The RN2writer Show

When you begin to explore health writing, you may quickly feel as if everyone is speaking a foreign language.     In this respect, freelance writing is not much different from healthcare. As nurses, we may be fluent in ABGs, CABGs, JP drains, and Code Browns, while freelance writers are fluent in TKs, deks, AP style, and pitches.     That lingo can trip up novice writers and ma...

You launched your freelance health writing business, but then…life intervened. Weeks have gone by, and you haven’t been able to work on your business at all. Frustrating!! How can you find time to write?? If you want to make money as a freelance writer, you need to devote time to connecting with editors, sending LOIs, and writing assignments. But where do you find the time to do that in your busy...

Stop devaluing your work, fellow freelance writers! Before you take another low-paying gig, watch this episode to discover how damaging working for cheap can be to your business – and the writing industry as a whole – when it’s actually OK to work for free, and the exact dollar amount you should cite as your “absolute bottom rate.” Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in...

Learn how to repurpose your content as a freelance writer. In this episode, Beth and Rebecca discuss exactly how to do just that. About Rebecca Myers: Rebecca earned her Master of Science Nursing degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. Rebecca is a nurse with a passion for educating and uplifting others. With over 15 years in nursing (including critical care, vascular access, and educati...

About Jennifer Goforth Gregory: Jennifer Goforth Gregory has been writing about artificial intelligence for more than 8 years and freelancing for 15 years, putting her in a unique position to help other writers with ChatGPT. Her clients include IBM, Microsoft, Adobe, Verizon, IEEE, Google, Meta, AT&T, and HPE. Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. T...

About Sharleen Lucas: Sharleen Lucas is a registered nurse who worked at the hospital bedside for eight years.  She now enjoys combating her addiction to health news and research by passing it on as a freelance health writer from her dream home in the Colorado Rockies.  You can find her at RNextdoor.com Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. To...

In this episode of The RN2writer Show, Beth talks about how to plan your vacations as a freelance writer and communicate this with your clients. Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coaches other nurses on how to become freelance writers through the RN2writer project. Topics discussed in this episode:   How do I carve out time for a vac...

About Dan Collins: Dan Collins is the Senior Director of Media Relations at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, MD, serving as the downtown hospital’s media liaison since 1996. A former journalist with stints at The Washington Times, the Times Publishing Group, and The Baltimore Examiner, Dan oversees the Baltimore site for Broadwayworld.com as lead theater reviewer and contributes articles to The...

Nurse writer Elizabeth Hanes RN discusses when it is appropriate to use a pen name, or pseudonym, when you are pursuing freelance writing. Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coaches other nurses how to become freelance writers through the RN2writer project. Topics discussed in this episode: 1:15 Can I use a pen name? 2:25 What does it mean...

About Meredith Gordon Resnick: Meredith Gordon Resnick, L.C.S.W., worked in healthcare for two decades and maintains a strong interest in the expressive arts. She is the creator of ShameRecovery.com and The Writer's [Inner] Journey. Her work appears in the Washington Post, Newsweek, JAMA, Journal of Palliative Care.com, Los Angeles Times, Motherwell, Lilith, and others. Meredith created the "Survi...

About Sandra Pagenta: Sandra Pagenta is a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, host of the Doctor Nurse Podcast, nursing influencer, and content creator. Her podcast features RNs and NPs using their degrees and certifications with a business mindset. She is a part-time Urologic Nurse Practitioner and loves taking care of veterans. With over 13 years of nursing experience, Sandra wants to provide a platfo...

About Liz George: Nurse Liz George believes storytelling is integral to health and well-being because it is how we shape and make sense of our world. Liz’s goal is always to present scientific information in a way that is factual, accessible, and engaging. Liz has a Bachelor of Science degree in holistic nursing and is a certified public health nurse and lactation consultant. She uses this backgro...

About Vincent Wondra: Vincent has been working with web technologies since 1996. Over the years, he has worked for a variety of consulting companies, spent a few years with IBM, and has served as CTO (Chief Technical Officer) for several internet companies. Vincent founded The BBS Agency in 2013. He has worked with numerous businesses, built thousands of websites, and has played a vital role in th...

About Robby Scholes: Robby Scholes is from Conway, South Carolina. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina in Economics and Finance. He is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®). Robby understands the intricacies of the capital markets and helps clients make smart investment decisions. Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coa...

Beth answers more questions about cultivating relationships with clients this holiday season on The RN2writer Show! Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coaches other nurses how to become freelance writers through the RN2writer project. Topics discussed in this episode: 1:20 Send your gifts earlier or later than usual 2:11 Stand out from the...

It’s that time of year nurse writers! Should you send gifts to your clients? When is it appropriate to send a gift to a client? Beth gives her insight on this week’s episode of The RN2writer Show! Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coaches other nurses how to become freelance writers through the RN2writer project. Topics discussed in this...

About Jason Deshayes, CPA/PFS, CFP®: Jason is the is the Director of Tax Planning at Cook Wealth in Raleigh. Cook Wealth helps clients with; everyday finances, family legacy planning, tax planning, debt management, investment management, cash flow optimization, business transactions and basically anything financially related. Jason has a wealth of knowledge and experience in accounting and finance...

Could set rates be detrimental to your freelance business? Elizabeth goes over set rates, productization, and negotiation in this week’s episode of The RN2writer Show! Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coaches other nurses how to become freelance writers through the RN2writer project. Topics discussed in this episode: 1:30 What is “Produc...

What is an LOI, and why does it play a major part in freelance writing?  In today’s episode of The RN2writer Show, Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN discusses what an LOI is and shows you how to write one! Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coaches other nurses how to become freelance writers through the RN2writer project. Topics discussed in th...

Is it possible to do too much research when writing for a client? In today’s episode of The RN2writer Show, Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN lists 3 things to think about when researching for your written pieces. Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coaches other nurses how to become freelance writers through the RN2writer project. Topics discussed in...

In today’s episode, Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN answers one of RN2writer’s most frequently asked questions: Do I have to be a nurse to do this? Find out the answer to that popular question and more. Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coaches other nurses how to become freelance writers through the RN2writer project. Topics discussed in this epi...

In today’s episode, Sarah Steensen shares her pitch for a dynamite article idea. What makes a query letter stand out? How much information should you share with a potential editor? Find out what the best practices are when pitching an article! Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coaches other nurses how to become freelance writers through t...

Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN cracks open the books on this week’s episode of The RN2writer Show to reveal how she made over $100,000 a year as a freelance writer. Check out how many clients, projects, and hours it takes to make six figures as a freelance writer. Host Elizabeth Hanes BSN RN built a six-figure writing business in her spare time. Today, she coaches other nurses how to become freelance writ...