Before you start working on any writing project – whether it’s an article, a blog post, an eDetailer or an entire eBook – you’ll need to spend time defining the requirements as well as the scope of work.
Transitioning from physician to medical writer
Transitioning to a new career also takes courage, persistence and a willingness to see the world in a very different way. It’s a personal development process I call coaching your inner writer.
How to write medical content for a scared patient
As medical writers, we have to balance what we can and can’t say in terms of legal guidelines and patient information.
Disease, disorder, condition, syndrome – what’s the difference?
Learn what a disease is and how it differs from a disorder, syndrome or condition.
Skill development for experienced writers
When you’re breaking into the health writing field, there’s a lot to learn. But when you’re established, the learning doesn’t stop.
The benefits of having a freelance writing niche
If you’re just beginning your freelancing journey, you might be wondering if it’s worth having a niche for your writing business.
How to improve your medical knowledge
Keeping your medical knowledge up to date can be difficult – and it’s even more daunting if you don’t have a background in health or medicine.
PubMed search tips to help you get better results
Working as a health writer not only means spending many hours writing but also involves countless hours reading medical literature.
How keyword research helps you write high-quality health content
When you’re writing health content for websites, it’s important to do keyword research before you start the writing process.
When is it acceptable to write for free?
You may at times wonder if it’s acceptable to write for free to either build your portfolio or get some published experience.
5 common mistakes in health feature writing
If you can work on trying to avoid these mistakes, you’ll be on your way to producing a fantastic feature article.
Freelancer or employee – what’s best for you?
Health writing is a wonderfully unique profession that allows you to work as both a freelancer or employee, either full-time or part-time.
Professional indemnity insurance for writers – do you need it?
As a writer of health and medical content, you’re working in a fairly high-risk industry.
Avoiding word repetition in your writing
Many writers tend to favour particular words and phrases. Sometimes we never realise how strong this subconscious trend is until we see the final, published product – or worse, until we receive an editor’s feedback.
8 essential questions for new clients
New clients are an essential part of the business of freelancing; however, many of us forget to ask the important questions once we’re given a few basic details about our projects.