Comments on: Worth-inducing Wednesday

By: Anne Wayman

Anne Wayman — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 01:14:09 +0000

In the shameless self-promo department,we often publish leads to $1+/word gigs there at the 5 Buck Forum – find out more at http://www.aboutwritingsquared.com – hosted by me and by Lori !

By: Damaria Senne

Damaria Senne — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:21:43 +0000

I try to keep in touch with people in the communications, PR and publishing industry who I met through my time as a journalist or assignments since I became a freelancer, and I constantly remind them that I am looking for work. They in turn let me know if they hear that someone is looking for a writer on a project, or they may even recommend me directly to the person looking for a writer.

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:54:43 +0000

Anytime, Lori!

I found yet another one to investigate today.

Associations are also great places to find (and vet) expert sources.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:43:01 +0000

Devon, I agree totally. Ongoing work comes from convincing them they need you enough to continue to trust in your skills.

Oh, nice one, Paula! Might ask you to put together a blog post on that, if you don't mind....

Good advice, Cathy. I just had a conversation with a writer friend today on the value of LinkedIn. She was about to drop it, and I may have convinced her it's worth keeping.

Associations -- my bread-and-butter sources for potential clients.

By: Cathy Miller

Cathy Miller — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:30:20 +0000

Most of my clients come from referrals or they find me online; however, I use LinkedIn a lot when I want to zero in on particular markets. I use Company and People search (if I have access to a specific name).

Like you suggested, I also use Associations specific to my niche.

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:04:54 +0000

Custom publishers a great way to find multiple markets at the same time.

Each year I try to focus on a new niche - last year it was crafts, the year before it was food. While I'm still making progress in those areas, this year I'm concentrating on custom publishers.

Why? Because they generally have multiple clients in different types of businesses, and they all need lots of copy. Their custom content can include magazines, newsletters, websites, collateral materials, and these days e-magazines designed specifically for tablets and e-readers.

By: Devon Ellington

Devon Ellington — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:28:34 +0000

And, ultimately, no matter where you find them, you convince them that they can't live without you and hiring you makes their lives easier and their bottom line grow!