It’s time to stop settling and start creating: your new life is waiting.
You loved working as a medical writer, whether directly or indirectly. But you didn’t love the constant criticism, high demands, and micromanagement. It was time for a change. You decided to go freelance, despite many people around you being unsupportive. You sought out free and low-cost resources to support your efforts. You reached out to […]
Why AI is triggering medical writers, and the real threat no one’s talking about.
On August 27, 2025, I hosted a live webinar with The American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) about under-utilized AI tools for medical writers, and the chat BLEW UP with controversial comments. I couldn’t address them all in the moment. So, let’s do so now through the lens of freelancing, specifically. Artificial intelligence is clearly still […]
How Natasha built her writing business and landed her first client in 12 hours.
Last year, Natasha was on the brink of giving up on having a medical writing career. She had spent 10 months trying to break in “the traditional way”—applying for jobs, volunteering with AMWA, attending networking events, and setting up informational interviews. “I was ready to accept defeat,” she told me. “I was just about done. […]
Isabella’s post-PhD glow-up: how to build a thriving freelance medical writing business.
In the fall of 2024, Isabella Koprivec walked away from academia and into business for herself, right after finishing her PhD. Isabella always knew she wanted to do something science-related as a profession, but wasn’t sure exactly what that would be at first. She liked the idea of creating a niche, choosing to work on […]
You’re not failing as a freelance writer: you’re straddling fear and action.
You’ve been working hard to establish your freelance writing business. But you’re only making around $2k a month and it’s simply not enough. No matter how much you try and stay positive, it’s getting harder to ignore the tension that’s bubbling incessantly beneath the surface. Your partner is working overtime to hold your household together. […]
Why a bland brand nearly sabotaged this writer’s freelance business before it began.
Recently, someone (let’s call him Marcus) approached me for training and support with breaking into medical writing as a freelancer. He saw a TV interview segment I did in San Diego during which I talked about building a freedom-focused lifestyle. Resonating with my message, Marcus immediately applied to work with me 1:1 and I allocated […]
How to transition from a “safe” full-time job to a full-time freelance medical writer.
Your freelancing experience is very limited; namely, a client or project that “fell into your lap” a few years ago. Ever since then, you’ve been working for an agency or pharma company, feeling dissatisfied and on edge. At any moment, you could get laid off. You see “restructuring” happening all around you and have been […]
Want to improve systemic healthcare issues? You need to understand this.
One of the most common reasons people decide to transition from healthcare, allied healthcare, or research roles into medical communications is wanting to “make a bigger impact.” When you’re stuck in a clinic or lab, it’s very difficult to get the message out there of how your knowledge or findings could actually benefit people in […]
How to get consistent work as a freelance medical writer without an advanced degree.
I get messages several times a week from aspiring medical writers trying to figure out how to successfully break into the field. The most recent was from a health writer in the US who has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Masters degree in International Health. She said: “I’d love to know more […]
How to make more money as a freelancer by leveraging stories.
No business can survive without adequate cash flow. No exceptions. When a freelance medical writer doesn’t treat their business like a business, it fails. Every time. There isn’t a day that goes by when I’m not asked, “how do I get clients?”, “do you know anyone looking for a writer?”, “where do I find work?”, […]