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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.

pharmacist to medical writer

LAST UPDATED February 10, 2023 | FIRST PUBLISHED May 8, 2020 | BY Diana Ribeiro

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.

Filed Under: Freelance health writing, Growing your career

social media research strategies

LAST UPDATED February 10, 2023 | FIRST PUBLISHED May 8, 2020 | BY Carla Eisenstein

Social media research strategies for health writers

Experts are talking on social media, and you can listen.

Filed Under: Health writing, Writing about COVID-19

freelance writer or employed writer

LAST UPDATED February 10, 2023 | FIRST PUBLISHED April 19, 2020 | BY Michelle Guillemard

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.

Filed Under: Freelance health writing, Growing your career

Health writing opportunities in a-COVID-19 world

LAST UPDATED February 10, 2023 | FIRST PUBLISHED April 15, 2020 | BY Michelle Guillemard

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.

Filed Under: Freelance health writing, Getting started as a health writer, Growing your career, Writing about COVID-19

responsible reposting

LAST UPDATED June 7, 2022 | FIRST PUBLISHED April 8, 2020 | BY Carla Eisenstein

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.

Filed Under: Health writing, Writing about COVID-19

how to tweet like a health writer

LAST UPDATED June 16, 2021 | FIRST PUBLISHED March 17, 2020 | BY Carla Eisenstein

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.

Filed Under: Health writing

how to write about epidemics

LAST UPDATED March 21, 2021 | FIRST PUBLISHED March 17, 2020 | BY Hafsa Abdirahman MPH

How to write about epidemics: Experts share their advice

Tips for health and medical writers on how to write responsibly and avoid spreading misinformation.

Filed Under: Health writing, Writing about COVID-19

how to write about coronavirus

LAST UPDATED June 16, 2021 | FIRST PUBLISHED March 4, 2020 | BY Michelle Guillemard

Health communication best practices – a timely reminder

In a public health crisis like COVID-19, health communicators face multiple challenges and pressures – but we must remember the best-practices of responsible health reporting.

Filed Under: Health writing, Writing about COVID-19

LAST UPDATED February 9, 2023 | FIRST PUBLISHED February 25, 2020 | BY Michelle Guillemard

How to choose a blog topic

Whether you’re a freelance writer launching a blog for your medical writing business or an aspiring health blogger looking to grow your blog, the question remains: What will you blog about?

Filed Under: Health blogging, Health writing

tips for esl medical writers

LAST UPDATED January 12, 2023 | FIRST PUBLISHED February 25, 2020 | BY Diana Ribeiro

Tips for ESL medical writers

How does being an ESL medical writer impact your chances of finding work? Read our top writing tips for non-native speakers by guest author (and ESL medical writer) Diana Ribeiro.

Filed Under: Getting started as a health writer, Health writing

the power of automation in healthcare marketing

LAST UPDATED August 16, 2022 | FIRST PUBLISHED January 6, 2020 | BY Libby Evans

The power of automation in healthcare marketing

Automation in healthcare isn’t just about scheduling manual tasks and saving time – it’s about delivering highly targeted messages to the right audiences in the most effective way.

Filed Under: Health writing

behaviour change communication strategies

LAST UPDATED August 16, 2022 | FIRST PUBLISHED December 4, 2019 | BY Libby Evans

Behaviour change communication strategies

A collection of new behaviour change communication research to help you write health content that will resonate with your readers and promote behaviour change.

Filed Under: Health communication research

understanding misinformation

LAST UPDATED May 26, 2023 | FIRST PUBLISHED December 4, 2019 | BY Michelle Guillemard

Understanding misinformation – a practical guide

Misleading health content is harmful to public health, confuses people, spreads misinformation and has potential legal issues. So, what can you do if you spot misinformation online – and how can you ensure you’re not the one spreading it in the first place?

Filed Under: Health writing

writing exercise header

LAST UPDATED January 12, 2023 | FIRST PUBLISHED October 14, 2019 | BY Libby Evans

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

man reading medical news website on tablet

LAST UPDATED February 9, 2023 | FIRST PUBLISHED October 14, 2019 | BY Libby Evans

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

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