“Do your homework, knowledge is power!” my teachers used to say. Yes, we learn a lot during our education, respect the rules of the system, and we rely on that knowledge. However, once that stage is over, we are overwhelmed with possibilities and stare at job ads. Different perspectives, experiences, and ideas can help a lot. In this section, Peter Morgan, Jean-Régis Humbert, and Elodie Pauwels share their stories on how they embarked on their medical writing careers. Ivana Turek (editor)