Setting Priorities for the New Year
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
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Setting Priorities for the New Year
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
Translating Research Skills into Medical Writing Success
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
Why Not Every Client Needs Your Full Portfolio
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
Ways to Use AI Without Generating Content
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
The Hidden ‘Red Flags’ in Freelancer Portfolios
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
Getting Ready for Conferences: Pointers for Making the Most of It!
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
Why Your ‘About Me’ Section Might Be Costing You Work
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
What Makes a Great Portfolio Bio? Strategies for Medical Writers and Editors
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
The Hidden Gaps in Most Medical Writing Portfolios
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
How to Choose the Right Samples for Your Portfolio
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