Happy Monday
Hello fellow writers!
Just wanted to remind some newer freelancers/ potential media people that you need social media. I know that it gets a lot of flack– so many experts blame our lack of physical interaction on it. Some even say younger generations are having less intercourse because of it… but as a freelancer… I feel like it’s an invaluable tool.
I’ve gotten leads for stories that have ended up on NPR from looking at trending news. Sources have reached out to me for investigative pieces and I’ve seen editors post calls for pitches which have lead to more paid work.
Here are a few outlines for what I’ve done to make social media to work for me:
Here’s How I Use Instagram for Freelancing
Here’s How I Use Twitter for Freelancing
I don’t just use social media to find sources, I troll/follow some of my favorite writers in hopes that they’ll make a thread about writing. Roxanne Gay hasn’t disappointed me yet. She’s dropped a lot of wisdom about the craft and making it as a writer.
So yeah, stop wasting time on memes and make your socials work for your, your bank account will thank you.