Capstone Editing feature interviews with AMWA speakers

Thanks to our AMWA 2018 conference sponsors Capstone Editing for their insightful blog series featuring a selection of AMWA’s speakers and workshop presenters.

You can view the blog posts below, and visit the Capstone Editing blog for information, advice and inspiration for academics and students seeking to publish, complete a thesis, or improve their academic writing or research skills.

There are many versions of what is truth out there’ – Michelle Guillemard about her passion for medical writing and providing better healthcare communication
In conversation with Dr Sarah McKay
On the importance of fact-checking and the challenge of daily science news In conversation with Signe Dean
‘Say hello’ Carly Findlay and how she teaches us respect and empathy for those who look different
Australian Medical Writers Association Conference Series In conversation with Dr Andy Stapleton: Keynote Speaker

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT! AMWA Early Career Award 2026

Congratulations to Nicole Vassileff, winner of the AMWA Early Career Award for 2026!

Nicole's submission, When the Eye Learns to Grow Back, made a significant impression on the judging panel:

"I learnt something about a topic I previously knew nothing about – the complex scientific information was presented in an accessible, informative and interesting way."

"I really enjoyed reading this piece from start to finish. It is clear that the writer has a talent for producing scientific writing that is both clear and engaging. I hope they continue to bring these skills to the field of medical and health communication—Australia needs more writers like them."