How Social Networking Helps Freelance Writers
Tips for Using MySpace, Facebook and Twitter for Writing
Jul 27, 2009
With the various social networking programs available today it’s easier than ever for people to stay connected. Social networking also can help free freelancers. Here are some of the benefits from using a social networking account such as Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace.
Benefits of Social Networking for Freelancers
- New Ideas – Staying connected with social networks is an excellent way to keep updated on the news as well as new trends.
- Writing sources – When writing human interest stories writers look for quality sources for quotes regarding their articles.
- More exposure – Often internet freelance writers are paid by the number of hits they get on their articles. By posting to Facebook and Myspce you can greatly increase the exposure of your work, earning more money. You can also get exposure by finding new clients.
- New clients – Through social networking clients can find you. For example, they can search for specific skills or find you through people that you know. The beauty of this is that you don’t have to find them. Another way of finding you is through specialized groups or discussions by looking through someone’s contacts.
- Tweet – As soon as you sign up for tweeter, start tweeting. This way you make people aware that you’re looking for writing jobs. Search for other writers and follow them. You can advertise your writing by posting links to articles you’ve posted online, leading people to your work.
- Get active and add followers – The more people who follow you, the greater the chances of writing gigs.
- Network with others – Share writing gigs you know about with other writers so they’ll return the favor.
- Search for writing jobs – Use keywords for searching for writing jobs such as copying writing jobs and other terms related to writing.
- Use tweet deck – TweetDeck is a feature ofTweeter that lets you see everything you want to view at once. This helps you stay current and organized.
- Just ask – Post tweets indicating you’re looking for writing gigs. The more people in your community, the greater the chances you’re sure to find something.
These two social networks are excellent for your traffic. Just be dropping links many of your social networking friends will click. They also helps boost revenue as people click on ads. Besides expanding your writing business, social networks offer a chance to receive feedback for your work. There are also writing gig communities with discussion boards where you can find out about different freelancing writing jobs.
Other Social Network Communities
Besides Myspace, Facebook and Twitter, there are other social network communities where you can create a profile and show your work. Some of these include Linkedin and Xing. In addition, check out online communities for forums, blogs and message boards. However, join these sites for your niche, rather than just for writers.
Finally, using social networking can increase your confidence not only as a person, but as a writer. What you may have trouble saying in front of crowd, you’ll find easier typing into cyberspace. What’s more,social networks are like office coffee breaks, offering writers a chance to socialize with other people, besides helping business. This is especially important whenever you feel isolated or if you’re a stay-at-home writing mother who just wants to reach out and bond with other adults.
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