Building Confidence as a New CME Writer: Strategies for Success

Are you a clinician, researcher or academic transitioning into CME writing? Do you sometimes feel like you're starting over from scratch, despite your wealth of expertise? Are you struggling with self-doubt, isolation, or imposter syndrome as you navigate this new path?

If so, you're in the right place. In this episode, we'll dive into the common anxieties faced by new CME writers and share practical strategies to help you reframe your thinking, build confidence, and thrive in your new role.

You'll learn how to leverage your existing knowledge, find support to combat isolation, and approach uncomfortable feelings with curiosity and compassion. By the end, you'll have a toolkit of insights and practices to help you move past self-doubt and build a successful career in CME writing.

So if you're ready to honor your expertise, connect with a supportive community, and grow into your new identity as a CME writer - keep listening. Let's get started!

Takeaways

Here are 3 key takeaways and action steps from the episode:

1. Remember your expertise

Your current knowledge and professional experience are highly relevant and valuable in CME writing.
Identify aspects of your expertise that could become potential revenue streams for your freelance CME writing business.
Action step: Make a list of your specific areas of expertise and brainstorm how you can leverage them in your CME writing.

2. Find support to combat isolation

Connecting with a community of fellow writers is crucial for combating self-doubt and isolation.
Surrounding yourself with others on a similar path provides opportunities to ask questions, learn, and see your experiences reflected.
Action step: Join a supportive community, like the WriteCME Pro membership, to access the resources and support you need to build confidence and hone your skills.

3. Use practical strategies to boost confidence

When facing self-doubt, use the "Pause, Breathe, Notice, Reassess, Respond" practice to approach uncomfortable feelings with curiosity.
Remind yourself of past successes, reach out to supportive colleagues, or break overwhelming projects into manageable steps.
The next time you experience self-doubt, implement the 5-step practice and intentionally respond to your feelings in a way that promotes growth and confidence.

By leveraging your expertise, finding support, and using practical strategies to navigate self-doubt, you can transform anxiety into opportunities for growth and thrive in your CME writing journey.

Resources

➡️ Grab your WriteCME Roadmap! Get access to this complimentary ebook, designed to help you break into CME, find clients, and hone your craft.

➡️ Ready for skills, scaffolding, and support? Join WriteCME Pro

➡️ Claire Bonneau/Email Marketing

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

02:46 Ways to reframe your thinking

05:25 Overcoming isolation as a freelancer

07:37 A practice for facing self-doubt

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