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By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:04:10 +0000

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

By: Tumblemoose

Tumblemoose — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:47:30 +0000

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

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:48:03 +0000

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

By: Jessie Fitzgerald Heekin

Jessie Fitzgerald Heekin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:48:37 +0000

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