Five Things I Learned About Running a Medical Writing Business in 2024
As the year draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the many lessons I’ve learned running my medical writing business in 2024. When I set my goals at the start of the year, I was focused on four core areas: boundaries, confidence, freedom, and health. My aim was to grow my business in a […]
ChatGPT for Medical Writing: My Thoughts on How It’s Changing the Game, Raising Ethical Questions and Shaping the Future of Healthcare Content
Learn how ChatGPT is changing medical writing and how it raises ethical questions.
Effective AI Prompts for Writers: A Practical Guide for Medical Writing (with my top tips)
Struggling to find effective AI prompts for medical writing? As an extract from my full ChatGPT course, this article shares my top tips for generating ideas, structuring content and fine-tuning tone.
8 Inspiring Health Blog Examples That Set the Standard for High-Quality, SEO-Friendly Content
8 Top-Ranking Health Blog Examples: Perfect for health writers and businesses seeking inspiration to create high-quality content that ranks well!
What Does a Medical Writer Do? Decide if Medical Writing is Right For You
If you’re considering becoming a medical writer, you might have questions about your next career choice. A common question many potential medical writers have is what medical writers do. It’s a good question: medical writing encompasses several industries within healthcare, including continuing education, pharmaceuticals, clinical trial regulations, marketing, and more. To briefly sum it up, […]
Medical Writer Qualifications: What Do You Need to Start a Freelance Medical Writing Career?
The medical writing market is projected to grow to a staggering 11.1 billion USD in 2034, and the increase in freelance and in-house medical writers reflects its expanding nature. As demand for qualified medical writers has increased, more people—whether they’re writers, academics, doctors, or come from some other career—recognise the potential of a medical writing […]
5 Ways a Freelance Medical Writer Can Boost Your Business
As a freelance medical writer, I’m always learning new ways to ensure my clients’ daily operations run smoothly. From health and wellness businesses to continuing medical education (CME) providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers, everyone in the health and medical industry needs an excellent writer in their corner – and today, we will talk about why that […]
What to Look For When Hiring a Freelance Medical Writer For Your Medical Writing Needs
So, you need a freelance medical writer. As a healthcare business owner or marketer, you have teams to manage, stakeholders to please, and patient experience to curate. The last thing you need is to worry about the quality of the writing that’s going to land on your desk. That’s why knowing what to look for […]
Five Must-Read Books for Medical Writers
If there’s something about me that you must know, it is that I LOVE to read. I am one of those people with piles of unread books on my bed-side table, waiting their turn. I often have several books on the go at once. Does that sound like you, too? I cast my mind back […]
How to Write Effective Reports for Patient Advocacy Group Meetings
Patient advocacy groups (or PAGs) are organisations that support patients by ensuring their voices are heard within the healthcare system, they have access to necessary resources (including medications), and they receive the best possible care. These groups often work on behalf of specific patient populations, such as those with chronic illnesses, rare diseases, or other […]
