As I thought back to the first day I knew I wanted to take the plunge and work freelance in health writing, I realised there were many lessons, mistakes and rewards I had encountered in one year that could be helpful for other health writers.
5 considerations when writing about research
We’ve discussed the importance of finding evidence from top medical journals, but how do you know which studies are worth including in your writing?
Medical writing for doctors – how writing enhances your clinical practice
In addition to your skills as a clinician involved in face-to-face care – there is a huge market for your words as well.
6 health news apps that help you monitor breaking medical news
Downloading health news apps to your mobile device is a great way to access breaking health news articles.
11 ways to use your health writing skills in different industries
You may not realise that there are many opportunities for health & medical writing work beyond specific industry roles.
These 6 medical magazines can help you find trending research
Medical magazines can be a great source of information for keeping your knowledge of health news and trends current.
Get your first article published with these 5 tips
Do you have an idea for a health article but don’t know how to take the next step? Are you looking for ways to share your passion for health with others?
6 leading general medicine journals to follow
Here are 6 high-quality general medicine journals to follow. Why not add one of them to your reading repertoire this week?
How to conduct expert interviews with confidence
Here are some coaching principles to help you conduct expert interviews with ease and have some fun in the process, as well.
9 award-winning health articles every health writer should read
Analysing articles written by award-winning writers, recognised for their superior storytelling abilities, can help you enhance your health writing skills.
6 common characteristics of successful health bloggers
When you take a closer look at the best of the best health bloggers, it becomes clear they share many key attributes. Here are 6 of their most common characteristics.
4 tips for writing clinical paper summaries
If you’re planning to write a summary of a published journal article from a peer-reviewed medical journal, consider these suggestions to help guide your writing.
Exploring the appeal to authority in health writing
The appeal to authority implies that an expert’s opinion is a universal truth, and it’s a tactic many writers use – often in the absence of evidence – despite it being somewhat of a logical fallacy.
Strategies to help you keep up with medical research
Although it’s ideal to aim to read the latest news and developments in research on a daily basis – or at least a few times per week – you may feel you’re not able to keep up with research if you don’t have clear strategies in place.
How to build your health writing portfolio
An up-to-date portfolio of relevant health writing work is an essential component of your health writing toolkit.