The opportunity for continual learning and development is one of the reasons many of us are attracted to, and remain in, the medical writing profession. A culture of learning is critical to instill ongoing development in any profession. For medical writers, it helps to maintain a broad perspective and adapt to the change that is a part of our industry. In this article, we describe our experiences in hiring, training, and developing medical writers at all levels, from internships through to mid-level career and into management.