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Getting started as a health writer

Everything you need to know about getting published as a health writer.

When is it acceptable to write for free?

LAST UPDATED February 10, 2023 | FIRST PUBLISHED August 18, 2015 | BY Michelle Guillemard

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.

Filed Under: Freelance health writing, Getting started as a health writer, Growing your career

10 ways to create an impressive medical writer CV

LAST UPDATED February 9, 2023 | FIRST PUBLISHED April 11, 2015 | BY Michelle Guillemard

10 ways to create an impressive medical writer CV

Does your heart beat a little faster at the thought of writing your medical writer CV or resume? You’re not alone.

Filed Under: Getting started as a health writer, Growing your career

Magazine article ideas rejected by an editor? Don't panic

LAST UPDATED June 16, 2021 | FIRST PUBLISHED March 11, 2014 | BY Michelle Guillemard

Magazine article ideas rejected by an editor? Don’t panic

When an editor knocks back your magazine article ideas, it’s hard not to take this rejection personally.

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

medical writer jobs

LAST UPDATED February 9, 2023 | FIRST PUBLISHED May 29, 2013 | BY Michelle Guillemard

5 ways to find health & medical writer jobs

Just how do you find medical writer jobs? There’s no easy answer, but these five tips will help you on your quest to find your ideal writing job.

Filed Under: Getting started as a health writer, Growing your career

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