Comments on: Problem #1 – Making Time for Marketing https://wordsonpageblog.com/2008/01/problem-1-making-time-for-marketing-i.html a freelance writing resource. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:45:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Lori https://wordsonpageblog.com/2008/01/problem-1-making-time-for-marketing-i.html#comment-854 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:45:00 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2008/01/problem-1-making-time-for-marketing-i.html/#comment-854 Thanks, Susan! I actually posted that one a month or so ago, but it’s one worth repeating!

]]> By: Susan Johnston https://wordsonpageblog.com/2008/01/problem-1-making-time-for-marketing-i.html#comment-853 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:13:00 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2008/01/problem-1-making-time-for-marketing-i.html/#comment-853 Lori,

Here’s something that was suggested in to the Freelance Success forum (which I’m a little addicted to). Send interesting articles to editors or clients you’ve worked with in the past as a reminder that you exist (even if you don’t have time for a full length assignment). Sending along an essay or feature you think your editor might like with a quick note helps you build that relationship and show your good taste in writing (hopefully). As writers, we read a lot anyway, so this shouldn’t be too time-consuming, but it’s a thoughtful gesture.

Susan

]]> By: Michele L. Tune https://wordsonpageblog.com/2008/01/problem-1-making-time-for-marketing-i.html#comment-852 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:41:00 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2008/01/problem-1-making-time-for-marketing-i.html/#comment-852 Writing the Cyber Highway just recently got me hired for a job I’m really excited about. Like Devon, my client found my blog and loved what she saw. She knows I have the creativity and personality she’s been looking for. So, hurray!

Initially, I started my blog because I was reading that clients/editors really love to follow writer’s online journals (sometimes anonymously) to find out how consistent and talented you are. I have to admit, since I started my blog and continued to learn more about blogging, my gigs have increased. I’ve even landed blogging gigs!

Also… I’ve applied for so many writing gigs, I’ll probably pass out if even half of them respond. 🙂

As for Facebook, I don’t like it as much as StumbleUpon. Nothing against Facebook, just my preference.

Got to read ’em, print ’em, pitch ’em, log ’em, or it doesn’t happen.

Exactly, Devon!

Smiles,
Michele

]]> By: Katherine Huether https://wordsonpageblog.com/2008/01/problem-1-making-time-for-marketing-i.html#comment-851 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:32:00 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2008/01/problem-1-making-time-for-marketing-i.html/#comment-851 I end up in dry spells all the time. The end of December and beginning of January were busy – I had to finish up a project. But now, I have nothing lined up and nothing to do! If I were consistent with marketing, this wouldn’t be an issue.

]]> By: Sue https://wordsonpageblog.com/2008/01/problem-1-making-time-for-marketing-i.html#comment-850 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:48:00 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2008/01/problem-1-making-time-for-marketing-i.html/#comment-850 My blog hasn’t been a marketing tool, but maybe someday . . .

I try to market every day. I learned a long time ago that unless I’m really pushed, I don’t write well until the afternoon. Even when I’m swamped under with deadlines, there will be a part of the day — morning — when I’m not overly busy. So while I am having my morning coffee, I market. That’s when I troll job boards, look over magazine sites, and send out letters. I take that time to review things in my email folders to see who I can catch up with.

It’s like anything else — if you make it part of your daily routine (I put it on my to-do list, too), you’ll always find the time to market. Some days/weeks you’ll have more time than others.

]]> By: devonellington https://wordsonpageblog.com/2008/01/problem-1-making-time-for-marketing-i.html#comment-849 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:37:00 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2008/01/problem-1-making-time-for-marketing-i.html/#comment-849 I’ve found the blog a good marketing tool. I get a few gigs every month because someone came across my blog and liked it.

I don’t spend enough time marketing either, especially when I’m on deadline.

Or, I print out potential jobs and “put them aside” to pitch later and later never comes.

Got to read ’em, print ’em, pitch ’em, log ’em, or it doesn’t happen.

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