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, […]
How to Write a Patient Story: Insights from My Own Coeliac Disease Journey
As a medical and health writer, I’ve learned that some of the most powerful health content doesn’t come from a study or a statistic—it comes from a story. Specifically, a patient story. I’ve written many other patients’ stories, from initial interviews through to final edits. I’ve also recently written about my own experience living with […]
To Niche or Not to Niche in Medical Writing? How I Succeeded Without Choosing Just One Specialty
Do you really need a niche to thrive in medical writing? I share how I built a fulfilling freelance career without one… and how you can too.
Create High-Quality CME Articles: The Ultimate Guide
GUEST POST: This is a guest post by James Davidson, on behalf of Learn at Pinnacle. Are you a medical writer looking to tap into a fulfilling and profitable niche? CME writing isn’t the only avenue, but it’s a sure bet as an industry that continues to grow. With healthcare professionals (HCPs) in need of […]
