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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...