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How to be a more confident writer

Improve your writing and career confidence so you can thrive in your health writing career.

language and confidence

LAST UPDATED February 10, 2023 | FIRST PUBLISHED July 29, 2021 | BY Michelle Guillemard

How your business language can harm your confidence

When you stop calling yourself a beginner, you will take your career more seriously. You’ll grow faster and gain confidence in your abilities.

Filed Under: Growing your career, How to be a more confident writer

virtual conferences

LAST UPDATED August 16, 2022 | FIRST PUBLISHED October 30, 2020 | BY Carla Eisenstein

Embracing virtual conferences: 5 lessons from AMWA 2020

You can find opportunities to network and learn, even when the conference is virtual.

Filed Under: Growing your career, How to be a more confident writer

How to stay focused and organise your research

LAST UPDATED February 10, 2023 | FIRST PUBLISHED October 6, 2020 | BY Marwa Saleh

How to stay focused and organise your research

Avoid the lure of rabbit holes.

Filed Under: Health writing, How to be a more confident writer

how to nail your next writing test in a job interview

LAST UPDATED February 10, 2023 | FIRST PUBLISHED August 31, 2020 | BY Carla Eisenstein

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?

Filed Under: Getting started as a health writer, Growing your career, Health communication research, How to be a more confident writer

writer network

LAST UPDATED March 21, 2021 | FIRST PUBLISHED June 9, 2020 | BY Carla Eisenstein

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. 

Filed Under: Growing your career, Health communication research, How to be a more confident writer

first freelance writing job

LAST UPDATED February 10, 2023 | FIRST PUBLISHED March 4, 2019 | BY Michelle Guillemard

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: Freelance health writing, Getting started as a health writer, Growing your career, How to be a more confident writer

Transitioning to freelance life? Ask yourself these questions first

LAST UPDATED February 10, 2023 | FIRST PUBLISHED April 25, 2018 | BY Dinethra Menon

Want to transition to freelance life? Ask yourself these questions first

If you’re contemplating a move from working as an employed health writer to working for yourself, it’s important to realise the magnitude of this decision. Working as a freelance health writer has the potential to change your hours, job purpose and even personal life.

Filed Under: Freelance health writing, Growing your career, How to be a more confident writer

Can I take on new projects if I don't have experience

LAST UPDATED February 10, 2023 | FIRST PUBLISHED October 4, 2017 | BY Michelle Guillemard

How to get freelance work without writing experience

How do you get experience if everyone wants someone with experience?

Filed Under: Freelance health writing, Getting started as a health writer, Growing your career, How to be a more confident writer

Science-backed tips to boost confidence and courage

LAST UPDATED June 16, 2021 | FIRST PUBLISHED September 21, 2017 | BY Michelle Guillemard

Boost your writing confidence with these science-backed tips

Confidence is a common concern for writers. So, is it possible to build self-assurance and courage, and which methods really work?

Filed Under: Growing your career, How to be a more confident writer

5 mindset attributes to help you thrive

LAST UPDATED February 10, 2023 | FIRST PUBLISHED August 23, 2017 | BY Michelle Guillemard

Develop a writer mindset and thrive in your career

While confidence and perseverance are important, there are a few other mindset attributes that – I believe – will help you tremendously in your writing life.

Filed Under: Freelance health writing, Growing your career, How to be a more confident writer

overcoming writing anxiety

LAST UPDATED November 10, 2021 | FIRST PUBLISHED January 30, 2017 | BY Dinethra Menon

Overcoming writing anxiety – tips for beginner writers

Even the most experienced writers will feel trepidation when starting new projects or work – here’s how to control those nervous thoughts.

Filed Under: Growing your career, How to be a more confident writer

How to conduct expert interviews with confidence

LAST UPDATED March 21, 2021 | FIRST PUBLISHED February 1, 2016 | BY Dr Jocelyn Lowinger

How to conduct expert interviews with confidence

Here are some coaching principles to help you conduct expert interviews with ease and have some fun in the process, as well.

Filed Under: Health writing, How to be a more confident writer

Moving from health professional to medical writer

LAST UPDATED June 16, 2021 | FIRST PUBLISHED October 27, 2015 | BY Dr Jocelyn Lowinger

Transitioning from physician to medical writer

Transitioning to a new career also takes courage, persistence and a willingness to see the world in a very different way. It’s a personal development process I call coaching your inner writer.

Filed Under: Getting started as a health writer, Growing your career, How to be a more confident writer

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