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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.

Health writing opportunities in a-COVID-19 world

LAST UPDATED May 23, 2024 | FIRST PUBLISHED April 15, 2020 | BY Michelle Guillemard

Health writing opportunities in a COVID-19 world

Ready to finally hear some good news? Health writing is a stable career pathway that will survive and potentially thrive during and after this pandemic.

Filed Under: Freelance health writing, Getting started as a health writer, Growing your career, Writing about COVID-19

tips for esl medical writers

LAST UPDATED January 12, 2023 | FIRST PUBLISHED February 25, 2020 | BY Diana Ribeiro

Tips for ESL medical writers

How does being an ESL medical writer impact your chances of finding work? Read our top writing tips for non-native speakers by guest author (and ESL medical writer) Diana Ribeiro.

Filed Under: Getting started as a health writer, Health writing

managing freelance client relationships

LAST UPDATED May 23, 2024 | FIRST PUBLISHED June 11, 2019 | BY Michelle Guillemard

Managing freelancer-client relationships

For freelance writers, new client relationships are exciting – but they can also be daunting, test your communication skills and place you outside of your comfort zone. That said, you can make long-lasting friendships with your clients – and, if you’re lucky, your clients can become your ‘real-life’ friends, too.

Filed Under: Freelance health writing, Growing your career

subcontracting 101

LAST UPDATED May 23, 2024 | FIRST PUBLISHED May 20, 2019 | BY Michelle Guillemard

Freelance subcontracting 101: Tips for writers and subcontractors

Freelance subcontracting is an effective way for writers to gain experience and grow their businesses – but, it’s not always easy. Here’s what you need to know about outsourcing your work and being a subcontractor.

Filed Under: Freelance health writing, Growing your career

health writing niche

LAST UPDATED May 23, 2024 | FIRST PUBLISHED April 1, 2019 | BY Michelle Guillemard

How to find your health writing niche

So, you’ve chosen health as your writing niche. But what if I told you that health writing isn’t a niche?

Filed Under: Freelance health writing, Growing your career

first freelance writing job

LAST UPDATED May 23, 2024 | 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

how to be a health writer

LAST UPDATED August 29, 2023 | FIRST PUBLISHED February 26, 2019 | BY Michelle Guillemard

Getting started as a health writer: The beginner’s guide

This essential guide includes dozens of links to my top blogs and resources for becoming a successful health writer and writing high-quality, engaging health content.

Filed Under: Growing your career, Health writing

how to be a freelance health writer

LAST UPDATED May 23, 2024 | FIRST PUBLISHED February 26, 2019 | BY Michelle Guillemard

Getting started as a freelance health writer: The beginner’s guide

Ready to take the leap and become a freelance health writer? Read on and discover everything you need to know about becoming a freelancer.

Filed Under: Freelance health writing, Growing your career

freelance career growth

LAST UPDATED May 23, 2024 | FIRST PUBLISHED October 2, 2018 | BY Michelle Guillemard

Freelance career growth – what are your options?

Whether you’re an aspiring or professional freelance writer, career growth is a key – and ongoing – consideration. Here are some questions to help you think about your future options.

Filed Under: Freelance health writing, Growing your career

LAST UPDATED January 12, 2023 | FIRST PUBLISHED August 29, 2018 | BY Michelle Guillemard

Melbourne medical writing conference explores integrity in a post-truth world

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.

Filed Under: Growing your career

Transitioning to freelance life? Ask yourself these questions first

LAST UPDATED May 23, 2024 | 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

Health writing trends in 2018: what does the future hold?

LAST UPDATED January 12, 2023 | FIRST PUBLISHED February 7, 2018 | BY Michelle Guillemard

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.

Filed Under: Growing your career

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

LAST UPDATED May 23, 2024 | 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 May 23, 2024 | 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

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