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…