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A career as a health writer

Information about CVs, finding paid jobs, getting employed, freelance life, setting rates, career goals, and more – it’s your one-stop-shop to a successful health writing career.

Moving from health professional to medical writer

October 27, 2015 | By Dr Jocelyn Lowinger

Moving from health professional 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.

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Skill development for experienced writers

October 6, 2015 | By Michelle Guillemard

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.

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The benefits of having a freelance writing nich

September 29, 2015 | By Michelle Guillemard

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.

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When is it acceptable to write for free?

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.

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Freelancer or employee - what's best for you?

July 27, 2015 | By Dinethra Menon

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.

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Professional indemnity insurance for writers - do you need it?

July 21, 2015 | By Michelle Guillemard

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.

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8 essential questions for new clients

July 9, 2015 | By Dinethra Menon

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.

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14 new clients for freelance health writers

July 1, 2015 | By Michelle Guillemard

14 new 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.

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Quoting for health & medical writing projects

June 23, 2015 | By Dinethra Menon

Quoting for health & medical writing projects

Even though providing a quote for a new project may be a regular part of running a successful freelance medical writing business, it can be one of the most difficult tasks we freelancers have to do.

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How to set your health writing career goals

June 16, 2015 | By Michelle Guillemard

How to set your health writing career goals

Whether you’re a freelance health writer or an employed medical writer, you can benefit personally and professionally by setting career goals.

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How to be an efficient medical writer

June 9, 2015 | By Michelle Guillemard

How to be an efficient medical writer

Would you say you’re an efficient medical writer? Or are you a writer who is easily distracted?

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Medical writing training - an overview

May 26, 2015 | By Dinethra Menon

Medical writing training – an overview

While there’s no ‘one size fits all’ approach to medical writing training, the variety of learning that’s available makes it easier to work as a skilled writer in this field.

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How to conduct research for your health writing projects

May 11, 2015 | By Dinethra Menon

How to conduct research for your health writing projects

Have you been given a brief from a health client and felt confused about how to conduct research for the project?

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10 ways to create an impressive medical writer CV

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.

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Is the best productivity tip ignore productivity tips?

April 7, 2015 | By Health Writer Hub Guest

Is the best productivity tip ignore productivity tips?

Ah productivity tips! Everyone is fluttering around them like teenage boys around the new pretty girl at school. Major online publications and business magazine are full to brim with them.

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