COPYWRITER 028: How to become a healthcare copywriter, with Ryan Wallman

To niche or not to niche? That is the question for many copywriters starting out. Ryan Wallman was a medical doctor who discovered that he preferred writing copy instead of writing scripts. Discover how he made the transition to becoming a healthcare copywriter, and how to decide if niching is for you. Dr Ryan Wallman was a medical doctor but after he discovered his passion for words and writing, he decided to follow his intuition and become a medical and healthcare copywriter. He is now the Creative Director and Head of Copy at Wellmark, a Melbourne-based creative agency that specialises in healthcare marketing. He writes for a range of clients including the hospitals, IVF clinics and communication campaigns for the national COVID-19 response. In this episode, I talk to Ryan about: How to become a medical or healthcare copywriter The creative process his agency follows to create a campaign Why pitching for new clients is a nightmare (necessary, but still a nightmare) The pros and cons of niching as a copywriter How his agency chooses and hires copywriters Why content marketing work (and proof that it does) Tips for copywriters starting out Why he wrote his book and the impact it had on his career. Mentioned in this episode: Ryan Wallman on Twitter Wellmark  Delusions of Brandeur by Ryan Wallman Ad Teachings Read the show notes Join our community of copywriters at CopyClub.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.