Breaking Into Health Writing

Crisp, clear, and immensely valuable, making the content easy to understand and integrate

“Breaking Into Health Writing provided an excellent overview of what a career in this field can look like. The blend of audio lectures and reading materials offered in-depth insights into each topic. I’m a big fan of Michelle’s writing style—crisp, clear, and immensely valuable, making the content easy to understand and integrate.”

Miriam Nicholls, Australia

The results were beyond rewarding

“Enrolling in the Health Writer Hub courses ( Breaking Into Health Writing, Principles of Health & Medical Copywriting, Introduction to Health Writing, How to Write Patient Education Materials) has been a transformative experience for my writing. It sharpened my focus on delivering valuable health information to readers. These courses have been an invaluable source of knowledge, equipping me with practical skills and actual documents to enhance my portfolio. Engaging and enjoyable, the course materials present information in a captivating format. They offer a wealth of insights and hands-on exercises, ensuring a challenging yet flexible learning experience. I conquered each task through diligent effort at my own pace, and the results were beyond rewarding. These courses have truly elevated my health writing skills to new heights.”

Paul Penman, UK

Outstanding

“Breaking Into Health Writing was an outstanding overview and refresher course for me to re-enter the world of medical writing. As a clinician, I have bounced around the writing field and although it is a passion, I had put it aside to be more the doctor than the published writer. And as technology and what writing is these days has changed drastically, this has given me the starting point to jump back in. Thank you!!”

Dr. Tammy Bohné, USA

Guides you in a perfectly understandable way

“Breaking Into Health Writing helped me to clarify what is (and is not) medical writing, the skills I really need to become a good professional and how to focus on a path to start my medical writing journey. The content of every lesson guides you to the following one in a perfectly understandable way.”

Cristina Naranjo Ortiz, USA

Fulfilled all my expectations

“I was looking for an entry-level medical writing course and Breaking Into Health Writing fulfilled all my expectations. I found it while searching for information about medical writing on Google. Health Writer Hub seemed to provide answers for most of the questions I had, so I decided to give it a try. The course was information-dense and very well structured. I have learned a lot and it had helped me to gain a solid basic understanding of the wide job opportunities for health writers. I appreciated that it also provided information related to ESL writers and aspiring writers who are transiting from other fields like pharmacy or medicine. Moreover, I loved the holistic approach that takes into account everything from mindset and lifestyle to indemnity insurance.”

Dora Blazeka, MD, Austria

Alumni Bonuses!

Bonus templates, checklists, planners and extra hours of online learning.

• The 2024 Health Writing Template Package – save time and write better content faster with 30+ new health writing templates
• The Freelance Health Writer Business Planner – map out your freelance career transition confidently with our detailed planner
• The 110 Websites That Accept Health Article Pitches Guide – a comprehensive list of websites that accept article pitches and guest posts from health writers
• 14 Webinars – webinar topics include quoting for jobs, finding clients, CV writing, finding employed work, website essentials, subcontracting, marketing and more!

I've learned so much from this course!

"Michelle's course on Breaking into Health Writing is the ideal beginner course for any budding freelance writer. I've learned so much from this course!"

Rachel Chandra, USA

I now have actionable steps to take to begin!

"I am a physical therapist looking to bring my passion and expertise to the wider world through health writing. I didn't know where to start - and the task of starting seemed insurmountable! Despite the work ahead, I now have actionable steps to take to begin that process, thanks to Breaking Into Health Writing. Thank you, Michelle!"

Caitlin Steeves, USA

My teaching method

I teach this course, and all my courses, through a combination of audio lectures (podcast style) and text resources. I also offer a range of video content, including bonus webinars and regular student interviews.

After experimenting with different combinations over the years and listening to student feedback, I am confident that delivering lectures in both audio AND text format is the most effective way for you to learn about health writing.

Consume the content however you like:

Many students have told me they enjoy listening to the lectures while driving, walking, hiking, running or cleaning the house! You're free to do whatever works best for you.

