Want to get fully booked this year – faster than ever?

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Of course you do, my fellow writer friend

What’s the question you ask—or get asked—the most as a freelance medical writer?

I’ll start with mine:

Where do you find work?

It’s such a loaded question, right? It feels impossible to answer succinctly in a LinkedIn message or a quick call.

The answer has evolved throughout my 3 years as a freelancer, and I’ve been continually surprised by where work comes from.

Case in point: just , HireSpace, a platform connecting medical writers with clients, accepted my pitch to write a paid guest post on effective public health communication.

👉 Read it here!​

Another time, I received two requests for discovery calls after one virtual training session, just for introducing myself and what I do. One of these connections led to £2k of work.

These experiences drive home something I’ve learned time and again: being creative about how and where you look for work is a game-changer.

And the best opportunities often come from the places and people you would least expect.

As freelancers, we’re constantly juggling marketing ourselves and client work. If we don’t have new opportunities in the pipeline, it’s easy to feel like we’re in freefall.

The good news? You can build a safety net by expanding where and how you search for work.

It gets better: at a certain point, client relationships take centre stage. Instead of constantly chasing new clients, you can focus on nurturing the connections you’ve already built.

That’s my focus for 2025: prioritising maintaining strong client relationships over constantly building new ones.

A check-in email, thoughtful comment on LinkedIn, or going the extra mile on a project can keep you top of mind.

Over time, these relationships will start working for you.

• Referrals? Old clients are your biggest champions.
• Social proof? Returning clients (and their glowing testimonials) speak volumes about the quality of your work.
• Reliability? You can count on long-term clients when everything else feels uncertain.

👉Discover how I find my clients​

5 Creative Ways To Find Your Next Client

1. Leverage niche platforms. Use platforms like HireSpace, Kolabtree, and AMWA’s job board to connect with clients who need your expertise. Explore medical writing communities like Write Medicine or Prospology for added opportunities. Here are eight examples of great places to start.​

2. Turn connections into opportunities. A simple check-in with former colleagues, LinkedIn connections, or fellow medical writers—“How are things on your end?”—can spark new projects.

3. Pitch to content-heavy organisations—or respond to calls for pitches. Target medical societies, universities, or pharmaceutical companies with regular content needs. Spot a gap? Pitch a solution. Stay alert for editors calling for pitches that align with your expertise.

4. Join professional groups and communities. Groups like AMWA, EMWA, ACEHP, and ICJME offer networking, education, and job postings. Active participation keeps you visible and connected.

5. Market yourself where your clients hang out. Whether at conferences, webinars, or online communities, show up where your clients are. Visibility opens doors to new opportunities.

A Few Bonus Tips for 2025

• Follow up, follow up, follow up.
• Diversify your marketing efforts. Last year (can’t believe we are saying that!) I found work through social media, my website, and in-person networking.
• Don’t put all your eggs in one basket (even if the basket is lucrative.)

Remember: building a thriving freelance career isn’t about instant results. It’s a marathon, not a sprint.

But with persistence and creativity, you’ll position yourself for long-term success—and plenty of opportunities.

👉 Learn more about my freelance medical writing journey​

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Five things to do before you go...

• Hit “Reply” and let me know your favourite way to find new clients.
• ​Read my 2024 year in review + 2025 goals.
• ​Book a call with me
• ​Brush up on best practices for effective public health communication
• ​Join me on LinkedIn

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