Learning a little bit of something each day is a bit like dollar-cost averaging in the field of investing: keep doing them consistently over time, and you will end up becoming very rich in both marketable skills and savings. It’s also always been my belief that the best investment you can possibly make—better than any mutual fund or stock market return—is in developing your own skills. Nobody can take them away from you. In this episode I talk about some of the things that are useful to learn as a freelance medical writer.  Here are the 10 traits of successful freelance medical writers:  Focused on what the client and reader wants and needs Follows directions Follows formatting Responsive Well versed in AMA style and rules of editing Organized and mindful of time Cheerful/forgiving/flexible  Professional with clients on calls LinkedIn presence Lifelong learner  Access “LinkedIn for Medical Writers” here. Download the free AMA Style cheat sheet here Download the free AMA style reference list here Find out more information about how to get into freelance medical writing at 6weekcourse.com  Does your company need medical writing assistance? Visit Nascentmc.com Join VisualMedComms here. Learn how to make your medical and scientific communications visually appealing  and benefit from incorporating a new set of in-demand skills. Find out more about joining the membership below.

Learning a little bit of something each day is a bit like dollar-cost averaging in the field of investing: keep doing them consistently over time, and you will end up becoming very rich in both marketable skills and savings. It’s also always been my belief that the best investment you can possibly make—better than any mutual fund or stock market return—is in developing your own skills. Nobody can take them away from you. In this episode I talk about some of the things that are useful to learn as a freelance medical writer.  Here are the 10 traits of successful freelance medical writers: <ol> <li>Focused on what the client and reader wants and needs</li> <li>Follows directions</li> <li>Follows formatting</li> <li>Responsive</li> <li>Well versed in AMA style and rules of editing</li> <li>Organized and mindful of time</li> <li>Cheerful/forgiving/flexible </li> <li>Professional with clients on calls</li> <li>LinkedIn presence</li> <li>Lifelong learner</li> </ol> Access “LinkedIn for Medical Writers” <a href="https://learn.6weekcourse.com/p/linkedin-for-medical-writers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Download the free AMA Style cheat sheet <a href="https://chipper-trailblazer-7695.ck.page/656d9eb2ef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Download the free AMA style reference list <a href="https://chipper-trailblazer-7695.ck.page/db807a021d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Find out more information about how to get into freelance medical writing at <a href="https://6weekcourse.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6weekcourse.com </a> Does your company need medical writing assistance? Visit <a href="http://nascentmc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nascentmc.com</a> Join VisualMedComms <a href="http://visualmedcomms.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Learn how to make your medical and scientific communications visually appealing  and benefit from incorporating a new set of in-demand skills. Find out more about joining the membership below.

Freelance Medical Writer Success Trait Number 10: Being a Lifelong Learner

This week’s episode covers freelance medical writer success trait number 9, which is having a strong LinkedIn presence. I interviewed Dr. Kalpana Shankar a few months ago on this topic, and I think our conversation really covers most of what I would have to say (and includes several value bombs from Dr. Shankar), so I am reposting that here, along with a short intro on the topic. If you are a freelance medical writer and are interested in getting more clients, LinkedIn is definitely the place to be. You can have a fully built profile within a day. If you need a little guidance on that, check out my “LinkedIn for Medical Writers” course. Here are the 10 traits of successful freelance medical writers:  Focused on what the client and reader wants and needs Follows directions Follows formatting Responsive Well versed in AMA style and rules of editing Organized and mindful of time Cheerful/forgiving/flexible  Professional with clients on calls LinkedIn presence Lifelong learner  Access “LinkedIn for Medical Writers” here. Download the free AMA Style cheat sheet here Download the free AMA style reference list here Find out more information about how to get into freelance medical writing at 6weekcourse.com  Does your company need medical writing assistance? Visit Nascentmc.com Join VisualMedComms here

This week’s episode covers freelance medical writer success trait number 9, which is having a strong LinkedIn presence. I interviewed Dr. Kalpana Shankar a few months ago on this topic, and I think our conversation really covers most of what I would have to say (and includes several value bombs from Dr. Shankar), so I am reposting that here, along with a short intro on the topic. If you are a freelance medical writer and are interested in getting more clients, LinkedIn is definitely the place to be. You can have a fully built profile within a day. If you need a little guidance on that, check out my “<a href="https://learn.6weekcourse.com/p/linkedin-for-medical-writers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn for Medical Writers</a>” course. Here are the 10 traits of successful freelance medical writers: <ol> <li>Focused on what the client and reader wants and needs</li> <li>Follows directions</li> <li>Follows formatting</li> <li>Responsive</li> <li>Well versed in AMA style and rules of editing</li> <li>Organized and mindful of time</li> <li>Cheerful/forgiving/flexible </li> <li>Professional with clients on calls</li> <li>LinkedIn presence</li> <li>Lifelong learner</li> </ol> Access “LinkedIn for Medical Writers” <a href="https://learn.6weekcourse.com/p/linkedin-for-medical-writers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Download the free AMA Style cheat sheet <a href="https://chipper-trailblazer-7695.ck.page/656d9eb2ef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Download the free AMA style reference list <a href="https://chipper-trailblazer-7695.ck.page/db807a021d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Find out more information about how to get into freelance medical writing at <a href="https://6weekcourse.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6weekcourse.com </a> Does your company need medical writing assistance? Visit <a href="http://nascentmc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nascentmc.com</a> Join VisualMedComms <a href="http://visualmedcomms.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Freelance Medical Writer Success Trait Number 9: Having a LinkedIn Presence

