Your guide to getting published in 2021 and beyond.
Becoming a freelance health writer right out of college: It IS possible
Have you bought into the lie that you need an “adult job” before you can begin a career as a freelance health writer? We’re here to bust that myth completely.
Embracing virtual conferences: 5 lessons from AMWA 2020
You can find opportunities to network and learn, even when the conference is virtual.
How to stay focused and organise your research
Avoid the lure of rabbit holes.
Keep clients coming back: Tips on turning clients into lifetime fans
Freelance writing need not be synonymous with constantly searching for new clients. Here’s how to tilt the scale in your favour and turn clients into lifetime fans.
How to nail your next writing test in a job interview
Health writing job interviews often include writing tests. Is that okay – and, if so, how can you conquer the test?
How to write a winning article pitch
Have an idea for an article but not sure how to pitch it? Here’s how to write an article pitch that gets noticed.
How to use your journey to promote your health writing services
Your career journey is a key selling point – and clients want to know about it.
2 freelance pricing strategies that help you win writing jobs
Discover how to price your work effectively and increase your chances of securing writing jobs.
How to build your health writer network on social media
Don’t be afraid to send messages to writers you admire. They might respond and teach you something memorable.
My first successful pitch: A beginner writer’s story
Marwa Saleh published her first article, about COVID-19 and burnout, in a Harvard Medical School blog called Lean Forward. Here’s how that happened.
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.
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.
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.
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.