These articles cover a variety of topics relevant to the medical writing career path.
There’s something for everyone, from aspiring writer to agency owner.
There’s no formal route into medical writing, so writers are a diverse bunch. Different backgrounds bring different strengths to the profession. My job as a mentor is to help
Medical writing is an exciting and varied career choice. But like any career, it’s not right for everyone. You might not know whether it’s right for you until you’ve
TAKING FLIGHT WITH SARAH’S EXPERT GUIDANCE: NAVIGATING THE IN-PERSON MEDCOMMS EVENT AT HEATHROW
Sarah Nelson, PhD is an experienced medical writer addressing the chronic shortage of medical writers and founder of Green Pen Solutions. She will be attending the second iteration of
FROM INDOLENCE TO INDUSTRIOUS: A QUICK GUIDE TO OVERCOMING PROCRASTINATION
This blog is co-authored by D.W. Svenson, a US-based medical writer who is eager to share his struggles with procrastination – and his top tips for overcoming it!
To the Summit! Reflecting on my experience before, during and after joining the Green Pen Solutions Accountability Coaching Group
This blog details the highs and lows of launching a career in medical writing, by Irena Ivanova, member of the first Accountability coaching group (now re-branded under the Agency
SO YOU WANT TO TRANSITION INTO MEDICAL WRITING? …HERE’S HOW TO USE YOUR TRANSFERABLE SKILLS FOR SUCCESS
This article is co-authored by Sarah Nelson and Bridget E. Ukeni, an aspiring medical writer and member of Sarah’s Accountability coaching group. Do you have an aptitude for
This article is co-authored by Sarah and Irena Ivanova, a member of Sarah’s coaching group for medical writers. Have you come across a profession called medical writing? Despite
Meet your deadlines head on with these time management tips
Facing a week of crushing deadlines? Don’t fret, these simple time management techniques will help you get more from your 40-hour week. 1. Work with your energy levels We
Promotional writing: Walking a fine line between education, persuasion, and disinformation
This article is co-authored by Sarah Nelson and Mojca Njegač from ACMEdica Medical Writing Solutions. Promotional, or brand-focused assets are among the most complex and creative projects in
See one, do one, teach one – can it work in med comms?
Have you heard about the age-old approach for teaching surgeons? It’s the SODOTO method – see one, do one, teach one. And by ‘one’, I mean a surgical procedure.
