Courses
Skills, systems, and support for researchers and other professional writers
We know that many researchers, even those with a strong track record, do not have stellar writing skills. We also know that few institutions offer adequate support and training in writing.
We have designed signature programs that include actionable curriculum, helpful downloads, insightful systems, expert guidance, and community support to help you get the results you want for your scientific and medical writing.
Scientific Writing Simplified™️
Scientific Writing Simplified™️ (formerly known as the Scientific Writing Masterclass) will help you get control of your writing and master the craft of writing well. In this course, you will learn key skills that will help you transform your writing into clear, concise, and compelling stories that engage, inform, and persuade your readers.
What’s inside
12 modules with self-paced video lessons to guide you through the concepts
Templates, cheat sheets, and checklists to make writing more efficient
Live events and ongoing support in an online learning community
Passive Voice Primer
The Passive Voice Primer settles the long-held debate of which voice—passive or active—is better to use in scientific and medical writing. In this course, you will learn why passive voice was the traditional norm and what has led to the new focus on active voice. You will also learn when to use active or passive voice as tools that strengthen your writing.
What’s inside
45-minute training to complete at your own pace
Short video lessons to walk you through the concepts
Principles to help you know when to use active or passive voice
Lay Summary Fundamentals
Lay Summary Fundamentals will help you craft a relatable and readable lay summary for a manuscript or grant proposal. In this course, you will learn the skills and strategy you need to confidently craft a lay summary that connects with the general public and maximizes the impact of your work.
What’s inside
75-minute training to complete at your own pace
Short video lessons to guide you through the concepts
Templates and cheat sheets to help you write faster and easier
Free Course
Inclusive Language Course
The Inclusive Language Course will help to raise your awareness of the language you use to describe people in your research, clinical practice, and daily lives. In this course, you will learn bias-free language that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in every aspect of your life.
What’s inside
90-minute training to complete at your own pace
Short video lessons to walk you through each topic
Hundreds of examples to help you learn the most current guidelines
Free Downloads
Writing Toolkit
Want free tools and templates to help you write better, faster, and easier? Sign up for our mailing list to get instant access to our ever-growing toolkit. You’ll also get our weekly emails packed with only the best tips, tools, and resources on scientific and medical writing from around the web.
What’s inside
Our library of writing cheat sheets, checklists, and guides
Our template and guide for writing a cover letter for your manuscript
Our outline and template for writing an abstract
What People Are Saying
“Thank you SO much for your clear and beautiful slides, your helpful and encouraging manner of presenting, and your generosity with information and answering questions. I wish I could tell you how many times you and your slides have come to my mind as examples of what to strive for.”
– Karen F., Director of Medical Writing, Audentes Therapeutics