A Bunch of Paid Writing Opportunities, Week #40
25 pitch calls/jobs & tips on building your business
Hi and happy December!
Inspired by a blurb in Sonia Weiser’s newsletter, I wanted to share some ways you can build your business when you aren’t getting assignments / work is slow / you’re starting out / etc.
Work on your portfolio/website — update it, make it look pretty, ensure your best and most recent articles are there
Join Medium’s Partner Program and write on Medium
Work on your taxes for the next year — list write-offs, find an accountant, etc
Take a writing course on LinkedIn
Study writers you look up to — what topics do they write about, and for which publications? Do they offer coaching services?
Take a break! Business won’t always be slow, so appreciate this time
Get life things done — oil changes, appointments, laundry, that kind of thing
Find editors to follow on Twitter
Read articles with writing tips/resources
Update your resume
Now, onto the writing jobs and pitch calls for paid subscribers!
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