Become the CME strategist clients return to—not just another writer they hire.
WriteCME Pro Catalyst provides the CPD-certified curriculum, portfolio development, and strategic community designed to help you build a CME writing business with measurable momentum.
You've read the articles. Joined a webinar. Maybe taken a workshop or two.
But you're still second-guessing whether your work hits the mark, still figuring out pricing on the fly, still waiting for clients to find you instead of knowing exactly how to find them.
Here's what building alone actually costs you.
Right now, you might be:
Saying "I'm a CME writer" without a clear way to prove it — no portfolio, no client-ready samples, no structured evidence of how you help clients.
Underpricing because you're not sure what the market will bear — and resenting the projects you land because of it.
Taking misaligned projects just to keep the lights on — work that doesn't build toward the career you actually want.
Quietly second-guessing whether your work meets true CME standards — because no one's given you honest, specific feedback.
The cost isn’t just money left on the table. It’s the slow erosion of confidence that comes from building in isolation.
Most CME writers stay stuck here for years. Not because they're not talented—but because they don't have a structured path, honest feedback, or a network that creates real opportunities.
You already know your words have power to shape the future of healthcare.
What if your CME path didn’t rely on guesswork but compounded toward credibility, confidence, and sustainable income?
Does this sound like you?
Medical Writers
You’re an established medical writer with solid experience, but growth has started to plateau. You know you’re capable of more strategic influence and authority, yet your positioning hasn’t fully caught up to your potential.
Right now:
You’re still being treated like a freelancer—brought in to execute, not to shape educational strategy.
You feel pressure to justify or defend your rates—instead of anchoring them confidently based on the value you bring.
You’re navigating imposter syndrome in a niche space— without insider visibility, it’s hard to know what truly makes someone referable and respected in CME.
What if you became known not as “just a writer,” but as a credible CME strategist clients trust and return to?
Clinicians
You’re approaching burnout and know you can’t stay in patient care forever. You want to use your clinical expertise in a way that’s sustainable and well-compensated.
Right now:
You’re unfamiliar with the CME industry’s structure—who designs education, who funds it, and where writers fit in.
You don't know how to translate clinical knowledge into written deliverables — the skills are there, but the format is new.
You're unsure how to start a freelance business — pricing, pitching, contracts, and positioning feel like a different language.
What if your clinical expertise became the foundation of a writing business that pays well and makes a measurable impact on healthcare education?
Academics & Researchers
You’ve already stepped outside traditional academia or research, but you haven’t yet found the niche where your research skills truly click.
Right now:
General medical writing feels crowded —and too detached from the analytical rigor you were trained for.
Your research strengths—grant writing, evidence synthesis, and outcomes thinking—are under-leveraged in generalist medical writing roles.
You want intellectual rigor—not content production that feels transactional.
What if CME became the specialization where your research skills finally have a professional home and a clear path to income?
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Background: Strong academic training, unclear positioning
Results: Portfolio sample became client's company-wide template
“When I'm on a call with a client, I can say I know what I'm doing.”
— Claudia Prahst, PhD
Freelance Medical Writer specializing in oncology│CME and Publications Specialist
WriteCME Catalyst is competency and business infrastructure for CME writers.
Most medical writing training gives you general information and sends you on your way. A workshop here, a webinar there.
WriteCME Catalyst is different. It's an ecosystem.
Inside Catalyst, you get access to…
FOUNDATIONS
We’re home to the only CPD-certified curriculum for CME writers, grounded in adult learning science and educational design.
DEVELOPMENT
Structured, hands-on work with expert feedback to create portfolio-ready CME deliverables you can confidently show and use to secure projects.
COMMUNITY
A strategic community where referrals, connections, and real opportunities move you from ‘figuring it out’ to credible, positioned, and in demand.
As we explore regularly on the Write Medicine podcast: CME writing is a distinct specialization, and it rewards writers who approach it that way.
WriteCME Catalyst isn’t a course you consume and forget.
It’s a professional development ecosystem that designed to move you from “figuring it out” to credible, positioned, and in demand within 12 months.
