Why Community Matters for Freelance Medical Writers

Authors

  • Cecilia Petrus, MSc, ELS Director, Medical Writing and Editorial Services, Impetus Digital, Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Abigale Miller, MSc Medical Writer and Host, The Anthill, Fergus, ON, Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55752/amwa.2026.558

Abstract

Abigale Miller, MSc, is a medical writer and community host. After 8 years in agency work, she started her freelance business supporting medical affairs teams. In 2021, she launched The Anthill, an online coworking community for freelancers in medical communications (med comms). Her mission is to foster community among those in med comms to help freelancers in med comms make better connections and feel less lonely.

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Published

2026-09-16

How to Cite

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Petrus C, Miller A. Why Community Matters for Freelance Medical Writers. AMWA. 2026;41(3). doi:10.55752/amwa.2026.558

Issue

Vol. 41 No. 3 (2026)

Section

Around the Career Block

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