freelance copywriter friends, how's business?
i've been brainstorming ways to find gigs during this economy-shattering moment in time.
add your suggestions to the list!
i've been brainstorming ways to find gigs during this economy-shattering moment in time.
add your suggestions to the list!
#1 Job sites
Lots of companies still have FT writer jobs posted.
But maybe they DON'T have the ability to interview/hire/onboard a FT writer right now.
Try reaching out to those companies directly and offering yourself as a freelance solution.
Lots of companies still have FT writer jobs posted.
But maybe they DON'T have the ability to interview/hire/onboard a FT writer right now.
Try reaching out to those companies directly and offering yourself as a freelance solution.
#2 Subscribe to @weischoice's newsletter
For $3/month, you'll get weekly pitch opportunities and calls for freelance writers delivered to your inbox.
She's a pro and this is an amazing resource.
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For $3/month, you'll get weekly pitch opportunities and calls for freelance writers delivered to your inbox.
She's a pro and this is an amazing resource.
soniaweiser.wordpress.com/opportunities-…
#3 Digital events
Quite a few agencies are hosting virtual panels and discussions during this time.
Find a company that interests you, tune into their event, and send a "thank you" email to one of the presenters afterward... including a link to your portfolio.
Quite a few agencies are hosting virtual panels and discussions during this time.
Find a company that interests you, tune into their event, and send a "thank you" email to one of the presenters afterward... including a link to your portfolio.
#4 Search Twitter
I just searched "freelance copywriter" on Twitter and within 30 seconds of scrolling, spotted several freelance gig postings.
Give it a quick look every day and see what pops up.
I just searched "freelance copywriter" on Twitter and within 30 seconds of scrolling, spotted several freelance gig postings.
Give it a quick look every day and see what pops up.
#5 Cold emails
Now's your chance! Shoot your shot!
Email your dream client. The one across the country. Location is no longer relevant... what do you have to lose?
Now's your chance! Shoot your shot!
Email your dream client. The one across the country. Location is no longer relevant... what do you have to lose?
#6 Update your profiles
Update your bio on Twitter - Insta - LinkedIn - FB - wherever - to make it clear you're a freelance writer AND you are available for work RIGHT NOW...
And make sure there's a link to more info.
Update your bio on Twitter - Insta - LinkedIn - FB - wherever - to make it clear you're a freelance writer AND you are available for work RIGHT NOW...
And make sure there's a link to more info.
#7 Upgrade your email signature
@originalspinstr has the best email signature!
Her name, phone # and the phrase "Let's work together!" that's hyperlinked to her website.
Very simple.
Very effective.
How can you improve your email signature?
@originalspinstr has the best email signature!
Her name, phone # and the phrase "Let's work together!" that's hyperlinked to her website.
Very simple.
Very effective.
How can you improve your email signature?
#8 Reach out
Now's a perfect time to check in with colleagues, coworkers, clients, bosses, friends.
Ask how they're doing, tell them what you're up to... it's not a "HIRE ME?!" email.
It's about tending to your network.
So that when the time comes, they'll think of you.
Now's a perfect time to check in with colleagues, coworkers, clients, bosses, friends.
Ask how they're doing, tell them what you're up to... it's not a "HIRE ME?!" email.
It's about tending to your network.
So that when the time comes, they'll think of you.
#9 Make new connections
On social, follow a bunch of marketing directors, creative directors, editors, what have you. (Human people, not brands.)
Click on their LinkedIn profiles so they see you pop up in their notifications.
Send a few "hi, hello" intro emails.
On social, follow a bunch of marketing directors, creative directors, editors, what have you. (Human people, not brands.)
Click on their LinkedIn profiles so they see you pop up in their notifications.
Send a few "hi, hello" intro emails.
#10 Go outside your niche
We all have to be a little more creative than usual.
I'm a theater copywriter, but theaters are closed.
However... there might be companies OUTSIDE my niche that could benefit from my experience/expertise in entertainment.
They're my new leads.
We all have to be a little more creative than usual.
I'm a theater copywriter, but theaters are closed.
However... there might be companies OUTSIDE my niche that could benefit from my experience/expertise in entertainment.
They're my new leads.
#11 Cocoon and butterfly
If you have downtime right now, and the mental/emotional capacity, use it to upgrade all your "stuff."
Update your website.
Add current work to your portfolio.
Rethink your business plan.
Emerge like a butterfly ready to take on the world.
If you have downtime right now, and the mental/emotional capacity, use it to upgrade all your "stuff."
Update your website.
Add current work to your portfolio.
Rethink your business plan.
Emerge like a butterfly ready to take on the world.
It's tough going out there—so DON'T BEAT YOURSELF UP.
If you're struggling to find gigs and clients, it is not your fault.
The whole landscape is upended right now.
Share YOUR thoughts & ideas! The more we all work together, the better the outcome for all of us.
If you're struggling to find gigs and clients, it is not your fault.
The whole landscape is upended right now.
Share YOUR thoughts & ideas! The more we all work together, the better the outcome for all of us.
