My Work to Foster a Supportive Medical Writing Community

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As a medical writer, I know how isolating this field can feel, especially for early-career writers or scientists transitioning from academia. Without colleagues nearby, it can be challenging to get feedback, share ideas, or find collaborative opportunities.

Over time, I realized that building meaningful connections and shared learning opportunities was essential for both personal growth and supporting the broader medical writing community.

To reach that goal, I have created and supported two initiatives designed to foster connection, collaboration, and guidance for writers at all stages.

Peer-to-Peer Collaboration Directory

I created a structured directory that connects medical writers looking to collaborate on projects. The goal is to provide a professional space where writers can find partners, exchange ideas, and gain experience.

The directory is a closed, curated system designed to connect collaborators efficiently. For those offering projects, it eliminates the time and effort of widely advertising and filtering unsuitable responses. It also helps avoid hours of networking to find individuals with the right expertise. With this directory, project offerers can quickly see the experience and skills of writers seeking opportunities.

For writers seeking projects, the directory connects you to open, professional collaborators looking to work with people like yourself.

The directory maintains a strict ratio of collaborator seekers to project offerers, with no more than ten seekers per project oferrer. This protects project offerers from being overwhelmed while providing a strong, organized market for collaboration.

If you have a project available and want collaborators, you can apply to be included in the directory via this Google form. Unfortunately there is no room for people who are seeking projects at this time.

Substack Blog for Medical Writers

I also run a volunteer-based Substack blog where medical writers at all experience levels share insights, challenges, and practical advice. Topics include workflow strategies, networking advice, and personal perspectives from medical writers across all experience levels and areas of expertise into medical writing.

The blog provides a space where early-career and aspiring writers can learn from peers, feel supported, and access real-world perspectives that help them navigate their careers.

Read the Substack Blog

Contribute to the blog as a writer or editor by completing this Google form

Here are some additional Substack blogs on medical writing to consider subscribing to:

Break Into Medical Publishing

The Clinician's Guide to Regulatory Writing

Medical Freelance Writer

Why These Efforts Matter

Both initiatives reflect my belief that community is essential for growth in medical writing. Creating spaces for connection and learning helps reduce isolation, supports skill development, and builds confidence.

I welcome writers at all stages who want to connect, learn, and contribute.