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I teach foundational medical-writing courses and share practical insights to help aspiring and developing medical writers grow with confidence. But professional growth does not happen in isolation. As a wife, mother, and independent medical writer, I understand the challenge of pursuing a professional career while caring for a family. I believe busy parents make time; they don’t wait for it. That belief inspired Pen & Parents, a newsletter for parents navigating medical writing and science communication. It is where I share honest reflections, practical productivity strategies, and encouragement drawn from my own journey.
Educational Piece Building a Cohesive CME Deck That Actually Teaches Hi Reader, I’m back with my educational piece series, and today I want to develop a guide from my own experience for continuing medical education (CME), specifically slide deck project. A CME slide deck can look deceptively simple from the outside. The final deliverable may contain only 40 or 50 slides, but behind those slides are dozens of decisions about educational strategy, scientific accuracy, storytelling, visual...
Hi Reader, One of the most frustrating things about freelance medical writing is unrealistic deadlines. I can tell you that I have faced this aspect countless times since I started working in the medical writing business. Clients have no idea how long a project can take, and deadlines are often discussed before the work itself is fully understood. Questions I often hear from my clients: “Can you finish this by tomorrow?” “It’s only a short deck.” “We just need a quick review.” And suddenly...
Hi Reader, Thank you for being part of Guanine Medical Academy! First, I want to sincerely apologize for not being as active with my newsletter as I would have liked. That said, I haven’t forgotten about you—I’ve simply been dedicating my energy to something exciting behind the scenes… and now it’s time to share it with you. We’re on YouTube! 🎉 Yes, you heard that right! After much thought, I’ve launched a YouTube channel to teach, support, and inspire medical writers. On the channel, I’ll be...