Packed with high-quality, actionable content

“The course was packed with high quality, actionable content. It was not only engaging and insightful, it was also concisely written into easy-to-digest chunks. A large amount of additional reading material provided further interest and depth to the course. Each lesson linked well with the next lesson and the course flowed seamlessly. The presentation of the information was clearly formatted ensuring an easy-to-read lesson. Your friendly and conversational writing style are a breath of, fresh air and I found myself looking forward to the next installment. You have well-and-truly over-delivered with your “Breaking Into Health Writing” course!”

Joanne Thambyah, Australia

Invaluable

“As a freelance copywriter looking to find a niche to specialise in, I found this course invaluable.”

Louise Davies, UK

Really helped me with where to go next

"I have worked in clinical practice for over 15 years and am now at a stage I want to leave and start a career in medical writing but really had no idea where to start nor what my options could be. Michelle's Breaking into Health Writing has has really helped me with where to go next. Not only has it made my potential options clearer to me, but it has signposted me to so many resources which can help me progress onto my new career."

Dr Mark Chester, UK

Excellent course!

"I truly enjoyed Breaking Into Health Writing. I was consuming a lot of content on the web regarding freelance writing, copywriting, and health writing. This course and homework questions at the end of each module provided the guidance and organization that I needed to start taking action. Excellent course!"

Paola Gonzalez, Canada

Incredibly informative and comprehensive

"I just completed the Breaking into Health Writing course, and found it incredibly informative and comprehensive. It has given me a real insight into the skills and processes required to become a health writer, particularly in our digital age. As someone with a health care background, but with no formal training in writing, I'm so glad I took this first step. I now have a clearer idea of areas where I need to upskill, and the next steps to take."

Amba Balu, USA

Super helpful!

"Thanks so much for this super helpful course! I began Breaking Into Health Writing feeling uncertain and overwhelmed about what I should be focusing on to begin freelancing as a health writer. This course helped me set clear goals and outline a specific, manageable path to meeting those goals."

Emmy Sterling, USA

Exceeded my expectations

“I took this course to find out more about health writing for a potential career change. As a healthcare professional exploring career options, I found that Breaking Into Health Writing was the perfect course for me. The e-learning platform was state of the art, intuitive and simple to use. The information was targeted, comprehensive and practical and the course exceeded my expectations.”

Michelle Anderson, Australia

Showed me how to prepare for a job in health writing

"Breaking Into Health Writing has shown me how to start preparing for a job in health writing. When you decide to change fields and become a writer, the enormous amount of information you can obtain from all the sources out there can overwhelm any professional. The reason I haven't felt so overwhelmed was Michelle, who is thorough and supportive as a teacher. The course is well-structured, it breaks the topic of health writing into smaller subtopics that are easier to digest. Each topic has a recommended literature that I found the most helpful tool throughout the lessons."

Roland Ligetvári, Hungary

Easy to follow

Overall, I really liked the Breaking Into Health Writing course. It is very well organised, helpful and easy to follow.

Sandy Adjemian, Belgium

I looked forward to each day!

"I looked forward each day to seeing what the next nugget would be! Breaking Into Health Writing has been motivational for me, and it is helping me focus on my next steps."

Lee Nourse, Canada

Answered all my questions

“Thank you, Michelle, for putting this course together. It not only answered all my questions about health writing but has inspired me to explore this as a career opportunity when l finish my bachelor degree. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in learning more about health writing.”

Courtney Baker, Australia

Very concise and interesting. Highly recommended!

"The thing I loved the most about Breaking Into Health Writing was the way it was organized to lead you into health writing. It was a great start for any writer trying to break it into the health or medical field, and it was very concise and interesting. Highly recommended!"

Omnia Tantawy, Egypt

The most comprehensive courses I have found online

"These (Introduction to Health Writing & Breaking Into Health Writing) were two of the most comprehensive courses I have found online. Usually trainers give very basic information in a course and do not get in touch after the course. Michelle is always ready to help and answer our queries."

Samreen Salim, Pakistan

Michelle is the go-to expert for those starting out a writing career in the health niche

“I was fortunate enough to have Michelle as my writing mentor when I began health writing. She’s the go-to expert for those starting out a writing career in the health or medical niche, with insider tips and advice to help you start successfully. In fact, Michelle pointed me to an online resource where I managed to land one of my best-paying clients!”

Joe Leech, Diet vs Disease