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Background: Freelance medical writer taking on projects without a business framework
Results: Transformed from project-based writer to business owner with clear positioning and strategic direction
“I went from being a writer who takes on projects to a woman running a freelance medical writing business. The entire system lends itself to intuitively taking the next right step.”
— Adrienne Nagy
Freelance Medical Writer | Accurate, Engaging and Timely Educational Content
What You Get Inside WriteCME Catalyst
Take your time here. This is what you're investing in.
🎓 FOUNDATIONS that Lead to Mastery
Access to the CPD-certified ROADMAP curriculum + workbook — a structured framework that builds your CME competencies from the ground up: adult learning principles, educational design, accreditation standards, needs assessment methodology, outcomes measurement, and compliant, strategic AI integration in CME workflows. This isn't generic medical writing theory. It's the specific expertise clients pay for. AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ credits available.
Written feedback on two portfolio samples to elevate the quality and strategic depth of your work.
A full year of access to Craft Practice Labs — guided, structured opportunities to create portfolio-ready work in real CME formats. This solves the catch-22 every CME writer faces: you need samples to get work, but you need work to get samples.
🤝 MENTORSHIP & Strategic Support
Access to the WriteCME Pro community — a vibrant professional network of serious CME writers and industry collaborators. Not an amorphous Facebook or LinkedIn group. A strategic environment where relationships, referrals, and opportunities circulate.
Twice-monthly Office Hours to refine strategy, troubleshoot client situations, and get direct answers to your questions. Recordings available via an on-the-go podcast feed if you can't attend live.
1:1 mentoring conversations with peers who are committed to growth and ready to support your next move.
On-demand access to our expanding library of sessions, trainings, and evergreen content.
🌱 GROWTH through Visibility, Access, & Opportunity
Year-round members-only events, including Expert Guest Perspectives and Seasonal Gatherings designed to expand your industry awareness and connections.
Eligibility for our professional referral network and networking with industry partners when you complete the ROADMAP curriculum.
Community leadership & spotlight opportunities that increase your visibility and lead to compounding growth.
What you’ll build inside Catalyst
Recent portfolio projects created through our Practice Labs:
Practice Labs rotate throughout the year. New topics are added based on industry demand and member needs.
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Background: Joined without polished portfolio or extensive CME experience
Results: Strengthened positioning, clarified brand around accuracy and integrity
“For the first time, I no longer felt evaluated—I felt treated as the expert and the solution to the client's need.”
— Gina Castiblanco
Principal Writer, Integrity Medical & Scientific Writing LLC
Here’s what happens when you commit to building a thriving and sustainable CME writing business that plays to your unique strengths.
By the end of our first year together, you’ll have everything you need to take your business to the next level of growth.
WriteCME Catalyst members who engage consistently report:
A stable 3–5 piece CME portfolio they're proud to show
Clear service positioning that plays to their unique strength (not ‘I do a bit of everything’)
At least one repeat or ongoing client relationship
Rate integrity—charging what the work is worth, without apology
A medical writing business that leverages what's unique about you — while helping healthcare professionals stay current and contributing to better patient outcomes
One well-scoped CME project typically covers your annual membership. For most engaged members, that happens within their first 6-9 months. After that, your skills, positioning, and relationships keep compounding.
This isn't inspiration. It's measurable professional movement.
Join Us
It’s time to build a credible and rewarding CME writing business with confidence.
Choose the path that fits your stage.
Every WriteCME Pro tier includes the CPD-certified ROADMAP curriculum, community access, and applied coaching. The difference is how much hands-on practice, feedback, and personalized support you want as you build.
Most writers choose Catalyst for the full ecosystem and strategic momentum — portfolio development and feedback, expanded coaching, year round Practice Labs, eligibility for our professional referral network.
ACCELERATOR
For writers exploring CME as a specialization.
$1997
or 4 x monthly installments of $549
Save $200 when you pay in full
Includes:
Access to our CPD-certified ROADMAP curriculum + workbook
Written feedback on two portfolio samples
Access to the WriteCME Pro community
On-demand access resources library
Year-round Seasonal Gatherings and Expert Perspectives sessions
Monthly applied coaching to ask your curriculum questions
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CATALYST
The complete path from ‘building’ to ‘credible and in demand.’
