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Build Your Portfolio Masterclass

Invest in your writing future and create a portfolio of quality writing samples. Write eight pieces of health content, and get feedback and guidance from an experienced mentor.

Create a strong writing portfolio and launch your new career

portfolio masterclass
Build Your Portfolio Masterclass is a private 1:1 coaching program.

  • Build a high-quality writing portfolio
  • Plan your career transition with your first year mapped out
  • Identify your writing strengths and weaknesses
  • Learn a variety of writing styles
  • Enhance your job prospects and professional credibility.

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Trusted
More than 2000 students in 42 countries have taken our courses.

Flexible
Learn at your own pace, from anywhere in the world, with unlimited access.

Accredited
We’re independently accredited for quality, academic standards and professional development.

Comprehensive
Lessons and coaching give you all you need to create a high-quality portfolio.

I’m so excited about my future in medical writing

mary oppenheim“It was a pleasure to be a student in Michelle’s Masterclass. The experience was so personalised. I now have industry-standard examples of my writing. One month into the masterclass, I sent one of my portfolio articles to the editor of an online newspaper. He wrote back straight away saying he loved the idea. I can’t really believe it! It’s already been published – and he asked could I write regularly for them. In addition to that – I’ve learnt so much, and my confidence as a writer has grown and grown. I’m so excited about my future in medical writing. And I owe that to Michelle and this amazing course!”

Mary Oppenheim, Ireland

What you’ll achieve

Build Your Portfolio Masterclass is a 1:1 mentoring program, designed to help you create eight quality health & medical writing samples for your writing portfolio.

  • Define your niche and target clients or employers
  • Determine your writing styles
  • Workshop topics and ideas for health & medical content for your portfolio
  • Plan your writing program
  • Workshop your tasks until they are industry standard
  • Showcase your diverse writing abilities
  • Write eight quality writing samples for your portfolio
  • Work 1:1 with an experienced writing mentor
  • Stay motivated and accountable
  • Gain new skills (and polish the skills you have)
  • Use your samples to get paid work
  • Feel more confident when you apply for writing jobs.

Who is this masterclass for?

Commonly, people who join this program are feeling stuck in their current roles, looking for their next challenges and are ready to be taken outside of their comfort zones.

build your portfolio masterclass

Build Your Portfolio Masterclass is perfect for you if:

  • You don't have any published writing
  • You want to build a strong portfolio but don't know how to start
  • You'd prefer to work 1:1 with a mentor instead of taking a group course
  • You are serious about committing to your writing future
  • You are ready to write (a lot).

What you'll write

Together, we develop a writing program tailored to your interests, experience and career goals. Common writing styles you can work on include:

  • Health news articles – concise pieces that demonstrate you can write about research and complex topics for a general public audience
  • Patient handouts – educational content that shows you can write engaging web copy for physicians, health professionals, hospitals, non-profits and associations
  • Health feature articles – excellent general pieces that showcase your writing skills and illustrate you can write about a wide variety of health topics
  • Health blogs – creative, engaging pieces that demonstrate your unique writing personality, storytelling skills and ability to advocate for a cause or health issue
  • eBooks – longer pieces that show you can write detailed pieces about health topics
  • White papers – specialty pieces that illustrate your B2B and corporate writing skills.

Helped me enhance my writing skills and approach my freelance business with more focus and confidence

krithika"Michelle is a wonderful person, a great teacher, mentor, and listener. You will see this reflected in the course content and interactions with her. She helped me narrow down my niche, improve my website and LinkedIn profile, and create my portfolio. Her comments and feedback helped me enhance my writing skills and approach my freelance business with more focus and confidence. If you are looking for a mentor or looking to improve your writing skills and create a portfolio, I highly recommend Michelle's Masterclass."

Krithika Muthukumaran, PhD, Canada

How it works

Here's what you can expect.

Build Your Portfolio Masterclass runs for four months. You also get on-demand access to either Introduction to Health Writing OR How to Become a Freelance Health Writer.

During the four-month course period, you will have fortnightly calls with Michelle, your mentor, and review your chosen course in your own time.

You'll work on your portfolio writing tasks between calls and receive ongoing feedback for the duration of the program.

This feedback will empower you to improve your skills, identify any bad habits and achieve industry standards.

Your masterclass is a journey. You'll probably find that your first few writing tasks take a long time to complete, which is normal. As time goes on, you'll feel more confident and get less feedback as you become comfortable with the writing process. The transformation is pretty incredible, to be honest!

At the end of the masterclass, you'll have eight excellent health writing samples for your portfolio.

Applications are now open

Take the first step towards your new health writing career today. Complete the masterclass application form.

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Masterclass outline

Your guide to a quality portfolio of health & medical writing samples.

Week 1: Introductions and planning

We begin with a career coaching session and a comprehensive overview of the health writing industry. Determining your focus, we will discuss your niche, ideal clients or employers and the type of writing services you want to offer.

Week 2: Setting your writing tasks

After identifying your vision for your health & medical writing career, we will create your portfolio program for the next 12 weeks. We'll be creating portfolio items that you can use to get paid work.

Weeks 3-14: Writing and workshopping

The next 12 weeks are all about writing. You will write your tasks, receive feedback on your tasks, address any edits and re-submit your tasks until your mentor is confident that your work is at the right standard to show clients and editors.

