How to Write Effective White Papers for Pharmaceutical Companies (Without Losing the Plot)
In this guide, I share the process I use to keep complex projects, like developing white papers in pharma, focused, collaborative, and effective.
Is the CMPP Worth It? What You Need to Know Before Pursuing this Publication Professional Certification
Discover everything you need to know about the CMPP and whether you should consider it for your freelancing career as a medical writer.
Agency vs. Freelancer: What’s the Best Fit for Your Healthcare Writing Needs?
Here’s my take on when to choose a freelance medical writer, when an agency is best, and when to use both.
Why Your Medical Communications Agency Needs a Freelancer: 5 Strategic Advantages They Bring to the Table
With experience leading a MedComms writing team, I share 5 proven ways freelancers help agencies cut costs, scale fast, and deliver high quality, compliant content.
How to Become a Medical Copywriter: A Practical Guide for Writers Interested in Healthcare Copywriting
When I first looked into healthcare copywriting, I felt confused. What’s the difference between medical writing and copywriting? Could I really make a living from it? Do I need a special degree? Many writers I mentor today started with the same doubts. Here’s the answer in plain English: healthcare copywriting is about making health information […]
LinkedIn Optimisation for Pharma Executives: Cut Through the Noise, Stay Compliant, and Show Up Strategically
Learn why pharma leaders need a visible LinkedIn presence — and how to build one that supports credibility, stakeholder trust, and strategic goals.
How to Start a Health Blog (That Actually Works): My Content Idea Framework for Writers and Health Brands
Start your health blog with confidence. This post shares a proven idea framework for writers and health brands to create clear, strategic content.
Why Patient Advocacy Meetings Matter in the Pharmaceutical Industry: A Medical Writer’s Perspective
In this post, I discuss the role of patient advocacy in the pharmaceutical industry and how medical writers help ensure that patient voices are captured, heard, and acted upon.
Will AI Replace Medical Writers? 5 Ways to Show Your Value to Clients
Find out why medical writers are still essential and learn 5 ways to stand out, stay relevant and work smarter alongside AI.
7 Freelance medical writer resources I needed as a beginner (and what I built instead)
When I first started freelancing, I was a decent writer with a healthcare agency background and a pretty healthy portfolio—and I thought that would be enough. Spoiler: it wasn’t. What I didn’t have were the freelance medical writer resources that could guide me through the business side of writing. Things like setting rates, pitching clients, […]