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Samples You Should Include in an Editorial Portfolio

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 Damiana Chiavolini, MS, PhD

Building a strong editorial portfolio is essential for attracting clients as an editor in science and medicine. The best editorial portfolio samples showcase the ability to edit and correct but … Read more

Categories Freelance, Portfolios, Professional Development Tags Freelance, Professional Development, Upskilling

Setting Priorities for the New Year

January 16, 2026January 13, 2026 Damiana Chiavolini, MS, PhD

The new year can bring a renewed focus on our priorities. We reflect on what we want to do differently, what we want to protect, and what we want to … Read more

Categories Freelance, Professional Development Tags Career Coaching, Freelance, Professional Development

Why Not Every Client Needs Your Full Portfolio

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 Damiana Chiavolini, MS, PhD

In a recent application for a freelance opportunity, a prospective client specifically requested that no full portfolio links be included in the emails. They just wanted three samples that closely reflected the type … Read more

Categories Freelance, Portfolios, Professional Development Tags Freelance, Professional Development, Upskilling

Ways to Use AI Without Generating Content

November 2, 2025October 29, 2025 Damiana Chiavolini, MS, PhD

While many clients of freelance writers and editors encourage the use of generative AI, others might still be wary of it. Two of my clients recently drafted and shared policies … Read more

Categories Artificial Intelligence, Freelance, Professional Development Tags Artificial Intelligence, Freelance, Professional Development, Upskilling

The Hidden ‘Red Flags’ in Freelancer Portfolios

October 21, 2025October 20, 2025 Damiana Chiavolini, MS, PhD

You may think your portfolio is doing all the right things, such as showing your best work, highlighting your expertise, and making it easy for clients to contact you. But … Read more

Categories Freelance, Portfolios, Professional Development Tags Portfolio Bios, Portfolios, Professional Development, Upskilling, Writing and Editing Leave a comment

Getting Ready for Conferences: Pointers for Making the Most of It!

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 Damiana Chiavolini, MS, PhD

October is usually an exciting month for me. I love spooky season, I get to nurture my passion for cinema (I go to the Austin Film Festival every year), and … Read more

Categories Freelance, Professional Development, Writing & Editing Tags Freelance, Professional Development, Upskilling, Writing and Editing

Why Your ‘About Me’ Section Might Be Costing You Work

October 6, 2025October 1, 2025 Damiana Chiavolini, MS, PhD

Your “About Me” is often the first real connection potential clients make with you beyond your samples. But many writers unknowingly weaken their impact by missing key elements that trigger … Read more

Categories Freelance, Portfolios, Professional Development Tags Portfolio Bios, Writing and Editing Leave a comment

The Hidden Gaps in Most Medical Writing Portfolios

September 17, 2025September 16, 2025 Damiana Chiavolini, MS, PhD

Even the most experienced medical writers can have gaps in their portfolio, and this is usually not in skill, but in strategy. A polished sample is important, but a portfolio … Read more

Categories Freelance, Portfolios, Professional Development Tags Freelance, Professional Development, Upskilling, Writing and Editing Leave a comment

How to Choose the Right Samples for Your Portfolio

September 16, 2025September 9, 2025 Damiana Chiavolini, MS, PhD

In a previous post, I talked about the types of samples you should include in your medical communication portfolio. Today, I want to continue that conversation by discussing how you can … Read more

Categories Artificial Intelligence, Freelance, Portfolios, Professional Development Tags Freelance, Portfolios, Professional Development, Writing and Editing Leave a comment

Why I Stopped Ordering Business Cards (and You Should Too)

October 3, 2025September 3, 2025 J. Kelly Byram, MS, MBA, ELS
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Last updated on October 3, 2025 As I packed for a recent conference, I reached for that familiar stack of business cards I’d carefully slotted into my portfolio—then stopped. When … Read more

Categories Career Development, Freelance, Professional Development Tags Networking, Professional Development
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