Where are You in Your Medical Writing Journey ?

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Need Help Navigating Your Medical Writing Journey?

Breaking into medical writing can feel confusing: multiple career paths, types of writing, and skills to develop. Which step should you focus on first? The Medical Writing Journey Assessment helps you pinpoint your current stage and identify your next action. Below are five steps to help you move forward efficiently.

If you’re unsure which step to take next, review the Medical Writing Resource Guide for a structured overview, or consider personalized coaching to clarify your stage, set priorities, and take actionable steps toward your career goals.

Email me at nhbowens@asapmw.com to get started. Further details on coaching sessions can be found below.

Five Key Stages of a Medical Writing Transition

Here’s a quick overview of the stages you might find yourself in:

Step 1: Learn the Landscape

Explore different branches of medical writing and identify career paths that match your strengths.

• Insider tip: When joining free communities, look for those with active discussions and opportunities to contribute, not just passive reading.

Step 2: Build Your Skills

Gain foundational knowledge through courses, practice assignments, or coaching.

• Insider tip: Start with short, targeted writing exercises you can actually finish. Completing them is better than collecting endless theoretical knowledge.

Step 3: Create Your Portfolio

Compile writing samples that reflect the type of work you want to pursue.

• Insider tip: Even a small, volunteer-based blog post can be polished to show professional skills if you tailor it to your target field.

Step 4: Find Opportunities

Search job boards, freelance platforms, and network with professionals.

• Insider tip: When reaching out on LinkedIn, comment thoughtfully on posts before asking about opportunities. This increases responses.

Step 5: Keep Learning and Networking

Continue growing your skills, staying current with industry trends, and maintaining connections.

• Insider tip: Focus on trainings specific to your field of medical writing. The value of certifications varies between fields.

Assess Your Progress

 If you haven't already, take the Medical Writing Journey Assessment. It takes just a few minutes and helps you see which stage best reflects your progress.

Submit your results to me for personalized guidance. This is how I tailor coaching sessions to your goals.

Get Personalized Guidance

Stuck on which next step to take? My single coaching session ($20) includes:

• Review of your self-assessment results

• Tailored recommendations for your next steps

• 15-minute Zoom call plus detailed email feedback

Slots are limited each week — email me to reserve your spot: nhbowens@asapmw.com

I also offer tiered coaching programs for skill building with practice assignments and longer-term guidance.

Explore Additional Resources

Comprehensive Resource Guide for Medical Writing: a curated resources aligned with each transition step.

Practice Writing Assignments: mini-tests and exercises to build experience and confidence.

Next Steps

Take the first step today: complete the assessment, explore the resources, and email me for personalized guidance. Don’t wait to advance your medical writing career.