Turn your medical expertise into a thriving, flexible writing career.
Whether you're a PA, NP, MD, nurse, PharmD, or other healthcare professional, you already have the most important ingredient of medical writing: clinical knowledge. What you may not have is a roadmap — until now.

In Medical Writing for Healthcare Professionals, Jennifer Lightowler, MMSc., PA-C, walks you through every step of building a lucrative writing career, even if you have zero prior writing experience. This book distills years of real-world experience into a straightforward, actionable guide that helps you move from curiosity to confidence.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Identify writing niches that align with your background

• Build a portfolio from scratch

• Price your work and avoid undervaluing your expertise

• Navigate contracts, clients, and professional expectations

• Find consistent, high-quality writing opportunities

• Use your clinical experience to stand out in a crowded marketplace

• Build a writing business that fits your lifestyle, goals, and long-term career vision

Whether you’re looking to earn extra income, reduce burnout, transition out of clinical practice, or simply explore a new side of your professional identity, this book gives you the tools to start and succeed.

You don’t need a writing degree.
You don’t need special credentials.
You just need your medical knowledge and the willingness to begin.

If you’re a healthcare professional ready to expand your career, reclaim your time, or create new professional opportunities, this guide is your next step.