6 years of freelance medical writing - Vedi shares her top tips!

In this episode of the Medical Writing Uncut podcast, Virginia Chachati interviews Vedangana (Vedi), a former neuroscientist turned medical writer. Vedi shares her journey from academia to freelancing, discussing the challenges and rewards of running her own business. She emphasizes the importance of viewing oneself as a business owner, the necessity of continuous learning, and the freedom that comes with freelancing. Vedi also introduces her upcoming coaching program aimed at helping PhDs transition into medical writing, highlighting the demand for guidance in this field. Follow Vedi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vedangana-saini-ph-d-13794a19a/ Vedi's FREE newsletter: https://www.iscientificwriting.com/coaching Vedi's Intelligible Scientific Writing website: https://www.iscientificwriting.com/ Takeaways - Vedi transitioned from neuroscience to medical writing due to burnout. - Freelancing requires a different mindset than traditional jobs. - Networking on LinkedIn is crucial for client acquisition. - It's important to view yourself as a business owner. - Continuous learning is essential for freelancers. - Downtimes can be used for skill development. - Freelancing offers the freedom to choose clients and projects. - Vedi is developing a coaching program for transitioning PhDs. - Understanding client needs is key to success in medical writing. - Building a business takes time and perseverance. Chapters 00:00 From Neuroscience to Medical Writing: A Journey 05:58 Navigating Freelancing: Tips and Strategies 08:45 Empowering the Next Generation: Coaching for PhDs --- Learn about medical writing from Virginia Chachati at Write Clinic here: https://writeclinic.thinkific.com/bundles/fundamentals-of-medical-writing-standard-course Connect with Virginia Chachati on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiachachati/ Read Medical Writer Magazine: https://medicalwritermagazine.com/ #MedicalWriting #MedicalWriter