In this episode, I talk about the many things we have to remember to pull off a successful video conference call with a client, including what to wear, how to set up the video, and other minutiae involved in a professional client call.   This is trait number 8 of the 10 traits of successful freelance medical writers.  Focused on what the client and reader wants and needs Follows directions Follows formatting Responsive Well versed in AMA style and rules of editing Organized and mindful of time Cheerful/forgiving/flexible  Professional with clients on calls LinkedIn presence Lifelong learner  Download the free AMA Style cheat sheet here  Download the free AMA style reference list here  Course EDITING FOR MEDICAL WRITERS (Learn AMA Style https://learnamastyle.com/) Find out more information about how to get into freelance medical writing at 6weekcourse.com  Does your company need medical writing assistance? visit Nascentmc.com VisualMedComms is a new membership where you can learn how to make your medical and scientific communications visually appealing and benefit from incorporating a new set of in-demand skills to offer your clients. visualmedcomms.com 

In this episode, I talk about the many things we have to remember to pull off a successful video conference call with a client, including what to wear, how to set up the video, and other minutiae involved in a professional client call.  This is trait number 8 of the 10 traits of successful freelance medical writers. <ol> <li>Focused on what the client and reader wants and needs</li> <li>Follows directions</li> <li>Follows formatting</li> <li>Responsive</li> <li>Well versed in AMA style and rules of editing</li> <li>Organized and mindful of time</li> <li>Cheerful/forgiving/flexible </li> <li>Professional with clients on calls</li> <li>LinkedIn presence</li> <li>Lifelong learner</li> </ol> Download the free AMA Style cheat sheet <a href="https://chipper-trailblazer-7695.ck.page/656d9eb2ef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Download the free AMA style reference list <a href="https://chipper-trailblazer-7695.ck.page/db807a021d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> <ul> <li>Course EDITING FOR MEDICAL WRITERS (Learn AMA Style <a href="https://learnamastyle.com/)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://learnamastyle.com/)</a></li> <li>Find out more information about how to get into freelance medical writing at <a href="https://6weekcourse.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6weekcourse.com </a></li> <li>Does your company need medical writing assistance? visit <a href="http://Nascentmc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nascentmc.com</a></li> <li>VisualMedComms is a new membership where you can learn how to make your medical and scientific communications visually appealing and benefit from incorporating a new set of in-demand skills to offer your clients. <a href="http://view/visualmedcomms.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visualmedcomms.com</a></li> </ul>

Freelance Medical Writer Success Trait Number 8: Being Professional on Client Calls

This week I am talking about being cheerful, forgiving, and flexible--freelance medical writer success trait number 7. How far do you have to go in this regard? Is the customer or client always right? When should you cut ties with a client? Here are the top 10 traits of successful medical writers as I see them:  Focused on what the client and reader wants and needs Follows directions Follows formatting Responsive Well versed in AMA style and rules of editing.  Organized and mindful of time. Cheerful/forgiving/flexible  Professional with clients on calls LinkedIn presence.  Lifelong learner  You can listen to that overview episode  here Download the free AMA Style cheat sheet here  Download the free AMA style reference list here  Course EDITING FOR MEDICAL WRITERS (Learn AMA Style https://learnamastyle.com/) Find out more information about how to get into freelance medical writing at 6weekcourse.com Does your company need medical writing assistance? visit Nascentmc.com VisualMedComms is a new membership where you can learn how to make your medical and scientific communications visually appealing and benefit from incorporating a new set of in-demand skills to offer your clients. visualmedcomms.com 

This week I am talking about being cheerful, forgiving, and flexible--freelance medical writer success trait number 7. How far do you have to go in this regard? Is the customer or client always right? When should you cut ties with a client? Here are the top 10 traits of successful medical writers as I see them: <ol> <li>Focused on what the client and reader wants and needs</li> <li>Follows directions</li> <li>Follows formatting</li> <li>Responsive</li> <li>Well versed in AMA style and rules of editing. </li> <li>Organized and mindful of time.</li> <li>Cheerful/forgiving/flexible </li> <li>Professional with clients on calls</li> <li>LinkedIn presence. </li> <li>Lifelong learner</li> </ol> You can listen to that overview episode <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/medicalwritersspeak/Compiled_toptentraits_summary_edit.m4a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a> Download the free AMA Style cheat sheet <a href="https://chipper-trailblazer-7695.ck.page/656d9eb2ef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Download the free AMA style reference list <a href="https://chipper-trailblazer-7695.ck.page/db807a021d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> <ul> <li>Course EDITING FOR MEDICAL WRITERS (Learn AMA Style <a href="https://learnamastyle.com/)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://learnamastyle.com/)</a></li> <li>Find out more information about how to get into freelance medical writing at <a href="6weekcourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6weekcourse.com</a></li> <li>Does your company need medical writing assistance? visit <a href="Nascentmc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nascentmc.com</a></li> <li>VisualMedComms is a new membership where you can learn how to make your medical and scientific communications visually appealing and benefit from incorporating a new set of in-demand skills to offer your clients. <a href="visualmedcomms.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visualmedcomms.com</a></li> </ul>

Freelance Medical Writer Success Trait Number 7: Being Cheerful, Forgiving and Flexible

So this week I have a touch of Covid (thankfully, the seemingly milder Omicron variety). And YES I got 2 vaccinations and a booster! Anyway, I don’t want you having to listen to my croaky voice, except for in the intro sections! I did a 3-part series on productivity a while back and thought I would repost the series as a single episode here as it pertains to success trait number 6, which is “organized and mindful of time.”   In the first of this 3-part series, I describe productivity hacks that everyone can use. In the second of this 3-part series, I talk about medical-writer specific productivity hacks. In the third of this 3-part series, I talk about delegating, the key to being uberproductive and having enough free time.    Here are the top 10 traits of successful medical writers as I see them:  Focused on what the client and reader wants and needs Follows directions Follows formatting Responsive Well versed in AMA style and rules of editing.  Organized and mindful of time. Cheerful/forgiving/flexible  Professional with clients on calls LinkedIn presence.  Lifelong learner  You can listen to that overview episode  here Download the free AMA Style cheat sheet here  Download the free AMA style reference list here  Course EDITING FOR MEDICAL WRITERS (Learn AMA Style https://learnamastyle.com/) Find out more information about how to get into freelance medical writing at 6weekcourse.com Does your company need medical writing assistance? visit Nascentmc.com VisualMedComms is a new membership where you can learn how to make your medical and scientific communications visually appealing and benefit from incorporating a new set of in-demand skills to offer your clients. visualmedcomms.com 

