tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9188674.post9148566958388678991..comments2024-03-27T04:00:02.294-04:00Comments on EditorMom: When Opportunity KnocksKatharine O'Moore-Klopfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14699159708036532202noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9188674.post-20913271174915851262013-06-26T11:55:43.285-04:002013-06-26T11:55:43.285-04:00In addition, Yvette, here is information on how to...In addition, Yvette, here is information on how to get medical editing projects:<br /><br /><a href="http://editor-mom.blogspot.com/2011/09/how-to-find-medical-editing-freelance.html" rel="nofollow">http://editor-mom.blogspot.com/2011/09/how-to-find-medical-editing-freelance.html</a>Katharine O'Moore-Klopfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699159708036532202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9188674.post-59196475340544368332013-06-26T11:54:52.135-04:002013-06-26T11:54:52.135-04:00Yvette, here are some suggestions for getting trai...Yvette, here are some suggestions for getting training as a medical editor:<br /><br />1. Takes courses from the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA):<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amwa.org/education" rel="nofollow">http://www.amwa.org/education</a><br /><br />2. Read this good AMWA article:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amwa.org/toolkit_new_med_writers" rel="nofollow">http://www.amwa.org/toolkit_new_med_writers</a><br /><br />3. Periodically, the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) offers a course on a particular aspect of medical editing. Back in the spring of 2007, the EFA offered "AMA Style for Beginners"; see <a href="http://www.the-efa.org/eve/catalog_2007spring.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.the-efa.org/eve/catalog_2007spring.php</a>. So you'll want to regularly check the EFA web site's listings of educational programs, at <a href="http://www.the-efa.org/eve/catalog.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.the-efa.org/eve/catalog.php</a>. Some are online; some are in person.<br /><br />4. The Drug Information Association sometimes offers courses in medical editing and/or writing; some are online and some are in person. See this page:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.diahome.org/en-US/Meetings-and-Training/About-our-offerings.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.diahome.org/en-US/Meetings-and-Training/About-our-offerings.aspx</a><br /><br />5. Medical publisher Thieme offers internships for those wanting to learn about medical publishing:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thieme.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=98&Itemid=55" rel="nofollow">http://www.thieme.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=98&Itemid=55</a><br /><br />6. Earn a degree or certificate in medical writing and/or editing from any of the colleges and universities listed under the headings "Undergraduate Programs in Medical/Health Communication/Writing/Journalism" and "Graduate Programs in Medical/Health Communication/Writing/Journalism" on this page:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amwa.org/toolkit_new_med_writers" rel="nofollow">http://www.amwa.org/toolkit_new_med_writers</a><br /><br />7. Buy CDs of past or upcoming audio conferences or sign up to participate in upcoming audio conferences on medical and science editing topics sponsored by <i>Copyediting</i> newsletter. Full disclosure: I'm an occasional conference presenter for <i>Copyediting</i>; I did an audio conference on "Common Problems in Medical Editing." See <a href="http://cpestore.mcmurry.com/?controller=product&path=4_14&product_id=70&sourcecode=STNDRD" rel="nofollow">http://cpestore.mcmurry.com/?controller=product&path=4_14&product_id=70&sourcecode=STNDRD</a>. Peruse the list of conferences that begins on this page to find the conferences you're interested in:<br /><br /><a href="http://cpestore.mcmurry.com/?controller=category&path=4_14" rel="nofollow">http://cpestore.mcmurry.com/?controller=category&path=4_14</a>Katharine O'Moore-Klopfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699159708036532202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9188674.post-84431967478306064632013-06-18T11:39:01.897-04:002013-06-18T11:39:01.897-04:00Hi,
I'm new to your blog and new to editing in...Hi,<br />I'm new to your blog and new to editing in general. I'm at the point where I absolutely know this is what I want to do and after training and research, have not actually been able to do much of it. I do a bit of technical proofreading for my full-time job, but it just makes me incredibly aware that proofreading and copyediting are tasks I'd really like to do as a career.<br />I was thinking about aiming for medical editing because I think it would be interesting and it's a large industry here in Spokane. Do you have any advice on how I might be able to break into medical editing and how I might approach possible clients?<br />Thank you for taking the time to help those of us who continue to struggle.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00149677638185869782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9188674.post-50803980955169054672012-10-23T03:02:41.126-04:002012-10-23T03:02:41.126-04:00This is SO EXCITING and I'm so pleased for you...This is SO EXCITING and I'm so pleased for you. Really looking forward to hearing how your plans for this go!<br /><br />LizLyzzyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398604923871095647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9188674.post-55192181953374538372012-10-22T15:06:26.525-04:002012-10-22T15:06:26.525-04:00Thanks for sharing your story, Katharine -- how ex...Thanks for sharing your story, Katharine -- how exciting!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10922616054925979468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9188674.post-89925456554958732442012-10-22T14:37:53.342-04:002012-10-22T14:37:53.342-04:00Thanks, Juliette. I am so excited that I'm fin...Thanks, Juliette. I am so excited that I'm finding it hard to concentrate!<br /><br />Yes, it is a joy to watch people learn and put their new knowledge to work.Katharine O'Moore-Klopfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699159708036532202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9188674.post-8783983129445426002012-10-22T14:32:19.803-04:002012-10-22T14:32:19.803-04:00This is so exciting! What a fun opportunity! I thi...This is so exciting! What a fun opportunity! I think you're going to have a ball with this project. <br /><br />I'm so glad you had a chance to meet up with a client. I live close to many of my clients and have met many only once, some never. Some I've met before they became my clients -when they were students in my writing class! ;-) I'm always pleasantly surprised at how grateful people are in person.<br /><br />I really enjoy the two writing classes I teach. It's fantastic to be able to see people motivated to learn and improve over time. As an introvert myself, I can honestly say these two aspects make it worth the effort. Better still is when they later tell me I gave them the skills to accomplish a goal.<br /><br />I'm so excited for you!!Juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08098104395235008315noreply@blogger.com