How to Choose a Freelance Medical Writer: What Health Organisations Should Look For Before They Commission a Project
Article Summary: To choose a freelance medical writer, health organisations should look beyond a strong portfolio and assess whether the writer can evaluate evidence, understand compliance expectations, ask strategic questions, and shape communication for the intended audience. A responsible medical writer helps reduce risk before drafting begins by checking source quality, clarifying claims, documenting assumptions […]
How to Write a Perfect Pitch: Getting Into Health Journalism (Plus, Where to Pitch Your First Story)
For many medical writers, health journalism is easy to romanticise – at least, it was for me. I wanted to be a journalist when I was young, and I have come very close to that goal in my work as a medical writer. So close that I’ve written branded journalism for the Pulse, a GP […]
The Role of Medical Writing in Clinical Research: A Guide for Research Organisations
If you work in clinical research, communication often has to fit around everything else. Between managing data, timelines, approvals, and multiple stakeholders, writing can slip down the priority list. Through my work leading and supporting projects in healthcare communications agencies, I’ve spent years working closely with clinical, regulatory, and medical teams under constant pressure to […]
How to Write a Medical Case Study That Clients Love: Formats, Structure, and Tips for Writers
Learn how to write a medical case study for clients. Practical guidance, flexible formats, and real examples for freelance medical writers.
A Year In The Life of A Freelance Medical Writer: Working Smarter, Not Harder in 2025
December 2025 At the start of this year, I typed a short list of goals into my phone notes. Nothing fancy. No vision board. Just five quick lines to keep me a little more focused on how I spent my time, where I put my energy, and what I said yes to. I’m not someone […]
Medical Case Study Examples: How and When to Use Them in Pharma and Health Content
Explore clear, real-world medical case study examples and learn how to use them effectively in pharma, medtech, and healthcare communications.
Free and Low-Cost AI Tools for Medical Writers: What I Use (and What I’m Exploring)
Discover the best free medical writing AI tools I have used. Real examples, tips, and how to use AI without risking quality or client trust.
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.