So this week I have a touch of Covid (thankfully, the seemingly milder Omicron variety). And YES I got 2 vaccinations and a booster! Anyway, I don’t want you having to listen to my croaky voice, except for in the intro sections! I did a 3-part series on productivity a while back and thought I would repost the series as a single episode here as it pertains to success trait number 6, which is “organized and mindful of time.” <ul> <li>In the first of this 3-part series, I describe productivity hacks that everyone can use.</li> <li>In the second of this 3-part series, I talk about medical-writer specific productivity hacks.</li> <li>In the third of this 3-part series, I talk about delegating, the key to being uberproductive and having enough free time.</li> </ul> Here are the top 10 traits of successful medical writers as I see them: <ol> <li>Focused on what the client and reader wants and needs</li> <li>Follows directions</li> <li>Follows formatting</li> <li>Responsive</li> <li>Well versed in AMA style and rules of editing. </li> <li>Organized and mindful of time.</li> <li>Cheerful/forgiving/flexible </li> <li>Professional with clients on calls</li> <li>LinkedIn presence. </li> <li>Lifelong learner</li> </ol> You can listen to that overview episode <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/medicalwritersspeak/Compiled_toptentraits_summary_edit.m4a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a> Download the free AMA Style cheat sheet <a href="https://chipper-trailblazer-7695.ck.page/656d9eb2ef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Download the free AMA style reference list <a href="https://chipper-trailblazer-7695.ck.page/db807a021d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> <ul> <li>Course EDITING FOR MEDICAL WRITERS (Learn AMA Style <a href="https://learnamastyle.com/)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://learnamastyle.com/)</a></li> <li>Find out more information about how to get into freelance medical writing at <a href="6weekcourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6weekcourse.com</a></li> <li>Does your company need medical writing assistance? visit <a href="Nascentmc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nascentmc.com</a></li> <li>VisualMedComms is a new membership where you can learn how to make your medical and scientific communications visually appealing and benefit from incorporating a new set of in-demand skills to offer your clients. <a href="visualmedcomms.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visualmedcomms.com</a></li> </ul>

Freelance Medical Writer Success Trait Number 6: Organized and Mindful of Time

Freelance Medical Writer Success Trait Number 5: Being well versed in the AMA Manual of Style and rules of writing and editing In this week’s episode, I talk about the success trait number 5, and that is being well versed in the AMA Manual of Style and the rules of writing and editing. Qualities like having a science background, being detail oriented and having the ability to sit quietly at a computer are a given and not included in the 10 traits. Here are the top 10 traits as I see them:  Focused on what the client and reader wants and needs Follows directions Follows formatting Responsive Well versed in AMA style and rules of editing.  Organized and mindful of time. Cheerful/forgiving/flexible  Professional with clients on calls LinkedIn presence.  Lifelong learner  From today's episode: If you would like an advance review copy of Nick Nichols' (aka dear hubby) new legal thriller All We Hold Dear coming out March 1, 2022, please email nicknwrites@gmail.com and we will send you a copy.  Here are some books I recommend:  On Writing by Stephen King Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott On Writing Well by William Zinsser The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. and E.B. White How to Write Bestselling Fiction by Dean Koontz War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield And my book  Freelance Medical Writing Emma Hitt Nichols, PhD  Download the AMA Style cheat sheet here  Download the AMA style reference list here  Course EDITING FOR MEDICAL WRITERS (Learn AMA Style https://learnamastyle.com/) Find out more information about how to get into freelance medical writing at 6weekcourse.com Does your company need medical writing assistance? visit Nascentmc.com VisualMedComms is a new membership where you can learn how to make your medical and scientific communications visually appealing and benefit from incorporating a new set of in-demand skills to offer your clients. visualmedcomms.com 

Freelance Medical Writer Success Trait Number 5: Being well versed in the AMA Manual of Style and rules of writing and editing In this week’s episode, I talk about the success trait number 5, and that is being well versed in the AMA Manual of Style and the rules of writing and editing. Qualities like having a science background, being detail oriented and having the ability to sit quietly at a computer are a given and not included in the 10 traits. Here are the top 10 traits as I see them: <ol> <li>Focused on what the client and reader wants and needs</li> <li>Follows directions</li> <li>Follows formatting</li> <li>Responsive</li> <li>Well versed in AMA style and rules of editing. </li> <li>Organized and mindful of time.</li> <li>Cheerful/forgiving/flexible </li> <li>Professional with clients on calls</li> <li>LinkedIn presence. </li> <li>Lifelong learner</li> </ol> From today's episode: If you would like an advance review copy of Nick Nichols' (aka dear hubby) new legal thriller All We Hold Dear coming out March 1, 2022, please email <a href="mailto:nicknwrites@gmail.com">nicknwrites@gmail.com</a> and we will send you a copy.  Here are some books I recommend: <ul> <li>On Writing by Stephen King</li> <li>Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott</li> <li>On Writing Well by William Zinsser</li> <li>The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. and E.B. White</li> <li>How to Write Bestselling Fiction by Dean Koontz</li> <li>War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield</li> <li>And my book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Freelance-Medical-Writing-Books-1-6-Scientific-ebook/dp/B00T6XF9YO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Freelance Medical Writing</a> Emma Hitt Nichols, PhD</li> </ul> Download the AMA Style cheat sheet <a href="https://chipper-trailblazer-7695.ck.page/656d9eb2ef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> Download the AMA style reference list <a href="https://chipper-trailblazer-7695.ck.page/db807a021d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> <ul> <li>Course EDITING FOR MEDICAL WRITERS (Learn AMA Style <a href="https://learnamastyle.com/)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://learnamastyle.com/)</a></li> <li>Find out more information about how to get into freelance medical writing at <a href="6weekcourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6weekcourse.com</a></li> <li>Does your company need medical writing assistance? visit <a href="Nascentmc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nascentmc.com</a></li> <li>VisualMedComms is a new membership where you can learn how to make your medical and scientific communications visually appealing and benefit from incorporating a new set of in-demand skills to offer your clients. <a href="visualmedcomms.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visualmedcomms.com</a></li> </ul>

