Writer Platform?(AND DO YOU NEED ONE?)

By Jennifer MatternAllIndieWriters.com

Based on an original post written forFreelancerFAQs.com

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What is a FreelanceWriter Platform?

Picture a stage.

You have an audience offans. And you have their

attention.

That stage is yourplatform.

It's what connects you to theaudience you hope to reach

and influence.

"But I don't have a stage,"you might think.

Do you have:

A professionalwebsite

A blog with regularreaders

A list of emailsubscribers

A network for guestposting

Speakingengagements

Teachingopportunities

Publishedbooks

A strong socialmedia following

(Or can you create?)

These are your stage.

Use your stage toturn prospects

into fans.

A strong writer platform keeps people coming back.

Why Build a FreelanceWriter Platform?

Higher Paying Gigs

Clients paying top dollarwant to know they'reworking with a respectedpro. Your platform provesthat to them.

Quicker Sales

You have an audience ofready and willing buyers tostep in as soon as youoffer a new service,product, or have anopening in your schedule.

More Opportunities

You aren't limited to thenumber of prospects youhave time to research andpitch. A strong platformattracts qualified clients toyou -- more than you cantake on.

More Income Streams

Can't take on all prospectsyour platform brings in?Create secondary incomestreams -- sell books,courses, or tools. You caneven monetize tools usedto build your platform, likeyour blog.

How to Start BuildingYour Freelance Writer

Platform

Keys to Building a StrongFreelance Writer Platform

Build, and communicate with, a fan base.

Become an expert / authority source.

Offer "shareable" content.

Build and maintain a professional reputation.

Build your visibility within your specialty.

Learn MoreGet more specific tips and tactics for building your freelance writer

platform by reading the original post at:www.FreelancerFAQs.com/freelance-writer-platform-need-one/

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