Freelance Medical Writing For Beginners

How to become a freelance medical writer

What you'll learn
How to become a freelance medical writer
How to find clients as a freelance medical writer
How to price work as a freelance medical writer
How to maintain and grow a business as a freelance medical writer
Requirements
You will learn everything you need to know to get started as a freelance medical writer
Description
The lifetime access freelance medical writing course will guide you on your journey to becoming a freelance medical writer as a complete beginner. This freelance medical writing course will include information on:Freelance medical writing jobs from homeFreelance medical writing salaryYou can work from home, remotely, and full-time or part-time as a freelance medical writer.This course is absolutely packed with resources which are structured specifically for you as a freelance medical witer.Ask questions at any time by using the community Q&A feature or by sending your instructor a private message directly!The instructor will answer your questions within 24 hours.In the freelance medical writing for beginners course you will find out:Why you might want to become a freelance medical writerFreelancing vs employment, and the pros and cons of freelancingClient expectations of a freelance medical writerWhat you'll love about freelance medical writingWhat I wish I knew before I started as a freelance medical writerA day in the life of a freelance medical writerCan you work from home as a freelance medical writer?Can you freelance and be employed at the same time?The different types of medical writing a freelance medical writer can doHow to plan to become a freelance medical writerThink about how much you want to work vs how much you need to workWhere you will work as a freelance medical writerWho you will work with as a freelance medical writerEvaluate what you know and be willing to learn new things and adaptSkills you need as a freelance medical writerWhat equipment you need to start freelance medical writingIf you need insurance as a freelance medical writerWhether or not you need to register as a business to get into freelance medical writingIf you need a website as a freelance medical writerWhether you need to use a platform to get work as a freelance medical writer or work independentlyHow to sell your skills as a freelance medical writerThink about and decide what you are selling, and how to choose your niche as a freelance medical writerFind out ways you can find clients as a freelance medical writerFind out ways clients can find you for your freelance medical writing servicesHow to sell your skills and market yourself as a freelance medical writerHow to negotiate contracts as a freelance medical writerIf you should write for free as a freelance medical writerHow having a medical writing portfolio can save you time as a freelance medical writerIngredients for success: What to have in place before you start as a freelance medical writerWhat's good to know as a freelance medical writerHow to achieve a good work life balance to avoid burnout as a freelance medical writerSelf care as a freelance medical writerRed flags to look out for as a freelance medical writerMaintaining vs growing your business as a freelance medical writerDesign skills you may want to develop or hire someone for as a freelance medical writerThe importance of mentors and community when you start as a freelance medical writerIf you need to know SEO (search engine optimisation) to work as a freelance medical writerMaintaining your business as a freelance medical writerThe importance of following upHow to stand out from the crowd as a freelance medical writerWhy you need to collect testimonials and references from your clientsA reminder to update everything, and often - including your CV/resumeHow to break out of the feast or famine cycleHow to stay engaged in the field of medical writing and enjoy what you doTaking pride in your work as a freelance medical writerLooking ahead as you start your journey as a freelance medical writerHow to organise your day/weekHow to give notice when you want time offThe importance of deadlines as a freelance medical writerWhy it's important to build relationshipsHow to be more solution-basedIs artificial intelligence (AI) a threat to medical writing and freelance medical writers?Money and taxesHow much money can you make as a freelance medical writer, and salary expectationsHow to price work as a freelance medical writerHow to make sure you get paid: contracts and disputersWhy you need an accountantMaking sure you keep detailed recordsA reminder to stay on top of your taxesInternational taxes and working while travellingGoody bag at the end of completing your freelance medical writing for beginners courseWords of encouragement as you get started on your journeyRecommended course: Medical writing skills for beginnersRecommended course: How to create a medical writing portfolioChecklist to make sure you have everything you need to get started as a freelance medical writerFurther reading that can help you on your journey to becoming a freelance medical writerCongratulations for completing the courseWell done for completing the freelance medical writing for beginners courseHow to get your certificateLifetime access to the course including all future updates

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome to the freelance medical writing for beginners course

Lecture 2 Section 1 overview

Lecture 3 Section 2 overview

Lecture 4 Section 3 overview

Lecture 5 Section 4 overview

Lecture 6 Section 5 overview

Lecture 7 Section 6 overview

Lecture 8 Section 7 overview

Lecture 9 Section 8 overview

Lecture 10 Section 9 overview

Lecture 11 Section 10 overview

Section 2: Section 1: Welcome to the freelance medical writing for beginners course

Lecture 12 Welcome - Quick start guide

Lecture 13 Who is your instructor?

