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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

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

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

September 23, 2025 J. Kelly Byram, MS, MBA, ELS
unrecognizable author typing on laptop near coffee at home

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

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

Ways to Collaborate With Other Medical Communicators

August 27, 2025August 26, 2025 Damiana Chiavolini, MS, PhD

The work of writers, editors, and other medical communicators can feel a bit lonely, especially for freelancers or those who work remotely. A fun and productive way to add variety … Read more

Categories Freelance, Professional Development, Writing & Editing Tags Freelance, Professional Development, Upskilling, Writing and Editing 1 Comment

The Benefits of Peer Mentoring for Medical Writers and Editors

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 Damiana Chiavolini, MS, PhD

In the fast-moving world of medical communication, continuous learning and upskilling are essential. Formal training and certifications play a crucial role in these processes, but other activities can also be … Read more

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The Importance of Setting Goals in Coaching for Medical Writers and Editors

April 15, 2025February 12, 2025 Damiana Chiavolini, MS, PhD

I wish I’d known sooner that coaching could save me a lot of time when I first got started in medical communication. While making the transition from academia, I ended … Read more

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