At AMWA 2018, a hundred or so health and medical communicators gathered in Melbourne for a two-day medical writing conference to explore the theory behind the concept of integrity in medical communication.
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.
Health writing trends: what does the future hold?
What does the future hold for the health writing industry this year? Are we in good shape, and where are the opportunities? Read on to find out.
How to get freelance work without writing experience
How do you get experience if everyone wants someone with experience?
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?
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.
$25 for 350 words? Charging what you’re worth
Oh yes they did. Last week, someone contacted me looking for writers and offered $25 per 350-word article.
Parenting and freelance writing
Here are few tips to help you manage your freelancing health writing career and your parenting obligations.
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.
How to retain freelance clients and secure ongoing work
If you haven’t yet developed a business plan for client retention, it helps to have some strategies in place for securing your freelance income from your existing business.
Do you need a writing degree to be a health writer?
Do you really need a writing degree to be a medical writer – and, if so, how does a degree help you?
Preventing negative feedback and learning from complaints
These strategies for preventing negative feedback will help you reduce the risk of client and customer complaints.
Networking in the health writing industry: getting started
How to start networking and build lifelong connections (and friends) in the medical writing industry.
How to get health writing experience
If you don’t have much – or any – health writing experience, it’s hard to know where to begin. In this post, you’ll learn strategies for building your experience.
5 essential things to do before you start freelancing
If you want to become a freelance health writer, it’s important to know where you’re going before you get started.