during and after this pandemic.
Responsible reposting: How to find and share quality COVID-19 information on social media
Health writers have an opportunity to be a voice of reason in a chorus of misleading medical information.
How to tweet like a health writer
Twitter is more than just short, written messages – you can use videos, pictures, and links to engage your audience.