Good Writing Practice - Volume 26, Issue

Syntactic Structure - Inter-sentenceIncrementalism: SentencesInter-sentence incrementalism is an expansion of information, often secondary, into a sentence rather than a reduction of the information to a clause or phrase and incorporation (sentence…

The role of health literacy in the healthcare decision-making process - Volume 31, Issue

Health literacy is defined as “the knowledge, motivation, and competence to access, understand, appraise and apply information to make decisions in terms of healthcare, disease prevention, and health promotion” according to Quaglio et al.5 Poor…

Message from the President - Volume 21, Issue

Dear Medical Writers Top of Form Bottom of Form I expect I am not the only one who at this time of year looks at their calendar in disbelief and asks how on earth another 12 months can have disappeared so quickly? The end of the year is always an…

The evolution of the scientific poster: From eye-sore to eye-catcher - Volume 29, Issue

Despite the rise of social media, high-speed internet, and teleconference software, conferences seem to be here to stay. But what is their purpose? Networking. So why then do we design conference posters in a way that makes people run away from…

Soft skills needed for freelance medical writers - Volume 32, Issue

Every professional needs to develop a set of hard skills and soft skills to grow and prosper in a designated field, and freelance medical writers are no exception. However, freelancing requires a unique combination of skills, given the independence…

Unlocking success as a book author: Navigating the essential social skills of writing gained through my PhD journey - Volume 33, Issue

This article explores the journey of transitioning from PhD to a book author, emphasising the importance of soft skills cultivated during academic pursuits. Drawing from personal experience, the author underscores the parallels between academia and a…

Out On Our Own - Volume 23, Issue

President's Message - Volume 25, Issue

Dear EMWA Members, Our Munich 2016 Spring conference was a great success that showcased a mature association leading on important topical issues. EMWA’s outward looking perspective developed over the past couple of years is the focus of my final…

EMWA’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs) - Volume 26, Issue

The EMWA SIGs allow EMWA and its members to contribute to important conversations around topics that we know will impact on our industry in the coming years. You may have colleagues interested in joining the EMWA SIGs to debate, and share best…

Addressing vaccine hesitancy in writing: How has COVID-19 changed hesitancy communication, and what works? - Volume 30, Issue

To address vaccine hesitancy in writing, it is important to put yourself in your reader’s shoes, demonstrate an understanding of the hesitancy, and form an effective response using evidence-based writing techniques, clear communication, courtesy,…