Getting Started Plus Freelance Writing

Here are some links you might find helpful if you are starting out as a medical writer, or if you are transitioning to the world of freelancing.

Finding Your Fit: A Guide to Industry, Agency and Freelance Roles in Medical Communications - ISMPP Newsletter
Becoming a Freelance Medical Writer - Dr Sarah McKay
Establishing a Platform 101: The Beginner's Guide to Getting Started in Medical Writing - Dr Marlene Pearce
Tips for New Medical Writers - Amy Karon
American Medical Writers Association - Ultimate guide to becoming a medical writer: https://info.amwa.org/ultimate-guide-to-becoming-a-medical-writer
American Medical Writers Association - Expert tips for freelance medical writing: https://info.amwa.org/expert-tips-for-freelance-medical-writing
European Medical Writers Association - Getting into medical writing: https://emwa.org/career/getting-into-medical-writing/

Member Spotlight - Cam Simpson

AMWA committee member, Cam Simpson is taking a turn under the spotlight.

Cam is a freelancer for clients that need a writer with experience in medical research and medical communication. This includes grant applications, clinical trial development, ethics approval, pharmaceutical product pipelines and journal article publication.

Read about the chance request that changed the trajectory of his career, and his simple, yet powerful advice for his fellow medical writers.