One of the biggest hurdles for novice and experienced writers alike is getting started in front of a blank page.

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Dr Jocelyn Lowinger has worked for more than two decades in the health sector and has more than 15 years experience in health content development for consumers and health practitioners. She uses coaching approaches to develop and structure content that helps engage readers in the active engagement of their own health. Jocelyn coaches and mentors health and medical writers and helps them develop skills in the science and art of health and medical writing. Connect with Jocelyn on LinkedIn and Facebook.
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One of the biggest hurdles for novice and experienced writers alike is getting started in front of a blank page.
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In addition to your skills as a clinician involved in face-to-face care – there is a huge market for your words as well.
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Here are some coaching principles to help you conduct expert interviews with ease and have some fun in the process, as well.
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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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Since I’ve been running a small health writing business I’ve found I needed to become a Jack of all trades, a master at weaving multiple competing activities into a seamless whole.
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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.
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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.