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Daniel S.

London, United Kingdom

$65/hr
5.0
117 jobs

Published PhD scientist specialising in grant writing, journal manuscripts, and scientific content campaigns for biotech, pharma, and medtech companies. If you need scientific writing that is genuinely engaging, accurate, and gets results, that is what I do. No AI. No filler. ๐—จ๐—ฝ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ'๐˜€ #๐Ÿญ-๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—ช๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ: ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฑ+ ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ-๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜€. ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ% ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฏ ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ. ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐Ÿญ% ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜-๐—ฉ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ. I am a working scientist, not just a writer. I hold a PhD from the Francis Crick Institute / UCL, have published in Nature Communications and Science Advances, and have hands-on industry experience at Amgen, hVIVO, and in clinical research. I know the field I am writing about because I have worked in it, and that difference shows in the output. I work exclusively with clients where I can add genuine scientific value. That means every project gets first-hand expertise, not keyword stuffing or AI-generated filler dressed up as expert content. โญโญโญโญโญ "Dan Sheridan is the consummate professional and his work products are excellent. Really one of the finest technical writers I've had the privilege of working with." - Terry Peckham, Head of Global Marketing, Mettler-Toledo Rainin โญโญโญโญโญ "Dan & Co-Labb has been a great resource for us. They quickly understand what's needed and deliver clear, engaging content from complex material with minimal guidance. Working with Dan feels like collaborating with a knowledgeable partner who truly cares about the work." - Alexander Renziehausen, Head of Science and Clinical Office, Genomics England โญโญโญโญโญ "It's hard to believe you can find talent like Dan on this platform. He completely over-delivered on a scientifically complex project at the intersection of oncology and spatial transcriptomics. Documented, cited references and high-calibre writing." - Mateo Bueno, Founder, Brandmates ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—œ ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป: ๐—š๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ช๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด - Scientific grant writing and strategy for biotech and life science companies seeking US federal funding. I have supported clients in securing over $35 million in SBIR and ARPA-H awards, developing the scientific narrative, specific aims, and technical sections that reviewers fund. ๐—๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐˜ ๐—ช๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด - End-to-end publication support from data analysis and figure generation through to peer review management and journal submission. I manage the publication for global clients including AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Roche, and Genomics England. My editorial network includes former editors at Springer Nature, which informs journal targeting and pre-submission strategy. ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐˜†๐˜„๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ - SEO blog articles, website copy, application notes, newsletters, and content campaigns for life science brands. My content has driven record organic traffic for clients and delivered engagement rates that outperform B2B benchmarks. ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ & ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€ - Authoritative long-form scientific assets that build credibility and generate leads. Produced for Cytiva, Genomics England, Mettler-Toledo Rainin, and others. ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น & ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ช๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด - SOPs, clinical study reports, protocol development, IND/BLA support, INTERACT and Pre-IND submissions. ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—œ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€: Oncology, Genomics and Precision Medicine, Dermatology and Aesthetics, Immunology, Neuroscience, Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Drug Delivery and Formulation, Clinical Trials and CRO, Diagnostics and MedTech, Longevity and Health Supplements, Biobanking and Life Science Tools, Pharmaceuticals and Biopharma. I manage projects from start to finish with minimal input required from your side. Clear communication, deadlines always met, and work that reflects well on your brand. I am not a one-off hire. Several of my clients have worked with me continuously for four years or more, because when the quality is there, there is no reason to look elsewhere. Just check my reviews - I've never had a single disappointed client! Message me to receive my full portfolio and case studies, and follow me on LinkedIn for daily insights. ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ท๐—ผ๐—ฏ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜‚๐—น๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜€ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜. Dan Sheridan, PhD

  • Scientific Writing
  • Medical Report
  • Technical Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Medical Writing
  • Biotechnology
  • Grant Writing
  • Academic Writing
  • Article Writing
  • Copywriting
  • White Paper
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Blog Writing
  • Website Content
  • Website Copywriting
Oluwatimilehin Samuel O.

Osogbo, Nigeria

$20/hr
4.7
104 jobs

I am a Pharmacist who enjoys writing valuable health and medical content that educates and engages readers. I help your audience to break down the medical jargon and deliver articles that are heavy on facts and easy to grasp. I help health and wellness brands, digital health startups, pharma companies, clinics, and hospitals create content that does more than just fill up a page. It educates, engages, and converts. Perhaps you want to write for a medical audience, I can fill that role as well. I am a meticulous medical writer who likes assisting researchers, scientists, organizations and health professionals in getting accurate and error-free medical content. I write manuscripts, SOPs, projects, etc. Take a look at my portfolio, and letโ€™s discuss how we can create something impactful together.

