Help Yourself to a Free Sample Chapter

 

 

During the summer of 2021 I gave away free chapters of CME Writer’s Marketplace to people who follow me on LinkedIn and Twitter, and who visit this blog. Each week I posted a link here to another chapter, shown in the table of contents below. You're now able to read the first 6 chapters for free by downloading them, one at a time, from this blog.

Alternatively, you may purchase the entire ebook for $9.99. Visit this link to download it via the Smashwords store, or search for the title on the Apple Books website. (Tip for buyers: be sure to purchase the ebook in EPUB format, not PDF.)

 

If you're new to CME writing, or if you're a mid-career clinician or medical writer transitioning from a related field, let CME Writer's Marketplace be your trusty guide to finding an enjoyable gig.

 

CME Writer’s Marketplace 

 2021 Edition 

Table of Contents

Sample 1: Welcome and Introduction

(Posted June 7)

Sample 2: Industry Overview

 (Posted June 14)

Sample 3: Top Trends Driving Demand for CME Writing 

 (Posted June 21)

Sample 4: Your Sample is Your Spark

 (Posted June 28)

Sample 5: How Much Should I Charge?

(Posted July 7)

Sample 6: Patient Case Simulations:Platform Expertise Required

(Posted on July 13)

Sample 7: Developing Expertise

Sample 8: Market Listings, part 1 Academic CME through Horizon CME

Sample 9: Market Listings, part 2 Imedex through Spire Learning

 

Sample 10: Tickler Files and Final Words

 

 

 

HEY AMWA MEMBERS: SAVE THE DATE!

 

AMWA Mid-Atlantic and Delaware Valley chapters are pleased to offer members a first-of-its-kind joint webinar: “Introduction to CME Screenwriting” on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 6 PM ET.

 

During a 60-minute panel discussion, 3 seasoned medical writers will share their experiences developing interactive patient case simulations for various proprietary delivery platforms. Time will be allowed for questions from the audience.

 

Watch your email -- or visit your AMWA chapter website, or watch AMWA's Engage online forum -- for more information in coming days. Registration deadline will be Monday, July 12, and attendance will be limited.

 

CME Writer's Marketplace 2021 to be Released February 22

The 2021 edition contains the latest trends, market needs, and insider advice aimed at helping freelance CME writers to sell their work. Go to applebooks.com and place your pre-order by February 21 to save 10% off the cover price.

This magazine-style e-booklet contains detailed listings about the current needs of 13 different U.S. medical education companies based on actual in-person and email interviews with hiring editors and medical directors. Each listing contains guidance on what types of documents are typically purchased (needs assessments, test questions, slide decks, manuscripts/monographs, case studies, outcome reports, etc.), typical prices paid, URLs of exemplary programs, and full contact information. 

CME Writer's Marketplace also provides writers with articles suggesting how much to charge, where to find free and low-cost training, how to break into the field, and how to adapt to emerging markets. Finally, readers receive a timely essay highlighting 3 top trends that are driving demand for CME content development.