Are you using Twitter? I hope you are: it can end writer’s isolation, get you writing jobs, and answer any questions you have.
I monitor how freelance writers are using Twitter using #freelance (here’s some info on hashtags in Twitter), and as the Twitter stream slides past I see freelance writing jobs in several languages, freelancers asking questions, and much more.
Twitter is becoming THE way to stay in touch, and to understand what’s happening in freelancing.
Fear Kills Businesses, Dead reports on why companies should use social networks:
“Participate – Social networks are much more than mere time killers. Participating across the social communities where you’re customers and prospects are active and vocal provides a looking glass into their thoughts, requests, opinions, dislikes, and recommendations. It also provides you with priceless opportunities to combat negative perceptions while also positioning your company as a resource.”
As more companies use Twitter, there are more opportunities for you to get in touch. An editor might ignore your email message, but get in touch on Twitter, and you’ll get a response.
As a group, freelancers tend to be slow in catching on to new trends which could increase their business. So do yourself a favor, and start using Twitter — it can be an immense time saver and writing career booster.
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