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/

AMWA Early Career Award Winner 2025!

Congratulations to Halimat Atanda, winner of the 2025 AMWA Early Career Award.

The judging panel was impressed by the quality of her submission, 'Methylation Simplified'. One judge commented, “This was a thoroughly enjoyable and highly engaging read. The writer made excellent use of literary devices to explain complex concepts. The flow was good and it was written at an appropriate level for the intended audience.”