Contents V40 N2 SUMMER 2025 3 4 7 10 13 18 24 27 30 32 36 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 32 18 13 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 EDITORIAL OFFICE: ManagingEditor@amwa.org. Instructions for authors available at: www.amwajournal.org. 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The opinions expressed by authors contributing to the Journal do not necessarily reflect the opinions of AMWA or the institutions with which the authors are affiliated. The association accepts no responsibility for the opinions expressed by contributors to the Journal. ©2025 American Medical Writers Association. All rights reserved. ISSN 2163-5315 AMWA JOURNAL MISSION STATEMENT In support of the mission of the American Medical 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 inform, inspire, and motivate medical communicators. M O RE V40 N2 / 2025 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 Contents http://www.amwajournal.org