  • Scientific Writing
  • Health & Wellness
  • Article Writing
  • Health & Fitness
  • Fact-Checking
  • Content Writing
  • Medical Writing
  • Medical Editing
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Patient Care
  • SEO Writing
  • Mental Health
Ismael S.

Anthony, New Mexico

$20/hr
5.0
55 jobs

๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐š๐œ๐š๐๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐œ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ง โ€˜๐š๐ฅ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ช๐ฎ๐žโ€™; ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ž๐ฌ ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ง๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐œ๐ซ๐ž๐๐ข๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ. Iโ€™m your 100% original insurance policy in a world of mediocre research. I donโ€™t "wing it." I dive into the trenches of research to ensure every sentence is bulletproof, human-made, and strictly ethical. If youโ€™re looking for writing that survives the strictest integrity gauntlets while you actually get some sleep, youโ€™ve found your person. As a versatile academic researcher and writer with extensive experience supporting diverse scholarly projects across disciplines. My expertise spans social sciences, education, behavioral studies, and other research-intensive fields, offering clients a unique combination of subject-matter flexibility, research accuracy, and academic clarity. With a foundation in sociology, I have a deep understanding of social systems, human behavior, and institutional dynamics. I hold a master's in educational psychology and a Ph.D. in behavioral science and human development, expanding my skills in cognitive development, learning theories, instructional design, and mixed-methods research. ๐‘๐‘’๐‘’๐‘‘ ๐ป๐‘’๐‘™๐‘ ๐ถ๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘“๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐ด๐‘ข๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘, ๐ผ๐‘š๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘๐‘ก๐‘“๐‘ข๐‘™ ๐ด๐‘๐‘Ž๐‘‘๐‘’๐‘š๐‘–๐‘ ๐‘Š๐‘Ÿ๐‘–๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘›๐‘”? Your academic work deserves more than generic or automated solutions. I deliver deeply researched, well-structured writing that reflects original thinking and careful scholarship. Every project I handle is thoughtfully crafted to meet your unique goals and academic expectations. ๐ฟ๐‘œ๐‘œ๐‘˜๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘“๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ ๐‘Ž ๐ป๐‘ข๐‘š๐‘Ž๐‘› ๐ธ๐‘ฅ๐‘๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘ก ๐‘Šโ„Ž๐‘œ ๐‘ˆ๐‘›๐‘‘๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘๐‘  ๐‘Œ๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ ๐‘‰๐‘–๐‘ ๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘›? I do not rely on AI or automated tools. My writing is the result of careful research, critical analysis, and a genuine commitment to your success. With years of experience working alongside students, researchers, and professionals from diverse fields, I customize my approach to fit your specific needs, style, and audience. ๐‘Š๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘ก ๐‘Š๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘˜ ๐‘‡โ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘ก ๐‘†๐‘ก๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘๐‘  ๐‘‚๐‘ข๐‘ก ๐‘“๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ ๐ผ๐‘ก๐‘  ๐ผ๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘”๐‘Ÿ๐‘–๐‘ก๐‘ฆ ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘ƒ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘๐‘–๐‘ ๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘›? Expect nothing less than original, plagiarism-free work that strictly follows your required formatting and citation styles. I ensure your content is logically organized, persuasive, and academically rigorous, designed to impress instructors, committees, or readers. ๐‘๐‘’๐‘’๐‘‘ ๐‘Ž ๐‘ƒ๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘ก๐‘›๐‘’๐‘Ÿ ๐‘Šโ„Ž๐‘œ ๐‘‰๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘ข๐‘’๐‘  ๐ท๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘‘๐‘™๐‘–๐‘›๐‘’๐‘  ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘„๐‘ข๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘–๐‘ก๐‘ฆ ๐ธ๐‘ž๐‘ข๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘™๐‘ฆ? I understand the urgency behind academic deadlines and balance speed with uncompromising quality. You will have a reliable collaborator who communicates clearly and delivers consistently on time. ๐‘Šโ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘ก ๐ผ ๐‘‚๐‘“๐‘“๐‘’๐‘Ÿ โ€ข 100% human-crafted academic writing, editing, and proofreading. โ€ข Refinement of theses, dissertations, and proposals. โ€ข Literature reviews and data analysis made clear and practical. โ€ข Tailored instructional design and curriculum creation. โ€ข Manuscript formatting for smooth journal submission. โ€ข Support for ESL and international students. โ€ข Constructive feedback to sharpen your academic skills. ๐‘Šโ„Ž๐‘ฆ ๐ถ๐‘™๐‘–๐‘’๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘  ๐‘‡๐‘Ÿ๐‘ข๐‘ ๐‘ก ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐ถโ„Ž๐‘œ๐‘œ๐‘ ๐‘’ ๐‘€๐‘’ โœ… A versatile researcher and writer with broad interdisciplinary knowledge โœ… A client-centered approach that prioritizes your goals and vision โœ… Meticulous attention to detail in every aspect of writing and formatting โœ… Hundreds of successfully completed projects delivered with integrity and professionalism Among the many talented academic writers, I bring a commitment to delivering high-quality work with precision and expertise. Letโ€™s work together to bring your project to life!

