Interview with  Dr. Emma Nichols – 370

In this podcast episode replay, Emma Nichols, PhD, explains what it takes to be a freelance medical writer.

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She is a medical writer herself and runs a medical writing services company that hires other medical writers. She also teaches scientists and healthcare professionals, including physicians, how to build successful freelance writing businesses.

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[From the original post in 2018:]

Working as a freelance medical writer is a great nonclinical career for several reasons:

  • You can start by working part-time.
  • There is a lot of flexibility.
  • The demand for writers continues to grow.
  • A large cash investment is not required to start.

My guest, Dr. Emma Nichols, addressed all the topics listed above in today’s interview.

Find Freedom as a Freelance Medical Writer

She has a doctorate in molecular biology. And, she’s a seasoned medical communications professional. She specializes in continuing medical education and news writing. Her company, Nascent Medical, provides expert medical writing services using a team of experienced MD- and PhD-level writers.

As she was building her company, she needed to vet and train capable writers. That led to the development of a course to train freelance medical writers about the business. Dozens of physicians have launched their own writing careers based on Dr. Nichols’ training.

I’ve personally spoken with several writers who have recommended her course. So, I thought she’d be an excellent guest for the podcast.

Emma provided some great advice for those considering a career in medical writing. She described the benefits of a career as a freelance medical writer. And she outlined the personality traits that best fit such a career. She suggested that writers start out by writing part-time to see how well they like it.

Other Resources to Help You Be a Freelance Medical Writer

Emma mentioned the American Medical Writers Association (aka “AMWA”). It’s a good resource for physicians considering a writing career. She also suggested looking at the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society if you’re interested in technical writing.

Emma also produces a course for professionals that has taught hundreds of them to be freelance medical writers. You can learn more about her course at  6weekcourse.com.

If you’d like another perspective on medical writing, you should also listen to my interview with Mandy Armitage in Episode #22.

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