Weeks 15-16: Next steps, industry guidance, pitching advice

We wrap up your masterclass by putting an action plan into place, identifying your next steps, and setting a series of short and long-term goals for your future writing career.

Alumni Bonuses!

Free templates, checklists, planners and 10+ hours of online learning (value $500).


  • 14 webinars – webinar topics include quoting for jobs, finding clients, CV writing, finding employed work, website essentials, subcontracting, marketing and more!
  • Freelance Career Planner – map out your freelance career transition confidently with our detailed planner
  • Foundations of Readability & Plain English Checklist – ensure your writing captures the essential readability techniques all health writers need to know
  • Writing templates – simplify the writing process with our handy templates
  • COVID-19 communication resources – stay updated with the latest health communication best practices

Join a supportive group of like-minded writers

When you join the Build Your Portfolio Masterclass, you become a member of the Health Writer Hub Alumni – a smart, diverse and friendly community of 1000+ health writers from around the world. Alumni benefits include:

  • Loyalty discounts – 30% off any other Health Writer Hub course
  • Weekly challenges – goals to keep you motivated and accountable
  • Student interviews – learn the ropes from experienced students
  • Extra group calls – monthly group chats with other Alumni
  • Global networking – connect with 1000+ health writers from around the world
  • A supportive network of health writers – ask questions, and share advice
  • Immediate access – join the group as soon as you sign up.

Your teacher

Who I am, and why I want to help you succeed.

Hi – I’m Michelle Guillemard, creator of Health Writer Hub and your writing mentor. I’m delighted to offer this 1:1 coaching program for writers who want a personal touch so they can achieve their goals faster. Together, we will develop a writing program tailored to your interests, experience and career goals.

In this masterclass, you’ll do more than write. Importantly, you’ll also plan your next steps and determine how to use your new portfolio to find paid work. In our fortnightly coaching sessions, we’ll focus on your LinkedIn page, email pitches, freelance writing website and career goals.

After you complete the masterclass, you will have eight portfolio pieces to show prospective clients, editors and employers. In other words, you’ll have proof that you ARE a writer!

Some prefer the flexibility of a group course. Others want extensive individual support and coaching that can only come from working 1:1 with a mentor. That's why I created the Build Your Portfolio Masterclass - a tailored mentoring program that helps new writers like you create high-quality writing samples that you can use to get paid work.

If you want to kickstart your health & medical writing career with a strong portfolio of industry-leading content, then my Build Your Portfolio Masterclass is the program for you.

Applications are now open

Take the first step towards your new health writing career today. Complete the masterclass application form.

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Frequently asked questions

What you need to know.

How much does the masterclass cost?
The fee for the 16-week program is $1299 USD. This fee includes on-demand access to Introduction to Health Writing or How to Become a Freelance Health Writer, plus eight 30-minute coaching calls, personalised feedback on eight writing tasks, career coaching and ongoing teacher support.
How much time do I need to set aside?
You will need a minimum of ten hours per week to research, write and review your feedback.
Why should I take your masterclass?
You should take this class if you have no published writing experience and are keen to build a portfolio of work you can show prospective clients.
How do I know if health & medical writing is the right career choice for me?
Before you invest in this program, it’s important to be certain that you are ready to commit. This masterclass is all about writing – a lot of it! Feel free to email me if you’re still unsure, and we can have a chat about it.
Does this course teach me how to set up a freelance medical writing business, too?
This masterclass is designed to help you develop writing samples for your portfolio. While we discuss aspects of running a freelance business, it’s not a freelance writing course. If you’re interested in learning how to set up a freelance writing business, take a look at freelance medical writing course.
How many calls do we have?
We have fortnightly 30-minute calls for the duration of the program.
What is your guarantee/refund policy?
If your circumstances change and you can’t join the masterclass before the start date, you will receive a refund less $100 administration fee. Once the masterclass has commenced, there are no refunds. Special consideration may be granted if there are exceptional circumstances. All refunds are discretionary.
How do I access the masterclass?
This course is conducted online, so all you need is a PC or phone and an internet connection.
How long will I have access for?
You can access any included course materials for as long as you need to. If you still need access after the 16-week course period, you will be able to continue to use the materials.
What do people say about Health Writer Hub?
It’s very important to me that all students get the most out of their learning experiences. To read past student reviews, click here.
Can I still take the class if I’m American/ English/ Australian/ European?
I often get students contacting me and asking this question! I have designed the class to be relevant for any English-speaking writer, anywhere. I don’t believe that your location should limit your freelance health writing opportunities, and everything that is taught in this course is applicable at a global level. Health Writer Hub students hail from Australia, America, New Zealand, Asia, Europe and the UK.
Do you offer loyalty discounts?
I do indeed! All students who take one of my courses will receive a voucher for 30% off any of my other courses. You can get in touch with me if you have any questions about this.
What feedback do I get?
The course includes personalised feedback on your writing tasks. You’ll receive a detailed critique of each task with actionable tips for improvement. This feedback is just between us. You’ll get a list of techniques to work on based on any issues or areas for improvement I identify while marking your tasks. The feedback is extremely beneficial if you’re looking for practical tips to help you improve your writing skills.
I have a question – how can I contact you?
I welcome questions and am happy to hear from you. Please contact me via the contact form here.

Applications are now open

Take the first step towards your new health writing career today. Complete the masterclass application form.

APPLY NOW

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