Freelance Medical Writer Success Trait Number 5: Being well versed in the AMA Manual of Style and rules of writing and editing

Because it’s almost a brand new year, in this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about goals, specifically, the 5 steps of setting them and then actually pulling them off, which of course, is the hard part! Next week, I’ll resume the ongoing series about the top ten traits of successful freelance medical writers. We’re on trait number 5, "Well versed in AMA style and rules of editing." For the overview of the top ten traits, please listen  here If you’re in healthcare or science and interested in transitioning into freelance medical writing, check out 6weekcourse.com. Does your company need medical writing assistance? Visit Nascentmc.com VisualMedComms is launching on January 28, 2022. Make your medical and scientific communications visually appealing and increase your income by offering a new set of in-demand skills to your clients.

Because it’s almost a brand new year, in this week’s podcast episode, I’m talking about goals, specifically, the 5 steps of setting them and then actually pulling them off, which of course, is the hard part! Next week, I’ll resume the ongoing series about the top ten traits of successful freelance medical writers. We’re on trait number 5, "Well versed in AMA style and rules of editing." For the overview of the top ten traits, please listen <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/medicalwritersspeak/Compiled_toptentraits_summary_edit.m4a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a> If you’re in healthcare or science and interested in transitioning into freelance medical writing, check out <a href="../../../content/6weekcourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6weekcourse.com</a>. Does your company need medical writing assistance? Visit <a href="../../../content/Nascentmc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nascentmc.com</a> <a href="VisualMedComms.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">VisualMedComms</a> is launching on January 28, 2022. Make your medical and scientific communications visually appealing and increase your income by offering a new set of in-demand skills to your clients.

Goal-Setting Strategies for 2022

 In this week’s episode, I talk about number 4 of the top ten traits of successful freelance medical writers: being responsive.   For the overview of the top ten traits, please listen here   If you’re in healthcare or science and interested in transitioning into freelance medical writing, check out 6weekcourse.com.   Does your company need medical writing assistance? visit Nascentmc.com   VisualMedComms is an upcoming site launching soon where you can learn how to make your medical and scientific communications visually appealing and benefit from incorporating a new set of in-demand skills to offer your clients. visualmedcomms.com

In this week’s episode, I talk about number 4 of the top ten traits of successful freelance medical writers: being responsive. For the overview of the top ten traits, please listen <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/medicalwritersspeak/Compiled_toptentraits_summary_edit.m4a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> If you’re in healthcare or science and interested in transitioning into freelance medical writing, check out <a href="../../../content/6weekcourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6weekcourse.com</a>. Does your company need medical writing assistance? visit <a href="../../../content/Nascentmc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nascentmc.com</a> VisualMedComms is an upcoming site launching soon where you can learn how to make your medical and scientific communications visually appealing and benefit from incorporating a new set of in-demand skills to offer your clients. <a href="../../../content/visualmedcomms.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visualmedcomms.com</a>

Freelance Medical Writer Success Trait Number 4: Being Responsive

In this week’s episode, I talk about number 2  and 3 of the top ten traits of successful freelance medical writers: following directions and following formatting. I combined these because they are somewhat related. For the overview of the top ten traits, please listen  here Free AMA Style reference sheet Free AMA Style cheat sheet If you’re in healthcare or science and interested in transitioning into freelance medical writing, check out 6weekcourse.com. Does your company need medical writing assistance? visit Nascentmc.com VisualMedComms is an upcoming site launching soon where you can learn how to make your medical and scientific communications visually appealing and benefit from incorporating a new set of in-demand skills to offer your clients. visualmedcomms.com

In this week’s episode, I talk about number 2  and 3 of the top ten traits of successful freelance medical writers: following directions and following formatting. I combined these because they are somewhat related. For the overview of the top ten traits, please listen <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/medicalwritersspeak/Compiled_toptentraits_summary_edit.m4a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a> <a href="https://chipper-trailblazer-7695.ck.page/db807a021d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Free AMA Style reference sheet</a> <a href="https://chipper-trailblazer-7695.ck.page/656d9eb2ef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Free AMA Style cheat sheet</a> If you’re in healthcare or science and interested in transitioning into freelance medical writing, check out <a href="6weekcourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6weekcourse.com</a>. Does your company need medical writing assistance? visit <a href="Nascentmc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nascentmc.com</a> VisualMedComms is an upcoming site launching soon where you can learn how to make your medical and scientific communications visually appealing and benefit from incorporating a new set of in-demand skills to offer your clients. <a href="visualmedcomms.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visualmedcomms.com</a>

The Importance of Following Directions in Medical Writing

In this week’s episode, I talk about the first of the top ten traits of successful freelance medical writers, and that is being focused on what the client wants and needs so as to meet their expectations. For the overview of the top ten traits of which this is one, please listen to last week's episode  here If you’re in healthcare or science and interested in transitioning into freelance medical writing, check out 6weekcourse.com. Does your company need medical writing assistance? visit Nascentmc.com VisualMedComms is an upcoming site launching soon where you can learn how to make your medical and scientific communications visually appealing and benefit from incorporating a new set of in-demand skills to offer your clients. visualmedcomms.com

In this week’s episode, I talk about the first of the top ten traits of successful freelance medical writers, and that is being focused on what the client wants and needs so as to meet their expectations. For the overview of the top ten traits of which this is one, please listen to last week's episode <a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/medicalwritersspeak/Compiled_toptentraits_summary_edit.m4a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a> If you’re in healthcare or science and interested in transitioning into freelance medical writing, check out <a href="6weekcourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6weekcourse.com</a>. Does your company need medical writing assistance? visit <a href="Nascentmc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nascentmc.com</a> VisualMedComms is an upcoming site launching soon where you can learn how to make your medical and scientific communications visually appealing and benefit from incorporating a new set of in-demand skills to offer your clients. <a href="visualmedcomms.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visualmedcomms.com</a>

Meeting Clients' Expectations In Medical Writing

Emma Hitt Nichols talks to freelance medical writers about their  work

Enjoyable and informative, this podcast was packed with information straight from the leaders of AMWA.  I highly recommend it. Many thanks to Dr Hitt Nichols.

