3 step guide to become a freelance medical writer!

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Do you want to work from anywhere? OR switch to a non-clinical job? Freelance medical writing could be right for you! Virginia and Hass held a live webinar to give you a 3 step guide to become a freelance medical writer.

They share their own journeys and provide insights into the skills, resources, and strategies needed to succeed in the field. They cover topics such as finding clients, building a portfolio, negotiating fees, and developing writing skills. They also discuss the different types of medical writing and the importance of specialization. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the need for continuous learning and staying updated with industry guidelines and regulations.

They cover the importance of medical writing insurance, advice for non-English native speakers, getting into medical writing as a part-time doctor, different types of medical documents, highlighting skills in a CV, courses and career paths in medical writing, getting creative and building a portfolio, and the fundamentals of medical writing course. The hosts also provide information on how to get started with the course and conclude the conversation.

Takeaways
Becoming a medical writer offers the opportunity to work remotely, be your own boss, and have flexible working hours.

Building a portfolio, networking, and investing in learning are key steps to transitioning into medical writing.

Freelancing experience counts as valuable experience in medical writing, and specializing in a niche can be beneficial but not necessary.

Tools and programs such as Canva, Hemingway, and Grammarly can aid in creating high-quality content.

Legal implications in medical writing include accuracy, avoiding misleading claims, and adhering to guidelines and regulations. Medical writing insurance is important to protect against legal implications and some clients may require it.

Non-English native speakers can succeed in medical writing by brushing up on English skills and specializing in specific topics.

Doctors can start medical writing as a part-time job and gradually transition if they enjoy it.

Medical writers are involved in developing various documents, including clinical trial protocols, SOPs, white papers, advertorials, brochures, patient information leaflets, educational materials, blogs, articles, website content, and social media content.

Highlight project experience and specific software skills in a CV, and consider including a video and portfolio.

There are courses available for learning medical writing, and various career paths are possible.

Getting creative and gaining practical experience is important in building a portfolio.

The Fundamentals of Medical Writing course is available for those interested in learning more about medical writing.

To get started with the course, visit the Write Clinic website and choose the payment plan that suits you.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:01 Why Become a Medical Writer
04:12 How to Become a Medical Writer
08:37 Pitching Clients for Medical Writing
10:50 Finding Medical Writing Resources
12:26 Creating a Medical Writing Portfolio
14:24 Skills Needed for Freelance Medical Writing
16:26 Types of Medical Writing
18:06 Medical Writing Without a Medical Background
19:48 Transitioning to Full-Time Medical Writing
20:08 Applying for Entry-Level Medical Writing Positions
22:04 Transitioning from Freelance to Full-Time Medical Writing
23:58 Structuring Your Day as a Medical Writer
26:12 Negotiating Fees or Salary as a Medical Writer
29:11 Tools and Programs for Medical Writing
30:55 Writing Styles in Medical Writing
36:33 Finding Medical Writing Clients on LinkedIn
40:41 Continuing to Develop Medical Writing Skills
41:49 Specializing in a Niche in Medical Writing
46:39 Legal Implications in Medical Writing
47:59 Importance of Medical Writing Insurance
48:37 Advice for Non-English Native Speakers
50:25 Getting into Medical Writing as a Part-Time Doctor
51:44 Different Types of Medical Documents
54:07 Highlighting Skills in CV
56:25 Courses and Career Paths in Medical Writing
57:46 Getting Creative and Building a Portfolio
58:10 Fundamentals of Medical Writing Course
59:31 How to Get Started with the Course
01:01:15 Conclusion and Next Steps