Tag: freelance

  • Read and Become a Better Writer

    In our opinion reading and writing go hand in hand. They are 2 sides of the same coin. We’ll even stick our necks out and state that we believe that to be a good writer, an exceptional writer, one must read–a lot. We read a lot.We’re not talking about the clinical study reports, journal articles, […]

  • Why Is Cheap Actually Expensive?

    Cheap is a loaded term. It can imply a bargain with regard to cost (I only paid $300 for this Louis Vuitton bag!) or it can imply poor quality or value (It fell apart the first time I used it). In our business, whether our services are considered cheap or expensive depends on the perceived […]

  • Sharks Are Everywhere!

    It’s Shark Week on the Discovery Channel. And as recent events show, when you swim with sharks, you risk getting bitten. And by sharks we mean predatory job postings that every writer should avoid, like this one that made our toes curl in anger.

  • 5 Unsexy Realities About Freelance Medical Writing (and Editing, Come to Think of It!)

    We love what we do. We say it all the time. But freelance medical writing is not all puppies and unicorns. You need to be aware of some of the unsexy realities of this profession. Here goes.