Very helpful and interesting

Are you an aspiring or brand new medical writer? I currently fit that description and can say from experience it’s intimidating to start on this new path. The medical writers speak podcast gives you a place to start learning from an expert and hear from a community of medical writers to help you feel less alone and more informed as you start on this new career path! If you are already a medical writer, it’s just as useful of a resource for information, advice and ideas for your career! Thank you Dr. Nichols and the contributing writers for giving of your time to produce this resource!

Useful podcast for those in the field!

MedicalWritersSpeak's podcast

Heather Fork

Heather Fork, MD, has a coaching practice (www.doctorscrossing.com) that helps clinicians find more enjoyment in their career or find a different direction, for example medical writing, that more closely aligns with their passions and skill set. In this interview, we talk about the importance of doing what you love, and doing the next right thing by listening to your inner voice when it comes to making the right career choices. It's helpful for everyone, not just burned out MDs! Listen in and be inspired!

Heather Fork, MD, has a coaching practice (<a href="http://www.doctorscrossing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.doctorscrossing.com</a>) that helps clinicians find more enjoyment in their career or find a different direction, for example medical writing, that more closely aligns with their passions and skill set. In this interview, we talk about the importance of doing what you love, and doing the next right thing by listening to your inner voice when it comes to making the right career choices. It's helpful for everyone, not just burned out MDs! Listen in and be inspired!

1-Heather Fork, MD, dermatologist turned coach helps docs find enjoyment in their careers

Jessica Martin

In this episode, I interview freelance medical writing Jessica Martin, PhD martinmedicalwriting.com. Dr Jessica Martin earned her PhD from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her research background is in human infectious diseases and cancer-causing viruses, including HIV-1 and related retroviruses. During her time in an academic setting, Dr Martin successfully published multiple first-authored research and review papers. Using her scientific and writing skills, Dr Martin began freelance medical writing in 2015. She is experienced in planning, writing, and editing continuing medical education and promotional medical education, both branded and unbranded. Deliverables have included slide decks, manuscripts, video scripts, and content for diverse interactive modules.    In our interview, Dr. Martin talks about how she started her medical writing business, how she deals with multiple clients and projects. She also describes the most important newbie mistake and how to avoid it. If you need medical writing help, please check out our website nascentmc.com, and if you are interested in getting into medical writing, please visit 6weekcourse.com.

In this episode, I interview freelance medical writing Jessica Martin, PhD <a href="martinmedicalwriting.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">martinmedicalwriting.com</a>. Dr Jessica Martin earned her PhD from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her research background is in human infectious diseases and cancer-causing viruses, including HIV-1 and related retroviruses. During her time in an academic setting, Dr Martin successfully published multiple first-authored research and review papers. Using her scientific and writing skills, Dr Martin began freelance medical writing in 2015. She is experienced in planning, writing, and editing continuing medical education and promotional medical education, both branded and unbranded. Deliverables have included slide decks, manuscripts, video scripts, and content for diverse interactive modules.    In our interview, Dr. Martin talks about how she started her medical writing business, how she deals with multiple clients and projects. She also describes the most important newbie mistake and how to avoid it. If you need medical writing help, please check out our website <a href="nascentmc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nascentmc.com</a>, and if you are interested in getting into medical writing, please visit <a href="6weekcourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6weekcourse.com</a>.

2-003 Getting Started and Newbie Medical Writing Mistakes Dr. Jessica Martin

Brian Orelli

With a PhD in cancer biology, Brian Orelli started writing about biotech stocks when his writing got picked up by the Motley Fool investment site. Among other things, he talks about the importance of asking the right questions, the benefits of using TextExpander, and how he balances his work life with his 4(!) school-aged children.

With a PhD in cancer biology, Brian Orelli started writing about biotech stocks when his writing got picked up by the Motley Fool investment site. Among other things, he talks about the importance of asking the right questions, the benefits of using TextExpander, and how he balances his work life with his 4(!) school-aged children.

1-Brian Orelli, PhD, cancer biologist turned biotech writer

Ginny Vachon

Emma talks about the ins and outs of covering an ad board with Ginny Vachon, PhD

Emma talks about the ins and outs of covering an ad board with <a href="http://www.principalmedvantage.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ginny Vachon, PhD</a>

1-How to Cover an Ad Board With Dr. Ginny Vachon

What the American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style has to say about reference style and rules for capitalization. Warning: make sure you have had your coffee. It’s a lot of info crammed into a few minutes! Also a good idea to have your AMA manual loaded into your browser.  Visit http://6weekcourse.com/ama-manual-of-style-tips/ for these tips in video format. Check out the PowerPoint course for scientists and medical writers and use PPTDISCOUNT for a discount. Check out nascentmc.com for medical writing assistance and 6weekcourse.com for free info on getting into medical writing. 

What the American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style has to say about reference style and rules for capitalization. Warning: make sure you have had your coffee. It’s a lot of info crammed into a few minutes! Also a good idea to have your AMA manual loaded into your browser.  Visit <a href="http://6weekcourse.com/ama-manual-of-style-tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://6weekcourse.com/ama-manual-of-style-tips/</a> for these tips in video format. Check out the <a href="https://bit.ly/2HGqxBF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PowerPoint course</a> for scientists and medical writers and use PPTDISCOUNT for a discount. Check out <a href="../../../content/nascentmc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nascentmc.com</a> for medical writing assistance and <a href="../../../content/6weekcourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6weekcourse.com</a> for free info on getting into medical writing.

