The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the way we work, with many companies opting for fully remote or hybrid roles on a permanent basis. While remote working has many advantages, there are some soft skills that may deteriorate when working from home long-term. This article focuses on which soft skills are essential for medical writers and offers advice on how these soft skills can be improved. Four professionals from the medical writing industry contributed their insights on this topic: a freelance medical copywriter, a principal medical writer, and two mentors for medical writers.   Medical Writing. 2024;33(2):38–41. https://doi.org/10.56012/pgal9893