What if I told you that you don’t even need a portfolio of published work to get your first freelance health writing job?

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Michelle Guillemard is the founder of Health Writer Hub, the Past President of the Australasian Medical Writers Association and a freelance medical writer with 16+ years of experience. Blogging about health & medical writing since 2012, Michelle teaches health writing courses and communication workshops to students and corporations around the world. Michelle is passionate about creating better health outcomes and changing lives through effective health communication. Connect with her on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook.
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What if I told you that you don’t even need a portfolio of published work to get your first freelance health writing job?
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Discover how to ditch the hustle with a freelance strategy focused on being findable.
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Forget being “passionate” or “detail-oriented” and embrace results-driven language to clearly communicate the tangible value you bring to the table.
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Feeling a bit let down by your writing’s lack of enthusiasm or critical tone? Many medical writers struggle to craft uplifting and engaging content, but there are techniques to infuse positivity even in serious medical topics.
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Without explanation, even well-intentioned criticism can fall flat. So, how can we move beyond vague negativity and offer truly constructive feedback that helps other writers grow? The answer lies in the power of why.
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A handy daily checklist to help you stay focused while you’re getting started as a freelance medical writer.
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Unsure of the differences between breaking medical news and in-depth health features? Learn how to tell them apart.
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Discover how ESL medical writers bridge the gap by bringing a unique skillset to the table and leveraging their multilingualism.
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Effective invoicing ensures you’re fairly compensated for your expertise. Follow these 10 tips to streamline the process and build strong client relationships.
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Crafting the perfect quote is essential for securing freelance medical writing projects. Here are several different quote templates you can use to tailor your services to diverse project needs.
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Is traditional medical news reporting still relevant? Absolutely.
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New to freelance medical writing and feeling overwhelmed about finding work? Let’s simplify it.
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Cold emailing: Some medical writers swear by it, while others have never had success. So is it hit or miss, or is there an art form to it?
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Struggling with a medical writing client who isn’t paying? Unfortunately, it happens. Get my free letter of demand and more strategies to help you get your overdue invoices paid in this post.
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Wondering what health writers write about all day? The answer is: anything and everything! In this post, I highlight a few of my most memorable and challenging projects to give you a glimpse of the possibilities in this ever-changing field.