  • Academic Writing
  • Academic Research
  • Thesis
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Dissertation Writing
  • Scientific Literature Review
  • Content Writing
  • Article Writing
  • Academic Editing
  • Research Papers
  • Academic Proofreading
  • Dissertation
  • Letter Writing
  • Coursework Assignment
  • Thesis Writing
  • Technical Writing
Matt K.

Lodz, Poland

$40/hr
4.9
103 jobs

I write screenplays, treatments, series bibles, and documentary scripts, and I design branching game narratives where player choices truly matter. My background in psychology and cognitive science helps me build characterโ€‘driven stories with clear structure and a tight integration between narrative and gameplay.โ€‹ Games & Interactive โ€“ Lead Writer & Narrative Designer on NEM: Recall (visual novel, release Feb 2026): characters, worldbuilding, story outlines, and serialized episode scripts.โ€‹ โ€“ Writer & Narrative Designer for a fantasy visual novel: designed characters and plot, wrote dialogues, and implemented them in Unity Dialogue System in collaboration with art and game design teams.โ€‹ โ€“ Freelance Narrative Designer on multiple titles: plot for a VR spaceโ€‘exploration demo, worldbuilding and lore for an Arabianโ€‘mythology ARPG, and worldbuilding for a fantasy TCG.โ€‹ Screenwriting & Documentary โ€“ Screenplays, treatments, and series bibles for films and TV concepts. โ€“ Documentary and YouTube scripts, combining narrative drive with clear exposition.โ€‹ โ€“ Writer for Witcher School LARP: designed characters and backstories for an international liveโ€‘action game.โ€‹ How I work โ€“ Collaboration: used to working with directors, producers, and art/game design teams using Jira, ClickUp, Miro, and Git.โ€‹ โ€“ Visual storytelling: I favor โ€œshow, donโ€™t tellโ€, using actions, images, and visual metaphors rather than exposition.โ€‹ โ€“ Structure: I treat stories as complex systems โ€“ planned for clarity and consistency across longโ€‘form narratives.โ€‹ Training โ€“ Story Masterclass at StoryAcademy (screenwriting for film & TV: feature script, series bible, pilot).โ€‹ โ€“ Storylab.Pro oneโ€‘year screenwriting course + writersโ€™ room practice on a series bible and pilot.โ€‹ โ€“ Narrative Designer course at SKVOT (characters, worldbuilding, dialogues, GDD).

  • Creative Writing
  • Ebook Writing
  • Academic Writing
  • Article Writing
  • Review
  • Scientific Literature Review
  • Copywriting
  • Video Game Writing
  • Role-Playing Game Writing
  • Narrative
Viktor K.

Tbilisi, Georgia

$35/hr
5.0
97 jobs

Professional Illustrator specializing in Educational Illustration for textbooks, curriculum, and online courses. I create visuals for Biology, History and Archaeology, Literature, and Nature topics, helping explain complex ideas through clear visual storytelling. Expert in Procreate. I work with: - Educational publishers and curriculum developers - Online learning platforms - Nature and wildlife organizations - Book authors and writers - Private schools, universities, NGOs Types of projects I illustrate: - educational books and textbooks - curriculum illustrations - online course visuals - wildlife and bird illustrations - nature learning materials - field guides and educational posters Educational Illustrations: - Illustrations for educational courses - Visuals for online courses - Textbook, workbook, and worksheet illustrations - Complex illustrations supporting educational concepts (biology, world history, literature, archaeology) Scientific & Natural History Illustrations: - Birds, animals, insects, fish (accuracy supported by birdwatching experience) - Botanical illustrations (plants, flowers) - Ecosystems and renewable energy concepts - Minerals, gems, and other inanimate natural subjects Curriculum Illustration: - Experienced in creating engaging visuals for student workbooks, worksheets, textbooks, and complete curriculum designs, including educational resources and learning materials. Additional Illustration Services: - Nature & wildlife: wildlife and nature illustrations - Publishing & media: children's books, magazines, publications - Digital & presentations: presentations, social media content Tools & Skills: - Procreate illustrator (expert) - Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator - Keen eye for detail, composition, and color - Skilled at analyzing diverse styles and photo references - Quick learner, reliable for deadlines - Experienced in large team projects and long-term assignments - Project management tools: Asana, Slack, Notion Birdwatching (enhances wildlife illustration accuracy). As a birdwatcher and nature observer, I pay special attention to biological accuracy and species details, which is especially important for educational and scientific materials. I welcome new projects and proposalsโ€”feel free to contact me to discuss how I can help bring your educational and nature illustrations to life. Kind regards, Viktor.

