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If you're a nurse or health professional dipping your toes into freelance writing, you've probably asked yourself this question:
Should I be on LinkedIn?
The short answer? Probably yes. But let's talk about why, how, and what to avoid-because LinkedIn isn't just another social media platform. It'...
You don’t need to be “techy” to launch a successful freelance writing career—but you do need a basic working knowledge of a few everyday tools. Many nurses feel intimidated by this at first, especially if they’ve only used hospital charting systems or specialized software. But take heart: if you can...
If you’ve been watching the rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT with a mix of curiosity and dread, you’re not alone. Many freelance writers—especially those of us coming from clinical backgrounds—are wondering how to ethically integrate these tools into our businesses without feeling like we’re...
Let’s face it—when people start throwing around phrases like “disruption” and “automation,” most of us instinctively tense up. Especially those of us who’ve worked hard to build a freelance writing business rooted in human skills: storytelling, critical thinking, and clinical experience.
But here’s...
Every time a new technology explodes into the mainstream, freelance writers start to sweat. And right now, nothing is causing more hand-wringing than generative AI.
With tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini cranking out articles in seconds, many health writers—especially those coming from nursing b...
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Does the word “negotiate” make the hair on the back of your neck stand up? If so, you’re not alone!
But what if we told you that negotiation isn't necessarily what you think it is, that you alrea...
Over the weekend I fielded yet another “what do I charge?” question, this time from a mid-career nurse-writer – which goes to show that pricing is a thorny issue even for seasoned freelancers.
My advice to all of you with this question when it arises is this: Abandon the concept of “price,” because...
When you’re first starting out as a writer, the many possibilities available to you can lead to overwhelm. You might see opportunities for “white paper writers” or “health reporters” or “blog post writers.” Where should you start? Should you pursue only one type of writing, or should you take any op...
This article has been making the rounds on social media lately: How This Freelancer Made $27,000 in 1 Month.
And many successful freelancers like me have responded to the story with skepticism and a healthy dose of WTF. In my case, it’s not because I don’t believe it’s possible to make $27,000 in o...
