Category Archives: Networking

The more you network the more job opportunities you will come across. As a freelance writer, it is important for you to consider all potential gigs. At the same time, you must know when to say “no.” Early in my freelance writing career I struggled with this. If you asked to work with me I said yes – no questions asked. While there is nothing wrong with taking in every bit of work that comes your way, this can definitely lead to a few issues. Above all else, you may run out of time. The last thing you want is to …

You have many jobs as a freelance writer. One of the most important is marketing. You want everybody to know what you do. The more people you tell the better chance you have of landing new clients and making more money. Over the past couple of years, I have handed out hundreds upon hundreds of business cards. Are you doing the same? There is a good chance that you have forgotten about this great way of marketing your services to potential clients. Why would I need business cards? I am just a freelance writer! This is a common sentiment among …

Are you looking to get in touch with potential clients from your local area? If so, you may want to think about joining at least one chamber of commerce. This may sound like a lot of work, but once you know what you are doing it can bring in new business on a regular basis. Here are three chamber of commerce networking tips: 1. Choose a chamber that has a large membership base. Remember, the more people you can connect with the better chance there is of landing new work. Along with this, members of your chamber will be open …

Let’s face it, most writers aren’t the type to “hard sell” their services. For this reason, face to face networking can often times be a difficult task. There was a day when I felt the same way. Fortunately, I overcame this soon enough. Nowadays, I love getting out there, talking with others, and making new contacts. Tips to Ease the Tension 1. Dress for success. This has been said time and time again, but it holds true when meeting other people in person. If you feel good about the way you look you will feel good about sharing your story …

Many freelance writers get into the rut of doing nothing more than sending query letters in hopes of obtaining new clients. While there is nothing wrong with this, at some point you need to leave your office and get into the “real world.” Over the past few months I have spent a lot of time networking with other professionals in person and over the phone. While this does not always payoff, and can often times feel like a waste of time, when it yields a new project there is no better feeling. But how do I network with others if …