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Discover how to write life-changing health content and grow your writing career. Explore the latest health communication research and get best-practice writing strategies that work.

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Last Updated December 22, 2020 | 22 Shares

5 writing exercises to do every morning before you start work

These five short writing exercises will help you develop your writing skills and feel more confident in your abilities.

Filed Under: Health writing skills

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Last Updated December 22, 2020 | 23 Shares

Top 20 health and medical news websites

We’ve taken the guesswork out of finding a quality medical news website. Browse our list of the top 20 health and medical news websites for evidence-based and timely news.

Filed Under: Health writing skills

Last Updated December 17, 2020 | 7 Shares

Heart disease communication strategies

Writing about heart disease? Explore the latest research into heart disease communication.

Filed Under: Health communication research

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Last Updated December 17, 2020 | 6 Shares

Alcohol communication strategies

Browse some of the latest public health research about anti-drinking messages and alcohol communication.

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Last Updated December 17, 2020 | 6 Shares

Child health communication strategies

A collection of research about kids health and communication strategies to help kids live healthier lives.

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Last Updated December 17, 2020 | 2 Shares

Cancer communication strategies

Learn how to write more effective content about cancer-related topics.

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Last Updated December 17, 2020 | 3 Shares

Smoking prevention strategies

Read the latest scientific evidence for smoking prevention strategies, tobacco control and health communication research.

Filed Under: Health communication research

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Last Updated December 17, 2020 | 6 Shares

Breastfeeding communication strategies

Learn about new breastfeeding communication strategies and research, and discover how to communicate more effectively for better results.

Filed Under: Health communication research

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Last Updated December 18, 2020 | 25 Shares

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.

Filed Under: A career as a health writer, Freelance health writing

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Last Updated December 17, 2020 | 91 Shares

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.

Filed Under: A career as a health writer, Freelance health writing

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Last Updated December 17, 2020 | 220 Shares

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?

Filed Under: A career as a health writer, Freelance health writing

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Last Updated December 27, 2020 | 357 Shares

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.

Filed Under: A career as a health writer, Finding work and getting published, Freelance health writing, How to be a more confident writer

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Last Updated December 27, 2020 | 64 Shares

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.

Filed Under: A career as a health writer, Health writing skills

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Last Updated December 27, 2020 | 89 Shares

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.

Filed Under: A career as a health writer, Freelance health writing

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Last Updated December 27, 2020 | 72 Shares

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.

Filed Under: Health blogging, Health writing skills

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