AMWA Mid-America Chapter

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The Mid-America chapter of the American Medical Writer's Association was founded in 1985, and historically serves AMWA members living in the states of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska. We published a quarterly newsletter (latest issue M ay 2024), and hold regular meetings. The Board of Directors holds regular meetings by teleconference, and minutes of those meetings are available.

Upcoming Chapter Events:

TechWriteSTL (St Louis)

2024
July 10 - Developing New Skills, presented by Elizabeth Donald
September 11 - Artificial Intelligence and Scientific Publishing, presented by Lisa Balbes
November 13 - Best and Worst Books of 2024, presented by Leslie Neistadt

All meetings will be held at Sunny Street Cafe, 11692 Manchester Road, Des Peres from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. For more information or to register contact one of the organizers.

Iowa Area Events

Contact Julia Moffitt for more information on events in this area.

Nebraska Area Events

Contact Rebecca Bigelow or Matt Sandbulte to RSVP or for more information about events in this area.

Kansas City Area Events

"The Art of Podcasting" webinar was presented by Carol Atkinson, Ph.D. 2021June01, and the recording is available online.

The Kansas City Area coordinator position is currently open. Contact one of the officers if interested.

Resources for Freelancers (Courtesy of Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Frick)

Is the Independent Life for You? Intercom, March 2001
Standard Terms and Conditions -Daily Rate Projects
Chapter 11 - Contracts and Letters of Agreement
Letter of Agreement Sample
Letter of Agreement Sample 2
Contracts 101
Managing Your Customers Expectations, Intercom, June 2003
Chapter 9 - Working with Customers