This week I am talking about being cheerful, forgiving, and flexible--freelance medical writer success trait number 7. How far do you have to go in this regard? Is the customer or client always right? When should you cut ties with a client?
Here are the top 10 traits of successful medical writers as I see them:
- Focused on what the client and reader wants and needs
- Follows directions
- Follows formatting
- Responsive
- Well versed in AMA style and rules of editing.
- Organized and mindful of time.
- Cheerful/forgiving/flexible
- Professional with clients on calls
- LinkedIn presence.
- Lifelong learner
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