Medical Writer Mock Interview

Master 29 Medical Writer interview questions covering regulatory documents, clinical research, and scientific communication.

WRITTEN BY CLARA CANON
QUESTION 2 OF 29

What is your writing process?

This question allows for some creativity. The point is to ensure you actually have a process, but also to get an idea of how you think and whether you will be a good fit for the environment. If you aren't sure of your process or don't know how to explain it, then document your steps next time you prepare to write. This will help you get a better idea of your process as well as the order in which you do things.

"Before I start writing, I like to meet with the appropriate stakeholders to get a better idea of expectations for the piece, then do some relevant research regarding topic, then start to put ideas in writing."

Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.

Anonymous Answer

To me, writing is a project, and each project is unique. Before I start writing, I analyze the topic, research what is known about the subject, decide who is my likely audience, then jot down some ideas. I then take each idea and grow it. Once I have most pieces together, I arrange them in a sequence that makes the most sense and encourages the mental flow. In this process, there are multiple revisions, word trimming, rearrangements, and eliminations. The main objective is not to lose sight of the audience.

Amanda's Feedback

You're right. Each writing project is unique. However, having a clear writing process in place that includes prewriting, research, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading means that you're able to generate high-quality content more consistently. Consider enhancing your response by sharing the benefits of your process. For example, does it help you stay organized, meet deadlines, produce content that influences or informs?

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