“I’ll just wait until the new year,” said my client. “Wait, what?!? That’s 3 months away!” I said. OK, to give you some context, this was an exchange during a coaching session I held a couple of weeks ago, with a veterinarian whom I recently started working with, who is looking to transition into freelance…
If you’ve made it this far to find this article, chances are you’re a clinician or scientist who’s trying to break into a career in medical writing, whether on a full-time basis or as a side hustle. Firstly, congratulations on your continued pursuit—medical writing is a diverse and interesting field that offers an endless supply…
I recently mentioned the importance of choosing a specific structure for your business, and mentioned that it’s not a “one size fits all” situation. I thought I’d share my situation to illustrate how my experiences over the years have influenced my decisions on the business entity front. The Beginning I started doing freelance work…
If you’re thinking of becoming a freelance medical writer (or freelance “anything”!), you’ll have to decide on your business structure. These articles here and here provide good, basic descriptions of the different legal entities, and their pros and cons, that don’t make your eyes glaze over. Deciding on a Business Structure In addition to your net…
For me, one of the downsides of being self-employed is that I no longer get to “enjoy” the fact that my employer is in charge of deducting my taxes from my salary, and just providing me with a regular, net income each month. I enjoy the simple life, and being on the receiving end of…
In my last post, I discussed a few options for recording presentations if you’re a medical writer who’s decided to start reporting medical conferences – or maybe you just need to record interviews with experts or key opinion leaders for articles you are writing. s h First-Time Use Once you decide on your device, I…
The Scientist is hosting a virtual career expo about alternative careers for scientists, outside of academia. One of the panels on their agenda will explore the field of scientific communication. s It’s taking place on Wednesday June 10th, 2015, at 11:30 am EDT. f And the best part? It’s free to register! g So don’t…
In past decades, the warmer weather used to signify the height of conference season – although these days it seems to pretty much run all year round – especially with many organizations holding their annual meetings in the winter in a warm and inviting location. And some just choosing to host them in the winter…
If you’re an aspiring medical writer – or even a seasoned one – and are looking for some inspiration, motivation, or additional tips about medical writing, Dr. Emma Hitt Nichols has compiled an awesome series of podcasts that should fit the bill nicely. f Check out Medical Writers Speak for a great listening selection (or…
