An up-to-date portfolio of relevant health writing work is an essential component of your health writing toolkit.
How Justin Bieber changed the way I work
What do Bieber and health writing have in common? Read on to find out.
How to be prepared before you start writing
If a client contacted you about writing a website for their cardiology practice, what would your first move be?
Understanding the medical writing industry
Understanding the health writing industry means keeping up-to-date with the trends, opportunities and issues that impact the medical industry as well as the writing industry.
Gathering requirements before you start writing
Before you start working on any writing project – whether it’s an article, a blog post, an eDetailer or an entire eBook – you’ll need to spend time defining the requirements as well as the scope of work.
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.
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.
How keyword research helps you write high-quality health content
When you’re writing health content for websites, it’s important to do keyword research before you start the writing process.
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.
5 common mistakes in health feature writing
If you can work on trying to avoid these mistakes, you’ll be on your way to producing a fantastic feature article.
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.
Avoiding word repetition in your writing
Many writers tend to favour particular words and phrases. Sometimes we never realise how strong this subconscious trend is until we see the final, published product – or worse, until we receive an editor’s feedback.
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.
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.
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?