How to Find Dental Writing Clients: The Complete Guide to Building Your Dental Writing Business
At a Glance Whether you’re looking for your first dental writing client, trying to move beyond low-paying work, or ready to build a more reliable pipeline, this blog post covers 12 practical strategies to help you get there, including: Start with the people you already know Make LinkedIn your dental writing shop window Approach dental […]
The Client I Couldn’t Afford to Lose… Until I Did
Several years ago, I lost a client worth around £3,000 a month. People assumed I must have been devastated. The truth? I felt relieved. That probably sounds ridiculous. After all, losing a client worth that much isn’t exactly something most freelancers celebrate. But while everyone else saw a significant loss of income, I saw something […]
Why Quoting for Freelance Work Feels So Difficult (And What Changed for Me)
There was a time when receiving an email asking for a quote filled me with dread. The project itself wasn’t the problem. Writing has never worried me. Quoting for it did! Like many freelancers, I’d read a brief, stare at the screen for a few minutes, panic, and then settle on a number that felt […]
Imposter Syndrome in a White Coat World: A Common Struggle for Medical/Dental Writers
Something very strange happened to me the other day, and I want to share it with you.. A few days back, I was invited to take part in an online discussion on AI and its role in healthcare writing. It was a professional group, mostly clinicians, doctors, medical writers, the sort of place where bios […]
How to Find Your First Dental Writing Client (Without a Website)
So you’ve decided to become a dental writer, but now what? You’ve got the motivation. Maybe you’ve even written a few pieces you’re proud of. But finding that all-important first client? That’s where most new writers get stuck. And you’re not alone… A quick check on Reddit suggests that the average time to bag your […]
Life as a Freelance Dental Writer: It’s Probably Not What You Think!
When you tell people you’re a freelance dental writer, aside from the odd scratch of the head and confused look, those who do get it will probably imagine a life of flexible hours, endless creativity, and the freedom to work from anywhere. I won’t lie, those perks exist. But the real story? Running a freelance […]
10 High-Paying Dental Writing Jobs (That Aren’t Blog Posts)
When most aspiring dental writers picture their future, they often imagine churning out blog posts for a handful of clients, maybe $100 here, $150 there. But here’s the truth: blog posts are just the tip of the iceberg. If you’re serious about finding high-paying dental writing jobs, you need to look beyond the blog and […]
The Dental Writer Marketing Tip No One’s Telling You (And It Doesn’t Require a Website)
When you’re starting out as a dental writer, the idea of promoting yourself and your services can feel a bit… awkward. You know you’ve got something to offer but how do you get that across to potential clients without a website, a flashy portfolio, or a background in sales? Here’s the good news: you don’t […]
Dental Writing Red Flags: What to Watch for Before You Say Yes
When you’re new to freelance dental writing, it’s natural to feel excited about landing your first few clients. I remember that feeling well. After all, someone is willing to pay you to write about a field you know inside and out. It feels like a win, and often, it is. But as I’ve learned since […]
Top 5 Types of Dental Content Clients Are Actually Paying For (And Why They Matter)
I’ve been working as a dental copywriter and content writer since 2010 and much of the work I do now isn’t the same as the work I carried out back in the day. Why? Because needs change. You see, back in the day, I was writing a lot of shorter how-to style blog posts – […]