$2697
or 4 x monthly installments of $724
Save $200 when you pay in full
Everything in Accelerator, plus:
1:1 conversations with WriteCME Pro mentors
Twice-monthly applied coaching — double the access for strategy and troubleshooting
Year-round Craft Practice Labs — create portfolio-ready work in real CME formats
Eligibility for the professional referral network — access opportunities through our curated partner ecosystem
VELOCITY
Personalized mentoring to get there faster.
$3897
or 4 x monthly installments of $1,024
Save $200 when you pay in full
Everything in Catalyst, plus:
Monthly 1:1 coaching — strategic guidance on positioning, pricing, and client acquisition tailored to your situation
Personalized business plan — a clear roadmap based on your goals and stage
Private Voxer access— ongoing support between coaching sessions
Not sure which tier fits? Book a clarity call — I'll give you a direct answer.
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Background: WriteCME Pro member who tracked business metrics
Results: $3,075 invested → $17,627 revenue (473% ROI). Previous year: 425% ROI.
“I actually attributed the increase in my rates to WriteCME Pro. I know I wouldn't have done that without the support.”
—Alejandra Viviescas, PhD
Freelance medical writer, specializing in CME/CE and patient education
Stories from the WriteCME Pro community
Hi! I’m Alex
I've spent 20 years in continuing medical education — as a writer, researcher, and strategist. I host the Write Medicine podcast and wrote WriteCME Roadmap: How to Thrive in CME with No Experience, No Network, and No Clue (Tilt Publishing, 2024). I'm a Fellow of the Alliance of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, an active volunteer, and was Chair of its Research Committee from 2018–2021.
But what actually matters is this: I've built the business you're trying to build. I know what works, what doesn't, and where writers get stuck — because I've been stuck in all the same places and identified solutions that work.
WriteCME Pro is the ecosystem I wish existed when I started. I built it so you wouldn't have to piece it together alone.
FAQs
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Organizations like American Medical Writers Association offer valuable workshops and conferences that support general medical writing development.
WriteCME Pro is different in three key ways:
Focused specialization. The curriculum is entirely CME-specific and CPD-certified, designed to develop competency within accredited continuing education rather than medical writing broadly.
Ongoing application. In addition to structured learning, members apply what they learn through guided portfolio development and Practice Labs.
Sustained community. Rather than a one-time event, this is a year-long professional environment where relationships, feedback, and referrals can develop over time.
If your goal is broad medical writing exposure, other trainings may be appropriate. If your goal is to specialize in CME and build a business within it, this program provides that dedicated pathway.
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Many medical writing courses introduce CME as one niche among many.
WriteCME Pro goes deep into CME specifically—accreditation standards, adult learning principles, needs assessments, outcomes measurement, and the client ecosystem. More importantly, you don’t just learn it once: you apply it through coaching, feedback, and Practice Labs.
If CME is your long-term specialization, this is where you build sustained expertise.
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Both tiers include the CPD-certified ROADMAP curriculum, community access, and applied coaching.
The difference is the level of implementation support and business-building depth.
Accelerator
Best suited for writers who want to explore CME more intentionally. You receive the full curriculum, community access, mentorship conversations, and monthly coaching support. This tier is ideal if you’re building foundational understanding and determining how CME fits into your long-term plans.
Catalyst
Designed for writers who are ready to actively build toward credibility and demand. In addition to everything in Accelerator, Catalyst includes:
Twice-monthly applied coaching for deeper strategy and troubleshooting
1:1 peer mentoring
Year-round Craft Practice Labs
Eligibility for the professional referral network
Catalyst is structured to support measurable professional traction over 12 months, including portfolio development, positioning clarity, and relationship-building.
If you’re unsure which path fits, book a clarity call to discuss your goals.
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Yes. If you start with Accelerator, you can upgrade to Catalyst at any time and apply what you’ve already paid toward the difference.
If you know you want Practice Labs and portfolio feedback, starting with Catalyst keeps things simple.
