Is your healthcare innovation taking off... or stalling?

Most of all, I enjoy taking complex material and transforming it into something engaging, clear, and persuasive. I care about creating content that works for your audience, from patients to professors. My portfolio includes websites, white papers, ghost writing, blogs, storyboards and video scripts, social media posts, e-books, email campaigns, sales materials, articles for publication, e-learning, and more  ... if it needs words, I've got you covered.

I do this all the time, working alongside authors to develop their rough drafts, or pitching in as an extra pair of hands to meet a deadline. If you want to update your existing content, I can do that too. 

Writing projects actually involve a process, and I can help at all stages:

• Contributing to pitches
• Creative ideation
• Content strategy and planning
• Key message development 
• Consultation with users and experts
• Research and referencing
• Substantive editing
• Copywriting
• Ghost writing
• Collaborating on design and production
• Mentoring and training
• Building editorial systems to support your growth

My clients include global companies, medical academies, patient groups, marketing agencies, and publishers. I have international experience, and clients on both sides of the Atlantic. I work with start-ups and local organizations, too. 

• I've worked in healthcare communications for 20 years. 
• I've helped my clients reach millions of people. 
• Together, we've won 8 commendations for patient information, from the British Medical Association. 
• My byline has appeared on hundreds of published articles, including a weekly health column with 300,000 readers. 
• I'm a senior associate of the Royal Society of Medicine, a past co-chair of the Guild of Health Writers, and a member of the Authors Guild and the Society of Authors. 
• I have a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Regis University, and a Postgraduate Certificate in digital health from the University of Denver. 
• I was the 2024 HIMSS masters scholar, and I'm currently working  on my thesis, which will focus on user preferences in digital health.

That would be great! I post writing tips and updates on digital health, AI, and informatics. You'll find me here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenshannon

Rest assured that you're dealing with an established business. I run a fully registered LLC with indemnity insurance, IT support, and straightforward T&Cs. I can work on a 1099, W2, or outside IR35 basis. I'll invoice you in US dollars or sterling, whichever is more convenient for you.

My standard hourly rate is $75-100 per hour (£50-75). I'm a big believer in value-based pricing, where you pay for results not time. You can ask for a fixed fee estimate for your project, which means no surprises. A fixed fee is usually more economical for you, too. We can also agree a subscription or retainer basis for ongoing work. And guess what? Your unique content will always be created by a human (me) and not AI.