We’re very fortunate in this day and age because we can craft careers for ourselves. We don’t have to be tied down to traditional jobs. This is great news for aspiring and veteran writers. You can turn your writing venture into a successful business. Continue reading to learn how.
Start Pitching
With any business you start, you can’t expect work to come to you. Keep this mind, no matter successful you become.
Depending on the type of writing you do, it’s important you perfect your pitching skills. You have to
approach clients for work. This is especially true for online magazines and publications. Think of relevant ideas for stories or articles that will capture and engage their readers and pitch them to editors and owners of those publications via email.
Keep your emails short, sweet and professional and don’t be afraid to think out of the box when pitching.
Further Your Education
Most writers enjoy the creative side of their work but don’t really think about business side of writing. To successfully turn your writing into business, consider taking courses in business, like those led by University of Alabama Birmingham. Remember, you’re not just a writer; you’re also a business owner. And you need to be able to have these entrepreneurial skills to start and grow your business.
Invest in Your Business
To grow your writing business, you need to reinvest your profits back into your business. Your investments can include infusing money into your business; buying apps or subscriptions to help your business run more smoothly; or hiring contractors to do work you cannot handle.
While investing in your business will cost money upfront, it will increase your bottom line over the long term
Meet Deadlines
When you’re starting out with your writing business, you have to prove yourself. This means you have to make the best first impression on the first job you do for your clients so they’ll return for future projects. This means you have to consistently meet deadlines and deliver value beyond and above what you agreed upon. Do this with enough clients, and you’re guaranteed a regular income and consistent work each month.
How About You?
Are you considering turning your writing venture into a business? What steps are you taking to start or grow your business? Let us know in the comment box below.
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