Are you looking for ways to market your services as a freelance writer? Even if you write well, it can be tricky to get clients if you don’t sell your services well. But what do you do if you are not familiar with the ins and outs of marketing?

Fortunately, there are various easy and effective options you can try to promote your services without going technical. To get you started, here are 8 ways that can help you promote your services as a writer:

1. Know Your Niche

Before promoting yourself as a writer, you need to identify what type of writer you are and your niche. By identifying your niche, it will be easier for you to take on clients looking for specific writers and complete your work.

2. Build Your Writer’s Website

A website is a good marketing tool to promote your writing services. The site could serve as your online profile and portfolio, where clients can learn more about you and see samples of your work. If you have already taken on clients, you can ask them to post testimonials on your website for prospective clients.

3. Promote Your Top Work

If you want people to consider you their writer, you need to convince them that you can write the suitable articles or content they want. Use your website or freelancing platforms to showcase your work and let it do the talking.

4. Blog

Aside from promoting your top work on your portfolio or another platform, you can also show your writing skills through blogging. Write about your hobbies or any topic that you find interesting and regularly update it. This will help clients see that you are committed to your craft and even reach out to you if they find your blog interesting.

5. Host A Seminar

You can also establish yourself as a freelance writer and showcase your skills through seminars. Speak about topics like writing tips, industry challenges, and others during these seminars. You will catch the attention of aspiring writers and clients interested in working with you.

6. Create Downloadable Articles

Try creating downloadable articles about tips on becoming an influential writer or something similar and have them available by having those interested sign up with their email address. When people download your work, you can use the email list for marketing and get your name out there as an expert in the field.

7. Donate Articles For Charity

Is there an event in your community that requires an article or brochure to promote the event? Why not offer your services to them? This will help people know you are a writer and hire you if they love your work.

8. Partner With Other Companies Or Businesses

You can work with businesses and companies to get your writing name out there. Research which companies or businesses will require Web content and work with them to create content and get a shoutout.

Marketing can take some time before it takes root and brings in the people who would hire you for your writing skills. Use the tips above to help you get started, and it will also help you improve your skills and image as a full-fledged writer. If you consistently do these tips and tweak them to your needs, you will notice the buildup of people who will follow you, and eventually, the amount of work will also increase.

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