An online portfolio is an essential tool for showcasing your experience, expertise, and use of precise language as a medical writer or editor. However, with so many platforms available, how do you choose the right one for your professional needs?
Here are three major platforms that can help you create a standout portfolio:
A Personal Website
Through a personal website, you can easily showcase your medical writing and editing samples. Whether you’re building a simple portfolio or blog, having your own website allows you to have flexibility and control over your content. Website platforms are also SEO-friendly, which can help potential employers or clients find your work online.
Clippings.me
Clippings.me is a specialized, user-friendly portfolio platform that allows writers to showcase writing samples and published work. It’s simple to use and provides a clean, professional design that allows you to upload PDF versions of your medical writing samples (always make sure you have permission before sharing them!). In this platform, you can also provide direct links to any freely available articles, such as those that aren’t behind a paywall.
LinkedIn
LinkedIn isn’t a traditional portfolio site but still a powerful tool for professional networking and showcasing your medical writing and editing expertise. You can upload writing samples and link to published works or projects. LinkedIn’s networking capabilities are an important bonus, allowing potential clients and employers to view your experience and reach out to you directly.
By using these platforms, you can create a professional online portfolio that highlights your skills and attracts new opportunities.
Want to learn more?
Evergreen’s Introduction to Health Writing is designed to help health and science writers start putting together their own portfolio. Learn more about this self-study course and the testimonials from our learners!
At Evergreen we also offer one-on-one coaching to help you grow as a medical communicator.
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