Training

We prioritize education and professional development

We know that many researchers, even those with a strong track record, do not have stellar writing skills. We also know that few institutions offer adequate support and training in writing. We infuse elements of education in everything we do so that you can learn the skills you need to write well.

We have designed signature programs that include actionable curriculum, helpful downloads, insightful systems, and expert guidance to help you get the results you want for your scientific and medical writing.

Free Downloads

Writing Toolkit

Want free tools and templates to help you write better, faster, and easier? Sign up for our mailing list to get instant access to our ever-growing toolkit. You’ll also get our weekly emails packed with only the best tips, tools, and resources on scientific and medical writing from around the web.

What’s inside

  • Our library of writing cheat sheets, checklists, and guides

  • Our template and guide for writing a cover letter for your manuscript

  • Our outline and template for writing an abstract

Free Course

Inclusive Language Course

The Inclusive Language Course will help to raise your awareness of the language you use to describe people in your research, clinical practice, and daily lives. In this course, you will learn bias-free language that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in every aspect of your life.

What’s inside

  • 90-minute training to complete at your own pace

  • 10+ video lessons to walk you through each topic

  • Hundreds of examples to help you learn the most current guidelines

Lay Summary Fundamentals

Lay Summary Fundamentals will help you craft a relatable and readable lay summary for a manuscript or grant proposal. In this course, you will learn the skills and strategy you need to confidently craft a lay summary that connects with the general public and maximizes the impact of your work.

What’s inside

  • 75-minute training to complete at your own pace

  • 15+ video lessons to guide you through the concepts

  • Templates and cheat sheets to help you write faster and easier

Scientific Writing Masterclass

The Scientific Writing Masterclass will help you get control of your writing and master the craft of writing well. In this course, you will learn key skills that will help you transform your writing into clear, concise, and compelling stories that engage, inform, and persuade your readers.

What’s inside

  • 70+ self-paced video lessons to guide you through the concepts

  • Templates, cheat sheets, and checklists to make writing more efficient

  • Live events and ongoing support in an online learning community

Personalized Training

Our interactive workshops and informative seminars are designed to help your faculty, trainees, and teams develop writing strategies and master the craft of writing well. We offer a variety of educational and hands-on support, as well as long-term coaching and editing services, that can be personalized to meet your unique needs.

In our group trainings, we most often cover common challenges in writing. But we can also cover another topic that specifically addresses challenges among your team. If you’re not sure what your team needs, we can discuss your group’s challenges and create a personalized training program for you.

Trainings are available via Zoom or in person.

What People Are Saying

“Thank you SO much for your clear and beautiful slides, your helpful and encouraging manner of presenting, and your generosity with information and answering questions. I wish I could tell you how many times you and your slides have come to my mind as examples of what to strive for.”

– Karen F., Director of Medical Writing, Audentes Therapeutics