Medical Writing vs. Health Writing: What’s the Difference?
The words “medical” and “health” are often used interchangeably, so is there a difference between medical and health writing? The short answer is yes; they are different in several ways. Let’s explore all the...
Maintaining Your Health and Wellness When Working from Home
Working from home as a writer or editor has its perks. After all, you get to take breaks to cuddle with your pets or kids, you can avoid fast food lunches, and your commute...
5 Tools for an Active Workspace
The freelance writing life offers independence and freedom from the traditional office space, but sitting down for long hours can take a heavy toll on your health—and your waistline. Long hours of sitting—popularly termed...
Why Regular Breaks Are Important for Freelance Writers
When most people think of what it would be like to be their own boss as a freelance writer, they envision a better work-life balance than they could ever get in the office. In...
Computer Vision Syndrome: What Every Writer Needs to Know
There is one part of being a freelance writer that is hard to get away from, no matter what kind of writing you do, and that is spending long hours staring at a computer...
How to Buy Medical Insurance as a Freelancer
Medical insurance isn’t an optional business expense, but as a freelance writer, trying to figure out how to find it, buy it, and pay for it can feel overwhelming. The good news is that...
Insurance, Retirement Savings, and Sick Days: What Freelance Writers Need to Know
When you have a full-time job, you can usually expect to enjoy a number of important benefits. For instance, you can opt to receive health insurance through your job, you can set aside money...
Health Insurance 101 for Freelance Writers
There are countless benefits to being your own boss, but one topic that sometimes gives freelance writers pause about being self-employed is health insurance. Not having access to health insurance through an employer is...