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.
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