So this week I have a touch of Covid (thankfully, the seemingly milder Omicron variety). And YES I got 2 vaccinations and a booster! Anyway, I don’t want you having to listen to my croaky voice, except for in the intro sections!
I did a 3-part series on productivity a while back and thought I would repost the series as a single episode here as it pertains to success trait number 6, which is “organized and mindful of time.”
- In the first of this 3-part series, I describe productivity hacks that everyone can use.
- In the second of this 3-part series, I talk about medical-writer specific productivity hacks.
- In the third of this 3-part series, I talk about delegating, the key to being uberproductive and having enough free time.
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
You can listen to that overview episode here
Download the free AMA Style cheat sheet here
Download the free AMA style reference list here
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