As I thought back to the first day I knew I wanted to take the plunge and work freelance in health writing, I realised there were many lessons, mistakes and rewards I had encountered in one year that could be helpful for other health writers.
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.
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.
The best way for clients to appreciate writers
Since I began writing, I’ve always been, well, a little scared of sending my first draft to my clients.
Want to be a freelance medical writer? Read this first
Career pathways and strategies are different for everyone, as we all have unique aims, objectives, needs and desires.
Is cheap outsourcing a career threat for medical writers?
Is cheap medical writing outsourcing a threat to your career, and do cheapered writers deliver the same quality content as professionals?
How to set your freelance rates – a guide
Setting freelance rates. Quoting on projects. Charging for freelance work for writing assignments. These are the toughest aspects of running a freelance medical writing business.
Road blocks to freelance business growth
Have you ever asked yourself how you see your medical writing business growing over the next 2, 5 and 10 years?
Running a writing business from home
There are many decisions to be made and it can be hard to be sure which is the right way to go. But keeping faith with yourself, boosts your self-confidence and can help keep your attitude positive.
How to increase your writing rates – a quick guide
Is it time you raised your prices? The cost of living keeps rising. You’ve got new expenses, such as PayPal fees, credit card facility fees and software subscriptions. Your competitors’ prices are rising too. So it’s time.