2-009 AMA Manual of Style Tips: References and Capitalization

In this episode, I interview Dr. Will Pass who recently transitioned from being a veterinarian to being a full time medical writer. He talks about how being a vet helped him prepare to be a medical writer and some of the benefits of working as a freelance medical writer.   Check out the PowerPoint course for scientists and medical writers and use PPTDISCOUNT Check out nascentmc.com for medical writing assistance and 6weekcourse.com for free info on getting into medical writing. 

In this episode, I interview Dr. Will Pass who recently transitioned from being a veterinarian to being a full time medical writer. He talks about how being a vet helped him prepare to be a medical writer and some of the benefits of working as a freelance medical writer.   Check out the <a href="https://bit.ly/2HGqxBF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PowerPoint course</a> for scientists and medical writers and use PPTDISCOUNT Check out <a href="../../../content/nascentmc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nascentmc.com</a> for medical writing assistance and <a href="../../../content/6weekcourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6weekcourse.com</a> for free info on getting into medical writing.

2-007 Will Pass, DVM, Veterinarian Turned Medical Writer

Today I'm talking about PowerPoint. Some clients request this skill, either creating PowerPoint slide decks from scratch or reorganizing and reworking a previously created slide deck to make it more visually appealing. Creating engaging scientific and medical PowerPoint presentations is a skill in addition to writing that can benefit medical writers and their clients, and it's quite lucrative! Definitely worth adding to your toolbox. Find out more and how to learn the skills you might need.  Check out the PowerPoint course and use PPTDISCOUNT Check out nascentmc.com for medical writing assistance and 6weekcourse.com for free info on getting into medical writing. 

Today I'm talking about PowerPoint. Some clients request this skill, either creating PowerPoint slide decks from scratch or reorganizing and reworking a previously created slide deck to make it more visually appealing. Creating engaging scientific and medical PowerPoint presentations is a skill in addition to writing that can benefit medical writers and their clients, and it's quite lucrative! Definitely worth adding to your toolbox. Find out more and how to learn the skills you might need.  Check out the <a href="https://bit.ly/2HGqxBF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PowerPoint course</a> and use PPTDISCOUNT Check out <a href="nascentmc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nascentmc.com</a> for medical writing assistance and <a href="6weekcourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6weekcourse.com</a> for free info on getting into medical writing.

2-005 Making Money With PowerPoint

This week, Dr. Emma Hitt Nichols discusses searching strategies, in particular 4 different approaches to get the results you want from the AMA Manual of Style. She also discusses formatting tables and figures according to the manual. To see the written blog versions of these recordings, please go to nascentmc.com/blog. Please subscribe, rate and review if you like this podcast. Thank you! 

This week, Dr. Emma Hitt Nichols discusses searching strategies, in particular 4 different approaches to get the results you want from the <a href="http://www.amamanualofstyle.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AMA Manual of Style</a>. She also discusses formatting tables and figures according to the manual. To see the written blog versions of these recordings, please go to <a href="nascentmc.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nascentmc.com/blog</a>. Please subscribe, rate and review if you like this podcast. Thank you!

2-002 AMA Manual of Style: Searching and Formatting Tables and Figures 

Lori Alexander

Lori Alexander is the American Medical Writer's Association (AMWA) Past President and their current Education Director. She discusses, among other things, AMWA's plans to expand their educational offerings, especially with respect to online educational activities. She talks about some of AMWA’s current offerings, such as online webinars, interactive activities, and fast interactive training “FIT”—a nugget of training delivered in 15 minutes. Check out the PowerPoint course for scientists and medical writers and use PPTDISCOUNT Check out nascentmc.com for medical writing assistance and 6weekcourse.com for free info on getting into medical writing. 

Lori Alexander is the American Medical Writer's Association (AMWA) Past President and their current Education Director. She discusses, among other things, AMWA's plans to expand their educational offerings, especially with respect to online educational activities. She talks about some of AMWA’s current offerings, such as online webinars, interactive activities, and fast interactive training “FIT”—a nugget of training delivered in 15 minutes. Check out the <a href="https://bit.ly/2HGqxBF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PowerPoint course</a> for scientists and medical writers and use PPTDISCOUNT Check out <a href="../../../content/nascentmc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nascentmc.com</a> for medical writing assistance and <a href="../../../content/6weekcourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6weekcourse.com</a> for free info on getting into medical writing.

2-008 AMWA’s Educational Offerings – Interview With Lori Alexander, Education Director

American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style P value pointers and overview of the AMA Manual of Style contents. In this episode, I briefly describe what P values are; it’s a deep topic better left to statistical experts, but still, as medical writers, it’s important that we have a basic understanding. We also need to know how to format P values in the documents we write. I'll also, in this episode, give an overview of the contents of the manual, talking about how the different sections are organized and which ones are most useful to us as medical writers. Visit nascentmc.com/blog for the written version of these tips. Visit http://6weekcourse.com/ama-manual-of-style-tips/ for these tips in video format. Check out the PowerPoint course for scientists and medical writers and use PPTDISCOUNT Check out nascentmc.com for medical writing assistance and 6weekcourse.com for free info on getting into medical writing. 

American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style P value pointers and overview of the AMA Manual of Style contents. In this episode, I briefly describe what P values are; it’s a deep topic better left to statistical experts, but still, as medical writers, it’s important that we have a basic understanding. We also need to know how to format P values in the documents we write. I'll also, in this episode, give an overview of the contents of the manual, talking about how the different sections are organized and which ones are most useful to us as medical writers. Visit <a href="nascentmc.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nascentmc.com/blog</a> for the written version of these tips. Visit <a href="http://6weekcourse.com/ama-manual-of-style-tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://6weekcourse.com/ama-manual-of-style-tips/</a> for these tips in video format. Check out the <a href="https://bit.ly/2HGqxBF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PowerPoint course</a> for scientists and medical writers and use PPTDISCOUNT Check out <a href="../../../content/nascentmc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nascentmc.com</a> for medical writing assistance and <a href="../../../content/6weekcourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6weekcourse.com</a> for free info on getting into medical writing.

2-006 All About P Values and What’s in That AMA Manual Anyway?

