6 Steps to Market Yourself as a Writer

By Kevin Petrochko

“Getting started is the hardest part” is more than just a saying. Starting your writing career can be challenging, especially when it comes to finding clients.

While knowing how to market yourself is crucial, it can be hard to know your own selling points and how to get them to the right people. If you don’t know your audience and niche, it could take you a while to build up clientele.

This month, we’ll dive into all that and also offer some networking tips.

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1. Learn to Sell Yourself

Effectively marketing your writing services will promote your brand to the right audience. Once you get the hang of it, it should bring in consistent work.

Below are seven ways to advertise yourself:

Pick a Niche

• “Having an extremely defined and clear niche is a must” is another common bit of advice that’s still useful. Niches attract high-paying clients because you can market yourself as an expert in the industry. Make sure it’s not too broad, or you’ll have difficulty standing out in the crowd.

Create a Portfolio

• A portfolio will showcase your strengths and be an endorsement of your experience in the field. So, build a website around point number one. Potential clients should be able to tell…