What you'll learn:
- Build a medical writing business from scratch
- Find and GET high-paying clients in the medical and life-sciences fields
- Grow your business to a part-time or even a FULL-TIME income.
- Write efficiently, so you finish faster and keep your clients happy.
- Learn to write for the web as well as CE monographs and presentations
- Learn the basics of taxes and law, including what to look for in a freelance contract.
Now completely updated with new 2025 content
Transform your clinical or research experience into a flexible, well-paid writing career
Are you a healthcare professional or scientist looking for new ways to use your training?
Would you like to earn extra income, sharpen your expertise, and enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere?
This course walks you step-by-step through how to launch and grow a successful medical writing business — taught by an experienced U.S. medical writer who’s worked with clients around the world.
You’ll discover how to find real clients, write professional-quality deliverables, and build a thriving freelance business in medical communications.
What you’ll learn
Find the work: Learn where to locate hidden medical writing opportunities (includes links to real hiring companies).
Get the work: Pitch with confidence, build your portfolio, and win clients.
Use the tools: Master Google Docs, Google Slides, and PowerPoint — the software used by most medical writers.
Write the work: Watch real examples of writing articles, CE monographs, and presentations from start to finish, with tips for editors, referencing, and preparing documents for medical–legal–regulatory review.
Consumer health writing: A brand-new section on writing clear, accurate content for the public.
The business side: Taxes, contracts, pricing, and simple systems for managing your freelance income.
Resources: Templates and tools you can use long after finishing the course
You’ll also learn how to:
Build a professional portfolio even without prior writing experience
Present yourself to clients on LinkedIn and other platforms
Find high-quality, copyright-safe images for your projects
Understand what medical writers earn and how to price your work
What students are saying
“An eye-opener — there was a lot to learn. The instructor delivered the lectures in an easy-to-follow format.” — Maureen O.
“I found a potential job thanks to this course. The reference section and PowerPoint tips were extremely helpful.” — Courtney D.
“Lots of great information — like drinking from a fire hose! I keep going back to review key sections.” — Therese G.
“Excellent presenter, comprehensive course, and great value for money. Highly recommended.” — Greg T.
A note for international learners
I’m a U.S.-based medical writer who has also worked with clients in Europe, Japan, and Taiwan.
While the material applies broadly, some sections focus on the U.S. medical writing market.
Start your medical writing career today and learn proven workflows from a U.S. medical writer who’s helped thousands of students get started.
