Laura A. Kehoe

Section Editor - Out on Our Own (OOOO)

For me, the journey of a medical writer is very diverse. As there is no official degree for the professional, we come from all walks of life. It is the stories I hear of how people stepped into medical writing and then developed as freelancers that makes my section in the Medical Writing journal so inspiring and rewarding.

I have been a freelance medical writer and editor for four years now, and previously worked in-house for a high-impact journal. It has been a journey of discovery and learning; challenging but so rewarding. I have been the chair of the EMWA Freelance Business Group for nearly 2 years and section editor for 3 years.

The OOOO section aims to give readers insights into the lives of other freelances and offer useful tips and advice on being a freelancer, setting up and finding clients, plus all the other logistics that go behind running yourself as a business.

If you’d like to contribute with your story and your tips then get in touch.

Laura.a.kehoe@gmail.com

Contributions

The worldwide landscape of freelance medical writing: Exploring challenges and opportunities - Volume 33, Issue 4

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences industries, ultimately affecting associated professionals such as freelance medical writers. Throughout this global event and its aftermath,…

Freelancing - Volume 33, Issue 2

Section Editor: Adriana Rocha Navigating my freelance journey while driving EMWA freelance activities Author: Laura A. Kehoe I didn’t plan to become a medical writer, but then again who does? It wasn’t, at the time, a career on the list of things…

Seventh Freelance Business Survey: The freelance landscape 2018-2023 - Volume 32, Issue 2

The freelance medical writing landscape has evolved in recent years, with more market demand for competent medical writers who can work on a project basis. In January 2023, the European Medical Writers Association’s (EMWA) Freelance Business Group…

Freelancing: Challenging but rewarding! - Volume 32, Issue 2

Freelancing is becoming an increasingly popular option for medical writers and communicators, but it’s not as straightforward as finding a few clients and getting paid. There’s so much more involved. Freelancers are business owners and to be…

Out On Our Own - Volume 31, Issue 4

Contributors: Lucia Massi, Sara Rubio, Laura A. Kehoe (section editor) Professional indemnity insurance: One of the many dilemmas of freelance medical writers - Lucia Massi, Sara Rubio Medical Writing. 2022;31(4)88-90.…

Out On Our Own - Volume 31, Issue 3

Contributors: Clotilde Jumelle (author), Laura Kehoe (section editor) A journey from postdoc to happy freelance writer Clotilde Jumelle Medical Writing. 2022;31(3)98-100. https://doi.org/10.56012/nhio1451 Laura Kehoe (section editor)

Out on Our Own - Volume 30, Issue 4

We have finally reached an era where talking about our mental health is no longer a taboo, it’s just taken a pandemic for us to do so! Life has dramatically changed in the last 18 months and mental stressors are even more apparent

Out On Our Own - Volume 30, Issue 3

I’ve said it time and time again, and our author reiterates it, everyone’s journey into medical writing is unique. We come from all walks of life, having gained a variety of diplomas and degrees, developed skills in academia, industry, NGOs, or…

Out on Our Own - Volume 30, Issue 1

Editorial Welcome readers, I’ve lost count how many times people ask me, what is a medical writer? And it isn’t just my mum and aunt who ask me such a question; medical doctors, PhD students, and academic professors are often surprised that…

Out on Our Own - Volume 29, Issue 4

I began freelance medical writing in 2017 after 5 years of medical writing at several agencies. During this time, I realised that I wanted to be a freelancer when I was constantly needing and searching for freelance support during what seemed like…