As a freelance medical writer, it’s tough to know how well you’re doing – conventional career metrics don’t apply and you don’t have a boss keeping tabs on you. Yet, for your medical writing business to stand the test of time, with you at the helm, you need to be able to measure your success and know what’s next in terms of personal and professional growth. The good news is that countless freelancers have gone before you, leaving a trail of breadcrumbs to help you find your way. Learn how to identify and interpret these breadcrumbs and use them to your advantage by following the guided trail of important milestones outlined in this article to help you take your business to the next level at a pace you feel comfortable with.

Medical Writing. 2023;32(2):53–55. https://doi.org/10.56012/wmnx8666