In this year-end episode, Alex takes you behind the scenes into a full year of growth inside the WriteCME Pro community. Whether you're just starting in CME or deepening your expertise, you’ll hear the most important trends that emerged among CME writers in 2025—what they struggled with, how they moved forward, and what this means for your own career in 2026.

If you want clarity, confidence, and a sense of belonging in the CME world, this episode offers a peek at the path forward.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The biggest mindset and skill gaps CME writers faced this year
• Why understanding the ecosystem matters more than mastering templates
• The professional identity shift that helped writers step into higher-level roles
• Why wellbeing has become a non-negotiable business strategy
• What happens when writers grow inside a community instead of alone
• What support, structure, and opportunities are coming in 2026

You’ll especially benefit if you’re:

• A medical writer curious about entering CME
• A working CME writer who feels stuck or isolated
• A freelancer craving clarity, community, or better workflow systems
• Someone who wants to build a resilient, respected CME writing business

Learn more or join the community:

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What if you ended the year not with burnout or urgency, but with a daily ritual of inspiration, generosity, and creative momentum for your CME writing?

As CME writers, so much of our work happens behind the scenes — the interviews, the needs assessments, the outlines, the manuscripts. It’s meaningful work, but it’s often quiet and relentless, yet it carries real impact for learners and patients. This episode takes you behind the curtain into the reflection, intention, and creative spark that inspired the 12 Days of Giving. If you’ve ever wanted to reconnect with the why behind your own writing, this story will resonate.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• My why behind the 12 Days of Giving
• How reflection helps us stay grounded in a profession that rarely slows down.
• Why generosity isn’t just a nice idea, but a practical force that strengthens your craft and the CME community.

Press play to step behind the scenes and discover the heart, intention, and creative spark powering this year’s 12 Days of Giving.

Ready to join the secret list? Do that here: https://www.alexhowson.com/12-days-interest

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In this hot seat coaching conversation, Sarah Jabeen MD, a clinician turned medical writer, brings the honest questions so many emerging CME writers quietly carry:

How do I navigate a career pivot without feeling like an imposter? How do I leverage my clinical background without overwhelming my writing? And how do I grow from “new” to “trusted” in the eyes of clients?

Together, we unpack what’s underneath each of these questions and explore how identity, confidence, community, and small experiments shape your growth as a CME writer.

You’ll hear:

• Why self-doubt is a normal part of professional transformation—and how to shift from “What if this fails?” to “What if this works?”
• How your clinical experience becomes a true superpower in CME writing, giving you insight, relevance, and empathy that elevate your work.
• What separates a beginner from a trusted partner, and how reliability, curiosity, and consistent communication matter more than perfection.
• The role of community and belonging in building confidence and combating isolation during a career pivot.
• Practical guidance for showing up online, finding your voice, and creating a presence that feels aligned and safe.

Whether you’re transitioning from clinical practice, entering CME writing from another discipline, or simply looking for more confidence in your craft, this episode offers permission, perspective, and a path forward.

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