Blogging & Freelance Writing

Being My Own Boss…

Breaking Into The BusinessBlogging

Create your own website

Talk about the subjects that interest you

Consistency

Consistency

• Keep to a writing schedule

• Post on Social Media• Comment on articles

with similar platform

Stalking Can be Good – Build Relationships

• Contact editors your interested in writing for

• Use twitter to solicit interest

• Comment to favorite writers about their latest article

Say it…• State the services you are offering on your website

• Include an email for further inquiry

• Tell other bloggers

Being Assertive

• Networking offline is just as important as online

• Conferences www.blogher.com • Awards

Find Your Angle: STAND OUT

• YOU TOTALLY WANT TO REINVENT THE WHEEL

• Most writing is facts regurgitated. How can you make your story different.

• The HEADLINE IS EVERYTHING

READ READ READ

• Keep abreast of the newest scandals

• Know who, what, when and where

• Use discussion boards to jumpstart your writing

• Use prompts on social media

VISUAL MEDIA: Link Your Writing

• Vlogger• Youtube• Social cam• Blogtv• Blogtalkradio.com

Writing: Business Vs Social

• Appeal to Advertisers

• Appeal to entrepreneurs

• Appeal to readers through giveaways

CONTROVERSY & DRAMA

• Sponsored Content• Blogging vs Vlogging• Sleez to Please• Free Product Problem• Finding a proper angle

eliminates competition…for now

Know Your Worth/How Much Can You Make…

• Advantages to blogging/vlogging

• MONEY MONEY MONEY• Alternate stream of

income• National recognition• HIRED…