Freelancing in Medical Writing and Editing
Come join a panel of medical writers and editors this March as they discuss how they got started in freelancing, how they recruit clients, and how they market themselves.
About the Past Event
Many medical writers and editors choose to begin freelancing to gain experience, supplement their editing and writing work, or to establish a larger business network. Whatever your reason, it can be invaluable to hear from those who have been there before. Come join a panel of medical writers and editors this March as they discuss how they got started in freelancing, how they recruit clients, and how they market themselves. This online event will provide helpful tips to students, alumni, and professionals who are interested in moving into freelancing in the medical writing and editing field.
Speaking at the event
JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM
Veterinarian and Freelance Medical Writer
JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM, is a veterinarian and freelance medical writer in Atlanta, GA. She received her veterinary degree from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and completed a 2-year postdoctoral research fellowship at Emory University’s Yerkes Primate Research Center before...
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Lori De Milto, MJ
Freelance Medical Writer
Lori De Milto, MJ, is a freelance medical writer who helps her clients engage their audience(s) through targeted medical content. By focusing on marketing, De Milto began earning six figures within eighteen months of launching her freelance business. She has published three books on marketing for...
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Genevieve Walker, PhD
Freelance Medical Writer and Editor
Genevieve Walker, PhD, has been a medical writer and editor since 2002, when she received her PhD in English from the University of Oregon. Since 2009, she has been a full-time freelance medical communicator. Through her business, Bridge Health Communications, Dr. Walker creates content for patients...
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Alexandra Howson, PhD, CHCP
Medical Writer and Qualitative Researcher
Dr. Howson is a medical writer and qualitative researcher. She creates evidence-based education content for health professionals that is grounded in principles of adult learning and evaluates continuing education outcomes using qualitative methodologies. Initially trained in Scotland as a Registered...
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