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AMWA-DVC Events

AMWA-DVC hosts educational meetings, with expert speakers and panel discussants, and networking events (view the list of our past activities). Go to Contact to send us your ideas about potential speakers, topics, and formats. â€‹â€‹â€‹

  • Register for the 23rd Annual Freelance WorkshopStaying Competitive in a Crowded Marketplace: Building Your Freelance Business, Saturday, March 8, 2025, The Alloy Hotel, King of Prussia, PA—Registration will close at 11:00 pm EST on Wednesday, February 26. 2025 

  • Even if you're not registering for the Freelance Workshop, you can attend the pre-Workshop Networking Dinner. Register with the standalone networking dinner registration link provided below—Registration will close at 11:00 pm EST on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. 

  • Save the date for the 28th Annual Princeton Forum (Virtual), Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm EST.

AMWA 2025 Freelance Workshop
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23rd Annual

Freelance Workshop

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Staying Competitive in a Crowded Marketplace: Building Your Freelance Business​

Tips and Networking for Seasoned, New, and Aspiring Freelance Medical Writers and Editors

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Saturday, March 8, 2025, 8:00 am to 4:45 pm EST
The Alloy Hotel, King of Prussia, PA

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A live workshop with plenary presentations also available virtually

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Program co-chairs: Lori DeMilto, MJ, Kathy Molnar-Kimber, PhD, Deborah Anderson, PhD

Location: The Alloy Hotel, 301 West Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA 1940 (Follow this link for room reservations.) 

Program: Learn and network at AMWA-DVC's live Freelance Workshop! If you can't make the in-person workshop, you can attend the plenary presentations virtually. For program details, speakers bios, and hotel reservations, read the program brochure. The workshop program features:

  • An optional pre-workshop networking dinner on Friday, March 7, 2025

  • Three plenary presentations on freelance success:

    • "Make No Mistake" (Brian Bass, MWC)​

    • "From Burnout to Balance: Building a Freedom-Focused Freelance Lifestyle" (Sophie Ash, BSc (Hons), DipION)

    • "Exploring New Opportunities in the World of CME: Understanding the Need and Building Your Expertise" (Andrew Bowser, ELS, CHCP)

  • Your choice of 1 of 8 roundtable discussions on key topics for freelancers (maximum 10 registrants per roundtable):

    • "How to Make an Impact in 2 Minutes or Less Using Different Modalities in Medical Education" (Deborah Anderson, PhD, MS, MT(ASCP)SH

    • "Making the Transition from Clinician or Scientist to Freelance Medical Writer" (Sophie Ash, BSc (Hons), DipION)

    • "How to Get Started as a Medical Editor" (Melissa L. Bogen, ELS)

    • "How to Impress Clients as an AI-Savvy Medical Writer or Editor" (Lori De Milto, MJ)

    • "Growing Your Freelance Writing Business by Offering Additional Services" (Elli Greenlaw)

    • "How to Boost Your Bottomline by Nurturing Clients into Long-term Relationships"

      (Katherine Molnar-Kimber, PhD)

    • "Hourly Rates vs. Project Rates: Why, When, and How" (Laura J. Ninger, ELS) 

    • "Using PowerPoint to Create Graphical/Visual Abstracts, Posters, and Infographics" (Kelly Schrank, MA, ELS)

  • Networking activity: Prototyping the Perfect Freelance Toolkit    

  • Your choice of 1 of 2 freelance jam sessions

    • New-to-mid-level freelancers (0-3 years of experience)

    • Seasoned freelancers (3+ years of experience)

Cost: AMWA member $110, non-AMWA members $135, full-time students (with ID) $85.

Registration: Register now using the links below! Registration will close at 11:00 pm EST on Wednesday, February 26. 2025. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after 5:00 pm EST on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Agenda: See the table below. The 9:10 to 11:50 am segment will be available via a livestream only for registrants of the virtual attendance option.

