I did it so you don’t have to: Lessons learned as a young writer struggling with a regulatory document

Abstract

Medical writing is not easy, especially for new writers still learning the ropes. We are exposed to new documents, therapeutic areas, procedures, and challenges regularly and the fast-paced and ever-changing environment can be stressful. Nowadays, there are resources and initiatives available to equip writers with the right tools to get started, which is a tremendous development. Nevertheless, mistakes will happen, regardless of experience, and it is part of our professional journey to acknowledge, learn, and grow from them. In this reflection article, the authors shares the story of lessons learned from an earlier regulatory writing project.