Interlude: News, Strategies, and Success
I have some exciting news...
The Scientific Writing Masterclass is back!
And I've updated the content and redesigned the live sessions so that you get even more value out of every minute you dedicate to the course.
You can get all the details on the course website. But here's a preview:
By the end of the course, you'll be able to:
Communicate your ideas more effectively
Express your ideas in a clear, compelling way
Teach and inform readers without confusion
Craft stories that engage and persuade readers
Write concisely to meet word and page limits
Make your work more accessible, fundable, and citable
Here's what you'll get:
70+ video lessons released in themed batches over 12 weeks
12 live sessions with me and your classmates for office hours, group coaching, peer reviews, and writing journal clubs
200+ examples to help you learn
Downloadable templates, cheat sheets, and checklists
Unlimited access to the course for as long as we offer it (that's right!)
Certificate of completion
The course starts on May 29, 2023 (just in time for you to finish that looming paper or proposal while you soak up the summer sunshine).
Registration closes on May 19, 2023, at 6 pm Pacific time (or when the class is full).
And for being part of the Redwood Ink community, you get an early-bird savings of $100. Use the coupon code "community" at checkout (expires May 1).
Get all the course details and enroll
I'd be absolutely thrilled to have you in the course. If you have any questions about the course, hit reply. I'm always delighted to hear from you.
And now for the weekly round-up...
💌 Round-up
🎉 Featured
A snippet from My Interview with a Business Coach for Medical Writers
If you're considering a career in medical writing, check out this snippet from my conversation with Sophie Ash of Prospology about figuring out what aspect of medical writing you want to pursue.
💻 From My Desk
7 Writing Strategies to Help You Get Your Science Research Funded and Cited
Did you forget to register for yesterday's webinar? No worries! Because you are a member of the Redwood Ink community, you can watch the replay until May 1. And if you watch till the end, I'll give you a gift for sharing your time with me. Passcode to watch: mindset
🎧 Listening
Writing Your Own Success Story as a Freelance Medical Writer
If you're a freelance writer (or any kind of entrepreneur), this podcast is a must-listen. In this episode of Write Medicine, host Alex Howson talks with Jonathan Agnew about valuable tools, techniques, and mindsets for freelancers in medical writing.
🖥️ Watching
I learned a productivity system for organizing life
If you're looking to create an external brain to manage your notes, ideas, text excerpts, and more, I recommend checking out this video. I use a combination of Apple Notes and Notion as my external brain and have found this capturing process immensely helpful.
📝 Challenge
Take a few minutes to think about where you want your career to be in 5 years. Write down one thing you can do today to move toward that goal. Now go do that thing.
Thank you so much for reading.
Warmly,
Crystal
