Reach out and build relationships

Rather than passively looking for gigs, reach out to prospects you want to work with:

• Search on Google the keyword “(Your niche) brands)” or “(Your niche) companies)” to find a list of companies within your writing niche.
• Head to each website and write a few things you like about the company, like a webpage or blog post you enjoyed — What makes their content unique? Why do you enjoy reading it?
• You might want to check out their social media as well. Give them a follow and interact with their posts — the goal is to get in front of their radar.

Social media is an optimal tool when you use it correctly. To avoid “social media burnout,” create and schedule your posts ahead of time. 

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