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Everything is designed to meet you where you are. We aim for the time spent in the community to be worth your time in the connection you make, learnings, and revenue that will result in your business.
A realistic estimate:
ROADMAP curriculum: Self-paced. Most members complete it within 2–3 months at approximately 5 hours per week.
Group coaching: 60 minutes per session (monthly in Accelerator; twice monthly in Catalyst). Live attendance is optional; recordings are available via a private podcast feed.
Practice Labs (Catalyst): Typically 3-5 hours per week during active project cycles.
To engage meaningfully, most members plan for approximately 3-5 hours per week between learning and implementation.
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Yes. Every CME writer faces the same challenge: you need samples to get work, but you need work to get samples. This is exactly what the ROADMAP curriculum and Practice Labs are designed to solve.
If you join Catalyst, Practice Labs provide year-round guided opportunities to create portfolio-ready work in a structured, mentored environment. Many members begin with no CME-specific samples and use their first year to build a focused, professional portfolio.
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Yes. Many members are employed full-time while building their CME business gradually.
The curriculum is self-paced, and coaching sessions are recorded if you cannot attend live. Most engaged members plan for approximately 3–5 hours per week to move forward consistently.
Some members treat their first year as exploration and skill-building. Others move more quickly toward client work. The structure allows for flexibility while still supporting steady progress.
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Very. Academics and researchers often bring strengths that translate well into CME: critical appraisal of evidence, familiarity with clinical literature, understanding of learning objectives, and comfort engaging with subject matter experts.
What is typically new is not the science, but the educational design, accreditation standards, and business development aspects of CME. WriteCME Pro helps bridge that gap, translating your existing expertise into marketable, client-ready services.
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One well-scoped CME project often covers your annual membership.
Needs assessments commonly pay $1,500-$3,000. Slide deck projects range from $2,000-$5,000. Many engaged members secure ongoing work like this within their first 6-9 months.
For context, professional development expenses add up quickly. AMWA membership, one-off workshops, conference registration—those add up to $1,000–2,000 annually for most writers. And this is without the ongoing support, portfolio development, or community that creates actual traction.
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Both WriteCME Accelerator and Catalyst works for writers who engage.
The members who see measurable results—like 300-400% ROI, repeat clients, and rate increases—are the ones who show up for coaching, complete the ROADMAP curriculum, and participate in Practice Labs.
That said, the program is most valuable for those who are ready to engage consistently. If you are unsure about your level of commitment, this might not be the right fit.
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Yes, you have the option to pay in installments. We charge a small fee for this.
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There is no refund.
WriteCME Pro is structured as a year-long professional development commitment. The members who see meaningful results are those who engage consistently over time.
If you are uncertain, we encourage you to schedule a clarity call before enrolling.
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Email us at alex@alexhowson.com or book a clarity call.
Our Why
CME/CE is a multi-billion dollar industry with multiple opportunities for skilled writers to create content that connects with and educates health professionals.
The demand for skilled medical writers is growing, and there are plenty of opportunities for those who are driven to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry. What we choose to include in our CME materials can influence equity in healthcare settings, which just goes to show that clinical care isn't the only way to make a positive impact on patients daily.
Someone has to write the educational materials that our health professionals use to stay up to date on best practices. That someone could be you.
We believe:
In the power of connection and community to transform individual success into collective growth. Every CME writer brings unique experiences and perspectives that enrich our shared learning journey.
That empathy and compassion are fundamental to creating meaningful educational experiences. When we understand the needs of health professionals and their patients, we create content that drives real change.
In fostering curiosity as the foundation for growth. The best CME writers are lifelong learners who approach each project with openness and wonder.
In empowering writers to build sustainable, fulfilling careers that align with their values and life goals. Your success as a CME writer should enhance, not compromise, your wellbeing.
That quality CME writing creates a chain of positive impact - from supporting fellow writers, to educating health professionals, to improving patient outcomes.
Ready to stop building alone?
If your goal is to become a credible, well-positioned CME writer WriteCME Pro Catalyst is the most direct path available.
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