The Evolving Role of the Medical Writer in Multichannel Publication Plans
It wasn’t that long ago that publication plans focused on one goal: get the manuscript written and submitted. These days, that’s just the start—research needs to reach clinicians, patients, policymakers, and the public across multiple formats and channels, often at the same time.
A well-executed multichannel publication plan isn’t about flooding every channel. It’s about using the right ones, at the right time, in the right way to make sure the science is clear, consistent, and easy to find.
AI Without the Hype: Everyday Tools Medical Writers Already Use (and Should Use More)
AI Without the Hype: Medical writers have been using AI-powered tools for years without realizing it. Discover the everyday digital assistants that help you write better, faster, and more accurately—without crossing into generative content.
Setting the Stage: Goals for Kickoff Meetings in Industry-Sponsored Publications
A well-managed kickoff meeting lays the groundwork for a smooth and successful publication process by creating structure, clarity, and alignment from the start. As a central figure in this process, the medical writer helps teams define key messages, set timelines, and establish roles that keep projects on track from outline to submission.
Graphical and Visual Abstracts: Making Research Stand Out
Visual abstracts are a powerful way to capture attention and quickly communicate the key message of a study. By simplifying complex findings into clear, accurate graphics, they increase reach, improve understanding, and extend the impact of research across journals, conferences, and social media. Read more…
Data Transparency in Publications: What Sponsors and Writers Must Deliver
Data Transparency in Publications: What Sponsors and Writers Must Deliver
Data transparency is no longer optional. It is an ethical imperative and a regulatory requirement. Medical writers play a central role in ensuring that publications present data accurately, completely, and in compliance with global standards. Transparent reporting not only meets journal requirements—it builds credibility with clinicians, patients, and regulators.
Good Publication Practice (GPP): What Medical Writers Need to Know and Share
Medical writers specializing in publications play a key role in ensuring that industry-sponsored research is transparent, ethical, and scientifically rigorous. Adhering to Good Publication Practice (GPP) principles is essential for maintaining credibility and compliance in medical communications.
Preprints in Industry-Sponsored Research: Opportunity or Liability?
For medical writers specializing in publications, particularly those working with industry sponsors, prepublication servers like medRxiv offer both opportunities and challenges.
Tips for Choosing the Right Journal for your Manuscript
Selecting a journal for your manuscript requires consideration of factors that affect your impact, reach, and timeline.
The Value of Plain Language Summaries in Publications
Understandable research through plain language summaries (PLS) increases health literacy and empowers patients to make informed decisions about their health, including choosing medicines with their healthcare providers and making decisions about whether and when to enroll in a clinical study.
How is a Journal’s Impact Factor Calculated, and Why Does it Matter?
A journal’s impact factor calculation considers the number of citations articles garnered and the number of articles published over two years. Why is this important?
4 SEO Tips for Publications Writers
4 SEO tips for researchers writing scientific manuscripts. Acumen’s practical tips for improving search engine optimization (SEO) when writing scientific manuscripts.
Acumen at AMWA 2024
Acumen is excited to attend the American Medical Writer Association's (AMWA's) 2024 Medical Writing and Communication Conference in New Orleans, LA from October 23 to October 26. We are sponsoring the event and providing a product showcase, posters, sessions, and even a roundtable! We can't wait to share our medical writing and editing and software capabilities with you.
Acumen’s Live Software Demonstrations on LinkedIn
To showcase many of the useful features contained in the Acumen Smart Document Solution, we are hosting a series of demonstration live streams in 2024. These sessions will be led by seasoned medical writers and clinical developers highlighting use cases and best practices on how to improve processes through the use of these tools.
