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    How to Find Freelance Clients on LinkedIn

    This article is based on content presented by Lori De Milto, MJ, Kelly Schrank, MA, ELS, and JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM, at the AMWA Medical Writing & Communication Conference.

    May 17, 2021 at 9:00 AM

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    How a Medical Writing Internship Could Help You Break Into the Field

    If you're considering a career as a medical writer, there are a few ways to enter this challenging, lucrative field. If you're an experienced communication or medical professional, you're off to a good start. Still, you'll want to spend time exploring professional resources, brushing up on medical terminology, and honing the specific skills necessary for your chosen area of focus. 

    May 3, 2021 at 9:00 AM

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    How to Craft a Strong Medical Writer Resume

    When you imagine applying for a new medical writing job, how do you feel? Does your heart race with excitement? Do you feel a flicker of fear? Pivoting into a new position, company, or niche can be both exhilarating and challenging. It’s important to do everything you can to set yourself up for success.

    March 15, 2021 at 9:00 AM

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    How Medical Writing Certification Can Advance Your Career

    If you’re a new medical writer, you might be wondering how to set yourself up for a long, successful career. Fortunately, there are many ways to build a strong foundation: exploring apprenticeships, mastering medical writing styles, and earning an Essential Skills Certificate, to name a few.

    February 15, 2021 at 9:00 AM

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    5 Best Practices a Remote Medical Writer Can Learn from Freelancers

    In Entrepreneur’s May 2020 article “What You Can Learn from Freelancers Right Now,” journalist John Boitnott outlined why freelancers are equipped with the best tools and practices for high‑quality, productive remote work. 

    January 18, 2021 at 8:00 AM

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    Expand Your Skills to Write for the Pharmaceutical Industry

    The economic fallout from the COVID‑19 pandemic has affected thousands of career paths, including many in the medical communication field. Whether you’re seeking new remote work opportunities or hoping to expand your skill set to further advance your career, consider pursuing writing in the pharmaceutical industry. 

    November 16, 2020 at 8:00 AM

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