- November 2010
- 72 pages, 4.5 x 7", soft cover
- Sale! : $10.00
- Published by Editorial Rx Press
- ISBN 978-0979927485
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More Than 101 Ways to Know You’re a Medical Writer
Donna Miceli, Editor
More than 101 Ways to Know You're a Medical Writer conveys the surprising ways that being a medical writer can change personal behavior and views of the world. A first compilation of medical writers' voices, this book is a quick and fresh snapshot not found elsewhere. This book shows the world how the profession of medical writing involves intelligence, resourcefulness, and tenacity--at all times sprinkled with a good dose of humor, dry and otherwise.
Reader Comments Regarding More Than 101 Ways to Know You’re a Medical Writer
This book will make a fabulous gift for any medical writer or medical editor -- show them you support their work, even if you can't get your head around what it is they do for a living! It was created as a lark by members of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), with sections such as "Medical Writing vs. Pie Baking" and "The Life of a Medical Writer."
I didn't contribute anything, but I'm finding myself on nearly every page. "You know you're a medical writer when you can't help critiquing pharmaceutical ads to anyone in your living room who will listen." This book even understands my lifestyle as a freelancer: "You know you're a freelance medical writer when you consider the walk to the mailbox to be a big event in your day." While it's informational in its way, this book is mainly a load of fun.
---Faith Reidenbach, Corvallis, OR
This is a gem of a little book. It is nicely organized and full of amusing observations that will ring a bell with any medical writer. And for those not in the profession, it provides some basic information on the profession and a glimpse into the world of medical writing. As a medical writer myself, I was intrigued by the title of this book and found it to be a delightful addition to the texts and resource books I’ve accumulated.
---Dee Simmons, Longs, SC
"More Than 101 Ways to Know You're a Medical Writer" is enlightening. It is helpful, fun to read and provides great insight about the profession. As an upcoming medical writer, I particularly appreciated information pertaining to the benefits and drawbacks of medical writing. When exploring new career options, it is beneficial to have a realistic approach and gain perspectives from experienced individuals. This is a valuable resource and I highly recommend this book to people interested in pursuing medical writing.
---Sericka McGee, Chesapeake, VA
"More Than 101 Ways To Know You're A Medical Writer" is a treasure trove of fun and giggles. One of my favorite sections of the book is "The Freelance Life". Although I'm not a medical writer, I could relate to so many of the humorous observations in this section. There is also a section containing amusing terms coined by AMWA workshop attendees. These "medical" terms describe all sorts of hilarious human conditions. I highly recommend this book to writers, freelancers, and anyone who appreciates humorous observations on the daily lives of all of us!
---Madelyn Lester
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