  • Scientific Illustration
  • Illustration
  • Procreate
  • Wildlife Illustration
  • Nature Illustration
  • Biological Illustration
  • Organic & Natural Style
  • Botanical Illustration
  • Animal Illustration
  • Digital Illustration
  • Educational Style
  • Expert
  • Book Illustration
  • Educational
  • Watercolor
  • Digital Art
  • Children's Book Illustration
Faryal A.

Lahore, Pakistan

$14/hr
5.0
16 jobs

Hey, as editor and writer I have done works for serveral big platform papers suh as Scopus and Emerald. My masters thesis was about Jacques Derrida and German poetry. I am working now in collaboration with Zurich Institute of Applied Sciences. Critical theory and existentialist philosophy are my degree's majors. I transform complex ideas into compelling, rigorous writing. Whether you need a research paper qualifies academic checks, an engaging article, or some editorial content. I am here to deliver work that has impact. SO, WHAT DO I DO? I specialize in high-stakes writing where quality matters. My clients trust me with dissertations, peer-reviewed articles, policy briefs, and long-form journalism because my work doesn't just sound good, it ''means'' something. MY BACKGROUND? Masters of Philosophy in English Literature, with deep expertise in literary theory, existential philosophy, and critical analysis. I love being surrounded by subjects like Art and Humaities, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Managment, etc. I am a published writer, certified editor, and educator who has spent years teaching others how to think and write clearly. I have interviewed academics across continents, managed complex research projects, and worked with publications and academic journals. MY SPECIALITY? - Academic & Research Writing (dissertations, theses, conference papers, literature reviews) - Philosophical & Critical Analysis (essays, literary criticism, cultural commentary) - Long-form Journalism & Editorial Writing (articles, features, investigative pieces) - Professional Writing (policy briefs, reports, grant proposals) - Editing & Humanizing AI Content (making machine-written work sound authentically human) - Creative Writing (nonfiction, essays) - Copywriting, B2B writing, ghostwriting - Journalistic writing - Blog writing WHY WORK WITH ME? I do not simply write, I rather think. Every project gets my full attention. Check my reviews to see what past clients say about the quality, originality, and care I bring to every piece. Ready to discuss your project? Let us talk about what you need and why I am the right fit. BONUS SKILLS: I can be your outbound specialist (regarding lead generation). As a journalist, I had successfully brought around 50+ interviews, via net scraping and cold emailing, to the company within the time frame of more or less 1-2 months.

  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Academic Writing
  • Business Writing
  • Grant Proposal
  • Editorial Writing
  • Publishing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Creative Writing
  • Literary Journalism
  • Survey Design
  • Philosophy
  • Cultural & Ethnic Studies
  • Commenting
  • Literature Review
  • Scientific Research
  • AI Content Editing
  • Book Review
  • Writing Critique
  • Formatting
  • Beta Reading

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How to hire scientific writers

Whether itโ€™s a journal article, a research paper, or a science blog post, scientific writers know how to communicate information effectively to a science-literate audience.

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  • Subject matter fit. You want a scientific writer who understands the field of study you wish to create content for.
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How to write an effective scientific writing job post

With a clear picture of your ideal scientific writer in mind, itโ€™s time to write that job post. Although you donโ€™t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if theyโ€™re the right fit for the project.

An effective scientific writing job post should include:

  • Scope of work: From writing literature reviews to lab reports, list all the deliverables youโ€™ll need.
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain writing styles or subjects, mention this here.
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

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Scientific Writers FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is scientific writing?

Scientific writing is a style of academic writing designed to communicate scientific information to other scientists.

Hereโ€™s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in scientific writing professionals:

  • Scientific writing
  • Academic writing
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Subject-matter expertise (e.g., medical science, chemistry, physics)

Why hire scientific writers?

The trick to finding top scientific writers is to identify your needs. Is your goal to provide content for a science blog? Or do you need a proposal writer to help you apply for an NSF (National Science Foundation) grant? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.

How much does it cost to hire a scientific writer?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced scientific writer may command higher fees but also work faster, have more specialized areas of expertise, and deliver a higher-quality product.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their scientific writing more competitively.

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.