Dr. Emma Hitt Nichols talks about the format of the new Medical Writers Speak podcast.  

Dr. Emma Hitt Nichols talks about the format of the new Medical Writers Speak podcast.

2-001 Relaunching Podcast!

In this episode I talk to HBA president &amp; CEO Laurie Cooke. we talk about gender parity issues in the health care industry as well as what we can all do to improve the working environment for all participants. Laurie also describes the mission of the HBA and how medical writers specifically can benefit from the organization. Please visit https://www.hbanet.org/ for more information. Please visit 6weekcourse.com for more information on medical writing. Please visit nascentmc.com for assistance with medical writing. 

In this episode I talk to HBA president &amp; CEO Laurie Cooke. we talk about gender parity issues in the health care industry as well as what we can all do to improve the working environment for all participants. Laurie also describes the mission of the HBA and how medical writers specifically can benefit from the organization. Please visit <a href="https://www.hbanet.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hbanet.org/</a> for more information. Please visit <a href="6weekcourse.com%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6weekcourse.com</a> for more information on medical writing. Please visit <a href="nascentmc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nascentmc.com</a> for assistance with medical writing.

2-004 Healthcare Businesswomen's Association and Gender Parity in the Healthcare Industry

Allison Muller

Allison Muller, PharmD and toxicologist, discusses her transition into a solo practice after having worked at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a poison control center for 20 years. Dr. Muller talks about being an expert witness as well as a medical writer. She also talks about the benefits of networking and hiring a marketing assistant.

Allison Muller, PharmD and toxicologist, discusses her transition into a solo practice after having worked at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a poison control center for 20 years. Dr. Muller talks about being an expert witness as well as a medical writer. She also talks about the benefits of networking and hiring a marketing assistant.

1-Allison Muller, PharmD and toxicologist turned med writer/expert witness

Lori De Milto

In this episode, Lori De Milto describes what it takes to be a successful freelance medical writer (hint: alot of HARD WORK!). Lori is also a great example of what it means to be an involved AMWA member. In our interview she describes her book "The Mighty Marketer," which outlines the steps that freelance medical writers can take to boost their income and have a successful career. 

In this episode, Lori De Milto describes what it takes to be a successful freelance medical writer (hint: alot of HARD WORK!). Lori is also a great example of what it means to be an involved AMWA member. In our interview she describes her book "The Mighty Marketer," which outlines the steps that freelance medical writers can take to boost their income and have a successful career.

1-Lori De Milto, author of AMWA's Toolkit For New Medical Writers

Understanding the healthcare value dossier. How to accelerate revenues and expand markets.  Virtual or corporate onsite training for MSLs, MA professionals and Medical Writers.  Nascent Medical LLC to offer a Six-week Course on Health Economics and the Health Outcome Liaisons on April 20th.  The course will be led by Jennifer Williams PhD, JD, MBA, RN, MS a veteran leader in the field of Medical Science Liaison and Market Access.  Corporate onsite training available.     more info at http://nascentmc.com/blog/2017/01/11/msl-market-access-course/#more-3419 Six-Week Course on Health Economics and the Health Outcome Liaisons Course content includes:  The role of the MSL and Health Economics Liaison Review Managed Care Models Review Value Development Plans (VDP) Review the components of a Value Dossier and Develop an individualized Dossier HEOR impact on Licensing and R&amp;D Review Market Access Strategies to include pricing, research plans, and sales strategy Identify tactical outcomes research and economic models to demonstrate the clinical and economic elements Define the communication strategy and tactics for the diverse audience to include Government and Lobbyist, Health Plans, IDNs, Advocacy Groups, and KOLs Address price strategy and reimbursement Review new technologies to enable communication in the form of field tools such as calculators and dashboards    What is a Value Dossier?  A Value Dossier presents a summary of the clinical, economic, and humanistic value and supporting evidence (studies) for a new product in a disease area as well as background information on that disease. This includes the burden of illness and epidemiology The dossier development process involves the creation of value messages, an evaluation of the evidence supporting each of the messages, and identification of evidence GAPs The dossier can be instrumental as a guide the development of future research studies, publication strategies, and other evidence generation activities.  What information is in the Value Dossier?  Disease Description Global Epidemiology and Global Burden of Illness Summary of Treatment Pathways, Guidelines, and Competitor Landscape Unmet Medical Need and Place of New Product in Clinical Pathway Value Story Clinical, Economic, and Humanistic Value Messages and Statements Summary of Evidence Supporting Product Value Clinical Evidence: Summary of Safety and Efficacy Studies Humanistic Evidence:  Summary of Outcomes Studies to include Quality of Life Studies 

Understanding the healthcare value dossier. How to accelerate revenues and expand markets.  Virtual or corporate onsite training for MSLs, MA professionals and Medical Writers.  Nascent Medical LLC to offer a Six-week Course on Health Economics and the Health Outcome Liaisons on April 20th.  The course will be led by Jennifer Williams PhD, JD, MBA, RN, MS a veteran leader in the field of Medical Science Liaison and Market Access.  Corporate onsite training available.  more info at <a href="http://nascentmc.com/blog/2017/01/11/msl-market-access-course/#more-3419" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://nascentmc.com/blog/2017/01/11/msl-market-access-course/#more-3419</a> Six-Week Course on Health Economics and the Health Outcome Liaisons Course content includes: <ul> <li>The role of the MSL and Health Economics Liaison</li> <li>Review Managed Care Models</li> <li>Review Value Development Plans (VDP)</li> <li>Review the components of a Value Dossier and Develop an individualized Dossier</li> <li>HEOR impact on Licensing and R&amp;D</li> <li>Review Market Access Strategies to include pricing, research plans, and sales strategy</li> <li>Identify tactical outcomes research and economic models to demonstrate the clinical and economic elements</li> <li>Define the communication strategy and tactics for the diverse audience to include Government and Lobbyist, Health Plans, IDNs, Advocacy Groups, and KOLs</li> <li>Address price strategy and reimbursement</li> <li>Review new technologies to enable communication in the form of field tools such as calculators and dashboards</li> </ul> What is a Value Dossier? <ul> <li>A Value Dossier presents a summary of the clinical, economic, and humanistic value and supporting evidence (studies) for a new product in a disease area as well as background information on that disease. This includes the burden of illness and epidemiology</li> <li>The dossier development process involves the creation of value messages, an evaluation of the evidence supporting each of the messages, and identification of evidence GAPs</li> <li>The dossier can be instrumental as a guide the development of future research studies, publication strategies, and other evidence generation activities.</li> </ul> What information is in the Value Dossier? <ul> <li>Disease Description</li> <li>Global Epidemiology and Global Burden of Illness</li> <li>Summary of Treatment Pathways, Guidelines, and Competitor Landscape</li> <li>Unmet Medical Need and Place of New Product in Clinical Pathway</li> <li>Value Story</li> <li>Clinical, Economic, and Humanistic Value Messages and Statements</li> <li>Summary of Evidence Supporting Product Value</li> <li>Clinical Evidence: Summary of Safety and Efficacy Studies</li> <li>Humanistic Evidence:  Summary of Outcomes Studies to include Quality of Life Studies</li> </ul>