Lecture 14 Disclaimer

Lecture 15 Awesome benefits of this course

Lecture 16 Lecture pace

Lecture 17 Lecture transcript & captions

Lecture 18 How to ask questions

Lecture 19 How to message your instructor

Lecture 20 This course is right for you if…

Lecture 21 Super quick overview of the 10 sections in this course

Section 3: Section 2: Why freelance?

Lecture 22 Freelancing vs Employment

Lecture 23 Client expectations of freelancers

Lecture 24 Day in the life of a freelance medical writer

Lecture 25 What you'll love about freelance medical writing

Lecture 26 What I wish I knew before I started as a freelance medical writer

Lecture 27 Can you work from home as a freelance medical writer?

Lecture 28 Can you be employed and work as a freelancer?

Lecture 29 How to become a freelance medical writer

Lecture 30 Different types of medical writing you can try as a freelance medical writer

Section 4: Section 3: Planning

Lecture 31 How much do you want to work?

Lecture 32 Where will you work?

Lecture 33 Who will you work with?

Lecture 34 Skills

Lecture 35 Willing to learn and adapt

Lecture 36 Equipment

Lecture 37 Do you need insurance as a freelance medical writer?

Lecture 38 Business vs Personal income

Lecture 39 Do you need a website?

Lecture 40 Platform vs Independent work

Section 5: Section 4: Selling

Lecture 41 What are you selling and what is your niche?

Lecture 42 How you can find clients

Lecture 43 How clients can find you

Lecture 44 How to sell your skills

Lecture 45 Negotiating

Lecture 46 Should you write for free?

Lecture 47 How a portfolio can save you time

Lecture 48 Ingredients for success

Section 6: Section 5: Good to know

Lecture 49 Work life balance

Lecture 50 Self care

Lecture 51 Red flags to watch out for

Lecture 52 Design skills

Lecture 53 Do you need to know SEO?

Lecture 54 Mentors and community

Lecture 55 Maintaining vs growing

Section 7: Section 6: Maintenance

Lecture 56 Always follow up

Lecture 57 How to stand out

Lecture 58 Collect testimonials

Lecture 59 Update everything, and often!

Lecture 60 Break out of the feast or famine cycle

Lecture 61 How to stay engaged as a freelance medical writer and enjoy what you do

Lecture 62 Take pride in your work

Section 8: Section 7: Looking ahead

Lecture 63 Organising your day

Lecture 64 Give notice for time off

Lecture 65 Deadlines

Lecture 66 Build relationships

Lecture 67 Be solution-based

Lecture 68 Is artificial intelligence (AI) a threat?

Section 9: Section 8: Money and taxes

Lecture 69 Salary and income expectations as a freelance medical writer

Lecture 70 How to price work as a freelance medical writer

Lecture 71 How to make sure you get paid as a freelance medical writer

Lecture 72 Do you need an accountant as a freelance medical writer?

Lecture 73 The importance of keeping detailed records as a freelance medical writer

Lecture 74 Why you should stay on top of your taxes

Lecture 75 International tax

Section 10: Section 9: Goody bag :)

Lecture 76 Words of encouragement

Lecture 77 Medical writing skills for beginners course

Lecture 78 How to create a medical writing portfolio course

Lecture 79 Checklist and further reading

Section 11: Section 10: Well done!

Lecture 80 Well done!

Lecture 81 How to get your certificate

Lecture 82 Remember you have lifetime access

Lecture 83 Please leave a review :)

Section 12: Bonus lecture

Lecture 84 Bonus lecture

Anyone who wants to get into freelance medical writer,People with or without a medical background or science degree,Doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists and all other healthcare professionals