Where To Look For Interesting Online Freelance Medical Writing Jobs

If you have an excellent grasp of both the English language and academic writing pertaining to medicine, and you’re starting to consider future career paths, then becoming a freelancer in this field could be perfect for you.

There’s an abundance of writing and copywriting positions available these days, simply because so much content is now on the internet- which means reliable writers are needed to write the content!

If you are specialized in a particular academic field, opportunities may at first be more limited, but the more highly paid work you’ll also be able to attain.

• Where do I begin?

There are plenty of positions available on the internet. It’s a good idea to seek out all of the platforms that post for positions within the sector, but also keep an eye out on other more general websites. The more sites you look on, the more positions you’ll see posted. It then really is a matter of just applying for each one. The more experience you get, and the more recommendations you can acquire, the easier it will be to secure work.

You can also approach organizations yourself. Some may welcome open submissions, or you may have found a company that seems to have a constant stream of work being offered. Have a look around and don’t be afraid to take the initiative.

• Get out there!

Let the work come to you! You should ‘get yourself out there’ as much as you can. Join all the social media sites, as every business relies on connections and publicity. The more you treat your freelancing as a proper business, the more lucrative it will be. Set up your own website, run a blog… do everything you can to say, “Here I am!” whilst giving excellent examples of your work, your experience and your recommendations.

• Working for yourself.

Being a freelancer can be frustrating because you can’t rely on a steady stream of income. A lot of your time could at first be spent building up your clientele as well. On the positive side, you can work your own hours from home- so for anyone who wants a flexible lifestyle, freelancing can be great.

• Learn more.

You may consider doing some courses before you proceed on your path of writing. Business courses would most certainly be beneficial, as well as ones that could further your academic writing skills. The more skills you have, the more employable you will be.