Do you have an idea for a health article but don’t know how to take the next step? Are you looking for ways to share your passion for health with others?
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.
How to build your health writing portfolio
An up-to-date portfolio of relevant health writing work is an essential component of your health writing toolkit.
How Justin Bieber changed the way I work
What do Bieber and health writing have in common? Read on to find out.
How to be prepared before you start writing
If a client contacted you about writing a website for their cardiology practice, what would your first move be?
Understanding the medical writing industry
Understanding the health writing industry means keeping up-to-date with the trends, opportunities and issues that impact the medical industry as well as the writing industry.
Gathering requirements before you start writing
Before you start working on any writing project – whether it’s an article, a blog post, an eDetailer or an entire eBook – you’ll need to spend time defining the requirements as well as the scope of work.
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.
Skill development for experienced writers
When you’re breaking into the health writing field, there’s a lot to learn. But when you’re established, the learning doesn’t stop.
The benefits of having a freelance writing niche
If you’re just beginning your freelancing journey, you might be wondering if it’s worth having a niche for your writing business.
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.
Freelancer or employee – what’s best for you?
Health writing is a wonderfully unique profession that allows you to work as both a freelancer or employee, either full-time or part-time.
Professional indemnity insurance for writers – do you need it?
As a writer of health and medical content, you’re working in a fairly high-risk industry.
8 essential questions for new clients
New clients are an essential part of the business of freelancing; however, many of us forget to ask the important questions once we’re given a few basic details about our projects.
Clients for freelance health writers
If you’re new to freelancing or have just begun your journey, you may still be wondering who your clients actually are.