Let’s face it, if you work at home then job hunting is probably part of your daily chores. I try to avoid the bidding websites as much as possible and have therefore come to rely on a number of different websites to get my leads.
On thing that I do use is Twitter. I use tweetdeck and the search facility it provides. I just typed in freelance writing jobs and I get a list of 100 leads that are updated constantly. Many of the leads are form GAF or other bidding sites but I have come across some great prospects too. If you are already on Twitter then I recommend trying this. It can save a lot of time and hunting.
Another excellent resource that I want to give you is a post from August last year on the Freelance Writing Jobs Network. This is a list of 22 places to find freelance writing jobs and is a great reference point for anyone looking for some additional work.
I should also remind you that job hunting is something that you should be aiming to eliminate from your daily schedule and indeed you should be aiming to have clients come to you. In order to do this however you need to start marketing and getting your name out there. I will discuss this further at a later date but for today I just wanted to give you some additional resources to help you find more freelance writing jobs.
Until next time,
Keep Writing
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Amanda,
I think it is important to note that the most lucrative projects won’t be listed. My suggestions:
-Solicit more work from your clients
-Ask your clients to spread your name around
-Give a seminar, speak at an engagement, etc. and provide content within your expertise. “Mention” that write within your topic of expertise, and provide one actionable statement: “If you want to know more, email me at…”
Job boards and bidding sites and so forth have all the attention and little of the “meat” of the writing job market.
Just some tips to your other readers. Good blog post.
Sincerely,
- Jessie
Thanks Jessie,
I agree with you totally. Jobs boards are where most people head to look for jobs and the amount of responses and of course low bids can be enormous. That’s not to say that you can’t be lucky and bag a great client here. I have done so myself on numerous occasions over the years and have had great success especially with Elance. In saying that networking and getting your name out there is the best way to have clients come looking for you.
Amanda
Hi Amanda,
I really like your point about aiming to get clients to come to you. I think folks sometimes lose sight of the fact that that is the real goal!
George
Thanks George,
Yes I think the number one goal for all freelance writers and ghostwriters should be to get clients to come to you. You need to get your name out there and be the number one go to when people need great content written.
Amanda