1-Understanding the Healthcare Value Dossier

Emma Hitt Nichols

Ha! The tables are turned! Stef Stendardo interviews me, Emma Hitt Nichols, and she stumps my with my own question! Aaaarrgg. Now I know what I’ve been putting people through! Seriously though, it was a great time--thank you Stef. I talk about what got me in to medical writing, my thoughts on hiring and using subcontractors, and the importance of integrating activity and people into one's medical writing day. My website. 

Ha! The tables are turned! Stef Stendardo interviews me, Emma Hitt Nichols, and she stumps my with my own question! Aaaarrgg. Now I know what I’ve been putting people through! Seriously though, it was a great time--thank you Stef. I talk about what got me in to medical writing, my thoughts on hiring and using subcontractors, and the importance of integrating activity and people into one's medical writing day. <a href="http://www.hittmedicalwriting.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">My website</a>.

1-Emma Hitt Nichols, PhD, talks about medical writing, freelancing, subcontracting, and other stuff

Elizabeth Haynes

Hello! I am Emma Hitt Nichols. Thank you for joining me on Medical Writers Speak. Today I had the pleasure of talking with Elizabeth Haynes, RN. Elizabeth is a nurse writer and has put together an amazing site called rn2writer.com that helps nurses transition into writing. Please listen in!

Hello! I am Emma Hitt Nichols. Thank you for joining me on Medical Writers Speak. Today I had the pleasure of talking with Elizabeth Haynes, RN. Elizabeth is a nurse writer and has put together an amazing site called <a href="http://rn2writer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rn2writer.com</a> that helps nurses transition into writing. Please listen in!

1-Elizabeth Haynes, RN, a nurse writer who likes to help nurses get into writing!

Jennifer Kelly

Jennifer Kelly, PhD, held various jobs in academia and industry and found she always gravitated towards the writing side of things. She took Emma Hitt Nichols' 6-week course, "Everything you Need to Know to Start Your Freelance Medical Writing Business," and with much hard work and reading of books on business and freelancing, she launched a successful freelance business.  

Jennifer Kelly, PhD, held various jobs in academia and industry and found she always gravitated towards the writing side of things. She took Emma Hitt Nichols' 6-week course, "Everything you Need to Know to Start Your Freelance Medical Writing Business," and with much hard work and reading of books on business and freelancing, she launched a successful freelance business.

1-Jennifer Kelly, PhD, recent 6-week grad turned successful medical writer1

Kathleen Doheny

In this interview with long-time journalist Kathleen Doheny, we talk about the importance of staying positive about your work and doing what you love. Take a listen!

In this interview with long-time journalist Kathleen Doheny, we talk about the importance of staying positive about your work and doing what you love. Take a listen!

1-Kathleen Doheny, long-time health journalist in Los Angeles.

Anne Janzer

In this episode, I’m talking with Anne Janzer, who has written a book Writing To Be Understood. Anne’s book dissects what it is that makes nonfiction compelling. She talks about using stories and analogies and several other strategies that translate also to writing about medical topics. Anne Janzer is an award-winning author on a mission to help people communicate more effectively through writing. As a professional writer, she has worked with more than one hundred technology companies, writing in the voice of countless brands and corporate executives. She is author of four books, including Writing to be Understood: What Works and Why and The Workplace Writer's Process. Her books and online courses help writers improve their processes and communication skills, so they can share their thoughts and ideas with the world. Her latest book can be found here: https://annejanzer.com/book/writing-understood/ ===== Check out the PowerPoint course for scientists and medical writers and use PPTDISCOUNT for a discount. Check out nascentmc.com for medical writing assistance and 6weekcourse.com for free info on getting into medical writing. 

In this episode, I’m talking with Anne Janzer, who has written a book Writing To Be Understood. Anne’s book dissects what it is that makes nonfiction compelling. She talks about using stories and analogies and several other strategies that translate also to writing about medical topics. Anne Janzer is an award-winning author on a mission to help people communicate more effectively through writing. As a professional writer, she has worked with more than one hundred technology companies, writing in the voice of countless brands and corporate executives. She is author of four books, including Writing to be Understood: What Works and Why and The Workplace Writer's Process. Her books and online courses help writers improve their processes and communication skills, so they can share their thoughts and ideas with the world. Her latest book can be found here: <a href="https://annejanzer.com/book/writing-understood/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://annejanzer.com/book/writing-understood/</a> ===== Check out the <a href="https://bit.ly/2HGqxBF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PowerPoint course</a> for scientists and medical writers and use PPTDISCOUNT for a discount. Check out <a href="../../../content/nascentmc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nascentmc.com</a> for medical writing assistance and <a href="../../../content/6weekcourse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6weekcourse.com</a> for free info on getting into medical writing.

2-011 Writing To Be Understood—Interview with Anne Janzer

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