Need a medical writing mentor? Five reasons to make me your mentor and increase your chances at succeeding in your freelance writing business
When I started my freelance writing business, I had no idea I would become a mentor to others, someone who people reached out to for support and guidance. At first, I was dedicated to nurturing leads and networking, ultimately focused on finding work. For some months it was non-stop as I sought to create relationships […]
Mental health matters: Why downtime is important as a freelance health and medical writer
Being a freelancer can be full on. I’m here to tell you that you really do need some downtime – because mental health matters. Anyone who has expectations of three-hour working weeks and instant six figures is in for a shock. The reality is you are running a business. That means there is always room […]
Ten freelance writing tips to succeed as a freelance writer, whatever your niche
It’s Monday morning. There’s another email in my LinkedIn inbox from a well-meaning recruiter, asking if I am interested in switching to a permanent role. This happens almost every Monday and my reply is always the same: I’m very happy freelancing, I’m not looking for a permanent role right now. In all honesty, I’m not […]
Freelance mental health: top tips for seeking balance as a freelance writer
This blog is about looking after your freelance mental health. But, that’s not where this story starts. I’ve been working for communications agencies in writing and editing roles since I was 21. What does this look like? Long hours, exciting work, travel, if you’re lucky. Expectations can be high. So can the rewards. The last […]
Maintaining Mental Health as a Freelancer, Mum, and Writer: How to Survive and Thrive
Next week, my second son starts nursery and I transition to full-time freelance mum and writer. He is likely our last baby, which makes this my penultimate week of maternity leave (perhaps, ever). Having spent nine months growing my freelance writing business before he arrived (incidentally, the same months I spent growing him), I am […]
How to become a medical writer? Six top tips to kickstart your health content writing career
It’s a question I get a lot. When I connect with aspiring health writers, they often have great content planned in their heads, they just need the confidence to go ahead and write. In my experience, no matter the niche, there is one constant whenever I speak to a fellow writer: no origin story is […]
Setting up as a freelance healthcare writer: three things I’ve learnt in my first 18 months in business
The end of the year approaches. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. (Or so they say!) Let’s face it, it’s also the busiest time of year for many of us. As a freelance health writer, I took my final brief of the year today, in mid-December. I have cards to write, presents to […]
Three ways to improve your healthcare content writing as a health writer: there’s an ART to it
If you’re a health writer and your business is healthcare content writing, you’re likely in demand. The concept of ‘health’ pervades every aspect of our lives, public and private. And health information is big business. Before the onset of COVID-19, the worldwide medical communications industry was worth around 1.35 billion dollars (1). With digital health […]
