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Translating Research Skills into Medical Writing Success

January 5, 2026December 16, 2025 Damiana Chiavolini, MS, PhD

If you’ve spent years running experiments, analyzing data, or publishing your research findings, you already hold many of the core competencies needed for a medical writing career. Transitioning from academia … Read more

Categories Portfolios, Professional Development, Writing & Editing Tags Career Coaching, Professional Development, Upskilling, Writing and Editing

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

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

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

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What Makes a Great Portfolio Bio? Strategies for Medical Writers and Editors

September 23, 2025 J. Kelly Byram, MS, MBA, ELS
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If you’re updating or building a portfolio as a medical writer or editor, one section can feel disproportionately difficult: the bio. The bio only includes a few paragraphs—and yet somehow, … Read more

Categories Portfolios, Professional Development Tags Portfolio Bios, Portfolios, Professional Development, Strategy, Upskilling 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

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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

Cut the Clutter: Three Strategies for Writing Concisely About Medicine, Health, and Science

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 Damiana Chiavolini, MS, PhD

Whether drafting regulatory documents, patient education materials, scientific manuscripts, or your own portfolio, being concise ensures that key information is accessible and impactful. Last week, we talked about how writing … Read more

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Cut the Clutter: Concise Writing Can Strengthen Your Work and Career

June 23, 2025 Damiana Chiavolini, MS, PhD

In medical communication, concise writing is so much more than a stylistic preference. It’s a way to ensure that your audience is engaged and able to learn the information in … Read more

Categories Portfolios, Writing & Editing Tags Health Writing, Word Usage, Writing and Editing 1 Comment

Why One-on-One Coaching Can Help Medical Writers Build a Strategic Portfolio

May 12, 2025 Damiana Chiavolini, MS, PhD

Whether you’re launching a freelance career, shifting to a new medical writing specialty, or applying for full-time roles, your portfolio is often the first (and sometimes only) impression you get … Read more

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