In short: support and trust. We are a relatively small group of committed members, so you will find connection, support and friendship, which are hard to foster in very large online communities. You will also notice an absence of hard sales; once you are an Anthill member, you will have access to our full library and calendar of events; there is no further upselling for courses, coaching, or access to private spaces.

No! The Anthill is hosted on our own platform through Mighty Networks. This means we have a lot of control over how everything is displayed an organized, and you can participate without the distraction of advertising or social updates. Once logged in, you can post questions, find other members, browse our library content, and check out the events calendar.

No. Members participate in the events and spaces that look interesting and helpful for them. We have 4-5 calls a week, and many members attend anywhere from 1 call per month to 3-4 calls per week. You can think of it like a buffet: you choose the events and resources that will help you, and forget about the rest. You can, of course, come back later to try something new!

Not exactly. Many of the Anthill events and offerings are designed with a group mentorship philosophy in mind, and we facilitate connections between members wherever possible based on needs and expertise/experience. This may mean you get advice from one member about incorporating your business today, and then tomorrow you offer advice to someone else about how to format affiliation in a manuscript submission. All members have experience that is valuable to someone else and we do our best to facilitate everyone supporting each other.

No. The community is about 80% freelance writers, and we have some resources that are helpful for freelance writers, but we also have some members who work in full-time jobs. People with full-time medical writing jobs may choose to join if (a) they work remotely and would like to be part of a robust community; or (b) if they are thinking about starting a freelance business in the future and would like to get a head start making connections.

This isn’t a guaranteed plan for success or a get-rich-quick scheme. We provide community and support, which may lead to finding new clients, but can also lead to more satisfaction and confidence in your career. Every member is looking for something different, and you will get more out of the community if you put more effort in.

No. We have members who have been freelance medical writers for 15+ years, others who have just started freelancing after years in agency jobs, and still others who are quite new to medical writing. A major strength of the group is our diversity. No matter where you came from or what experience you have, you bring a unique and valuable perspective.

Yes. We have a space inside the community for posting job or project opportunities. There are typically 2-5 posts each week. While we do not guarantee that anyone will find a client or a job, many members have found new clients either through the job posting space, or through direct referrals from other members.

Most of our members are in North America, so our events are generally between 9 am and 4 pm ET. We vary the event times to try to ensure everyone can make it to at least some of the events. And we’re small and nimble enough that if you are interested in a specific event, we can try to adjust the time so you can come.

Yes, of course! While we hope you will find enormous value from joining The Anthill, we understand that circumstances change. Membership is billed on a monthly or annual billing cycle (your choice at registration time). You can cancel anytime to stop your membership as of the next billing date. If you decide to leave, we will miss you and hope to stay in touch!

When you join The Anthill, we offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If you don’t feel like you’ve received value and you want to cancel within the first 30 days, just let us know and we will send you a refund. No hassles or headaches.