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Read through to discover four amazing scientific breakthroughs that may change our lives for the better. Here at Word Monster we love both science and words (who would’ve thunk it!?). While working in the field of med comms gives us the opportunity to bask within a lyrical bathtub of bubbling hot biology, it also exposes […]
I did all the research. I passed all the writing tests. I smashed all the interviews. But nothing could prepare me for my first day as a junior medical writer. Suddenly, I was thrown into a pretty niche (and secretive) industry with lots of strange rules and even stranger lexicon (symposia? Who is she?). As […]
Let’s face it. Working from home (or ‘WFH’ to all you cool kids out there) has now become a way of life for the typical office employee. Some people have taken to it like a duck to water: home office/’sh-office’? Check. Overflowing laundry? Sorted. DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince on full volume? Yes […]
At Word Monster, we’re no stranger to love/hate relationships. We love working remotely, but hate having to put on a smart shirt for Zoom calls with clients. The parents among us love our kids, but hate having to bribe them to be quiet while trying to attend said Zoom calls. We even love our clients, […]
Thought experiment series: famous writers of history PART 2 It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a pharmaceutical client in possession of a generous budget, must be in want of a Med Comms agency. And if your agency is trying to woo said client, a team of skilled, sharp medical writers is essential. Which is […]
Word Monster medical writing services hit home run as they enter US Following the successful launch in Australia, Word Monster continues its global expansion as it starts to build a US-based team to offer medical writing services to clients across the pond. As the past few years have shown us, effective communication of science and […]
Warmth. Empathy. Emotion. These three words certainly aren’t the ones that jump to mind when you think of medical communications, are they? And considering that the medical profession is centred around keeping humans well and healthy, this is weird, right? Sure, medicine is confusing. From doctors with their stereotypical illegible writing, to surgeons in films […]
Country music is about the plight of the everyday individual, laying out heartbreak, relationships, friendships, work and other aspects of life as a story – an adventure – for the listener to experience. It’s simply ‘Three Chords and the Truth’, as the late songwriting legend, Harlan Howard, once described.1 Ultimately, this philosophy is at the […]
PART 1 In this series, we’re going to ponder the works of famous writers from throughout history. Inexplicably transported through time to the present day (and hired as medical writers), how would these legendary figures approach Med Comms? What could we learn from them? After all, we are writers at heart – and there’s no […]
It’s no surprise that LinkedIn is seen as the Marmite of social media by marketers. To some, it’s the ultimate marketing platform, where you can find, connect with and directly sell to your target market all in the one place, and without spending a penny. For others, it’s a cesspit of humblebraggers, self-promoters, cryptocurrency hustlers […]
The phone had not stopped ringing. It seemed like the second Toothy bid goodbye to another promising lead, the Toothphone was glowing purple again. Toothy usually loved this part of his job, but Christmas was around the corner and there seemed to be no let up. He took a deep breath and picked up the […]
A senior medical writer’s perspective on what can be taken away from 5 world-famous guitarists and their playing styles – and applied to med comms. The composition is king Mastered by: Mark Knopfler Mark Knopfler is often cited as one of the best guitarists of all time – and for good reason. As Dire Straits’ […]
Not to put a downer on the miracle of humanity or anything, but one of the biggest problems with human nature, is that we’re hard-wired to constantly try to better ourselves. Take a look at Maslow’s hierarchy of needs below. This is one of the simplest ways to explain the idea that we humans all […]
Today is International Men’s Day (IMD), a day where we can celebrate the contributions and value that men bring to the world, their families and communities. So, let’s all first embrace the nearest bloke we see (I’m sure they’ll understand), and then read on to learn about the six pillars on which IMD is founded:1 […]