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FROM THE GUEST EDITOR › Cathy Tyrrell

THEME ARTICLES
The Evolving Role of Medical Writers: AI as a Partner in 
Regulatory Submissions › Lisa Chamberlain James and  
Julia Cooper

Leadership Development for Medical Writers: Key Insights From the 
2023-Present AMWA Educational Workshop › Angela Russell Winnie  
and Julia Forjanic Klapproth 

The Value of Medical Writing: A Toolkit for Defining, Achieving, and 
Communicating Success › Cathy Tyrrell 

TOPICAL FEATURES
Medical Writing Career Pathways in the Asia-Pacific Region:  
Evolution, Diversity, and Growth › Blair Hesp, Bert Yu-Hung Chen, Henry 
Chung, Shobana Ganesan, Jonathan Lee, Nicola Ryan, Pearl Toh, Yaming Wang, 
Tim Stentiford

CONFERENCE - AWARD
2024 Walter C. Alvarez Award Address – Otis W. Brawley, MD, 
MACP, FRCP(L) 

AROUND THE CAREER BLOCK
Breaking Into Regulatory Writing: Tried and Tested Tips 
› Cecilia Petrus and Amber Carr

My Freelance Medical Writing Journey and What I Learned 
Along the Way › Helen Fosam

CE CRAFT CORNER
Book Review: WriteCME Roadmap: How to Thrive in Continuing  
Medical Education with No Experience, No Network, and No Clue 
› Kerry Kennedy

Enhancing Health Outcomes By Bringing the Patient Voice 
Into CME › Alejandra Viviescas

CONSCIOUS WRITING
The Key Elements of an Introduction Section of a Research 
Manuscript › Crystal R. Herron

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF  Michael G. Baker, PhD
MANAGING EDITOR Rachel Mosher, MA

SECTION EDITORS
Around the Career Block Cecilia Petrus, MSc

CE Craft Corner Haifa Kassis, MD
Everyday Ethics  Julie Ravo, BA, MA
Freelance Focus Ruwaida Vakil, MSc

 Global Medical Communication Thomas M. Schindler, PhD 
Practical Matters Elizabeth Kukielka, PharmD, MA, MS, MWC 

Progress in Publications Qing Zhou, PhD, ELS
Regulatory Insights Kimberly Jochman, PhD, RAC

Science Series Naomi Bishop, MD
Technology Talk  Kyla Ross, BS, MS

REGULAR COLUMNS
Conscious Writing  Crystal R. Herron, PhD, ELS(D)

In the Service of Good Writing Laurie Endicott Thomas, MA, ELS

REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS
Freelance Focus Brian G. Bass, MWC

Melissa L. Bogen, ELS
Sherri Bowen, MA, ELS
Lori De Milto, MJ
Cathryn D. Evans
Gail V. Flores, PhD
Alex Howson, PhD
Phyllis Minick

EDITORS IN MEMORIAM Lori L. Alexander, MTPW, ELS, MWC 
 Ronald J. Sanchez 

2024–2025 PRESIDENT Roshawn (Shawn) Watson, PharmD, PhD, BCPS 
2024–2025 BOARD LIAISON Jennifer Minarcik, MS 

2024–2025 STAFF LIAISON Shari Rager, MS, CAE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Susan Krug, MS, CAE

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Amy Boches, biographics

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ISSN 2163-5315

AMWA JOURNAL MISSION STATEMENT 
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Writers Association (AMWA) and to advance the 
broader profession, the AMWA Journal publishes 
content that reflects the interests, concerns, and 
expertise of medical communicators. Its purpose is to 
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39 FREELANCE FOCUS
› Cathryn D. Evans, gail Flores, and Alex Howson
Q1:  How do you balance the need for continuous
learning and skill development with the demands of
client work? What resources or strategies do you use
to stay updated on industry trends and advancements?

Q2:  How do you manage multiple projects with  
overlapping deadlines? What project management 
tools or techniques do you find most effective?

Q3:  How do you determine your hourly rate or  
project fee? What factors do you consider when 
setting your pricing?

 41 PRACTICAL MATTERS
 Managing Time: Productivity Meets Happiness 
 › Madhobi Sen and Bhawna Basin

44 PROGRESS IN PUBLICATIONS
 Current Guidelines on the Use of Generative 

Artificial Intelligence in Peer-Reviewed Scholarly 
Publications › Hannah H. Chang, Anil Sindhurakar,  
and Qing Zhou

AMWA NEWS
49 From the President  › Shawn Watson

50 2024 Annual Business Meeting for AMWA Members
 › Jennifer Minarcik

51 AMWA Annual Financial Report, 2023–2024
 › Julie Phelan

 53 Rise, Reflect, and Reimagine Medical Communication
 › Mary Ellen Shepard

 54 CALENDAR OF MEETINGS

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