“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…
Tag: Freelance Writing
What Will It Mean To You When You Finally Break Into Medical Writing?
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…
Just Do It!
Another Lesson Learned n I’ve learned many great lessons in life – usually from my mistakes. In fact, I always say I’ve learned more from my mistakes than from anything I ever got right. This has frequently been the case when it comes to all-things-technology! My most recent Grrr Moment…
AMWA’s 71st Annual Conference
Registration is open for AMWA’s 71st Annual Conference in Jacksonville, FL, October 20th-22nd this year. If you’re not already a member of AMWA, I’d highly recommend joining. Cover One Of The Open Sessions Additionally, you can make the most of your AMWA Annual Conference attendance – AMWA are looking for writers…
Step 7: Join AMWA
Time for Step 7 of the “Beginner’s Medical Writing” series – a step-by-step guide to getting yourself started in freelance medical writing – an extremely basic guide for making the first move into medical writing. If you’re just arriving, feel free to check out the earlier steps: Step 1 Step 2 Step…
Taste Buds #3
“Taste Buds” is my way of sharing recipes (that are at least vaguely healthy) with those of you who are: Busy Food lovers Always looking for some new, easy, & (somewhat) nutritious recipe Here are this week’s 3 options: Wholewheat Pizza Dough Blackberry Banana Swirl GOOD Brownies
Step 5: Try Twitter
Time for Step 5 of the “Beginner’s Medical Writing” series – a step-by-step guide to getting yourself started in freelance medical writing – an extremely basic guide for making the first move into medical writing. If you’re just arriving, feel free to check out the earlier steps: Step 1 Step…
Step 4: Using Your Blog
Time for Step 4 of the “Beginner’s Medical Writing” series – a step-by-step guide to getting yourself started in freelance medical writing – an extremely basic guide for making the first move into medical writing. If you’re just arriving, feel free to check out the earlier steps: Step 1 Step…
Cat Parasite Linked To Brain Cancer In People
A third of us are infected with Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that can be transmitted to us by animals. Cats represent a major source of this organism, and are therefore a common route of infection for us since they continually shed the parasite. Consequently we can become infected with Toxoplasma…
This Week In Words
Last week was busy again, with writing and editing. At 9:30pm on Friday I finally finished a long edit on an article for an ESL client – it was a good feeling to return it and relax with a glass of wine! Now I’m just starting my Sunday with some…