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AMWA-DVC Networking Dinner Before the Freelance Workshop

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True Food Kitchen, King of Prussia, PA

Friday, March 7, 2025, 6:00 to 8:00 pm EST​

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Program chair: Kathy Molnar-Kimber, PhD

Location: True Food Kitchen (check their seasonal menu),  239 Mall Blvd, King of Prussia, PA 19406; phone +1 484-751-1954

Program: Join us to socialize and network with colleagues who are attending the Freelance Workshop.​

Dinner details: Each person will pay for their own meal, including gratuity.

Cost: No cost, but you must register to reserve your seat.

Registration: Use this registration link only if you are not planning to register for the Freelance Workshop (in-person or virtual). Registration will close at 11:00 pm EST on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Questions? Email us at freelanceworkshop@amwa-dvc.org  with the subject line: AMWA-DVC Mar 7 dinner.​​​​​​​​​​​

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Past Events (2020-Present)

  • February 6, 2025: AMWA-DVC Midwinter Warm Up Networking Dinner, Chevys Fresh Mex, Linden, NJ

  • October 24, 2024: AMWA-DVC Networking Dinner at AMWA 2024 Conference in New Orleans, LA

  • June 19, 2024: AMWA-DVC Annual Business and Networking Dinner Meeting, Sandy Run Country Club, Oreland, PA

  • May 4, 2024: 27th Annual Princeton Forum (virtual)

  • March 9, 2024: 22nd Annual Freelance Workshop (virtual) Tips and Networking for Seasoned, New, and Aspiring Medical Writers and Editors

  • January 31, 2004: AMWA-DVC Mid-Winter Warm-Up Net Working Dinner Meeting, Harvest Boom Brewery & Cafe, New Brunswick, NJ

  • October 26, 2023: AMWA-DVC Networking Dinners at AMWA 2023 Conference in Baltimore, MD

  • September 22, 2023: AMWA-DVC at Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA 

  • June 21, 2023: AMWA-DVC Annual Business, Professional Development, and Networking Dinner Meeting, Sandy Run Country Club, Oreland, PA

  • May 20, 2023: 26th Annual Princeton Forum (virtual)

  • March 11, 2023: 21st Annual Freelance Workshop (virtual) — Building Leadership Strategies & Approaches for Medical Writers and Editors

  • January 25, 2023: AMWA-DVC Mid-Winter Warm-Up Networking Dinner, Triumph Brewery, New Hope, PA

  • November 3, 2022: AMWA-DVC Networking Dinners at AMWA 2022 Conference in Denver, CO

  • October 15, 2022: AMWA-DVC at Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA 

  • June 29, 2022: AMWA-DVC Annual Business Meeting and Summer Social (virtual) — included the educational panel discussion, "Pursuing Excellence in Medical Communications"

  • April 30, 2022: 25th Annual Princeton Forum (virtual)

  • March 12, 2022: 20th Annual Freelance Workshop (virtual) — Tips and Tools for Spring Cleansing and Expanding Your Freelance Business

  • January 5, 2022: Habits of Highly Effective Medical Writers An AMWA-DVC Virtual Networking Event 

  • October 28, 2021: QUARANTINI 2.0 AMWA-DVC Virtual Networking Event 

  • July 15, 2021: Introduction to CME Screenwriting: Crafting the Virtual Patient Case Scenario (virtual) — A program co-hosted by AMWA-DVC and AMWA Mid-Atlantic Chapter

  • June 28, 2021: AMWA-DVC June Summer Social and Annual Business Meeting (virtual)

  • May 1, 2021: 24th Annual Princeton Forum (virtual)

  • March 13, 2021: 19th Annual Freelance Workshop (virtual) — Re-examining Your Freelance Toolbox: Updating Skills and Transitioning to Medical Writing

  • December 16, 2020: AMWA-DVC Bookworm's Holiday Networking Social (virtual)

  • October 21, 2020: AMWA-DVC "BYOB" QUARANTINI Happy Hour (virtual)

  • August 18, 2020: AMWA-DVC Summer Virtual Social 

Past Events (2020-Present)
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