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Writer Platform?(AND DO YOU NEED ONE?)
By Jennifer MatternAllIndieWriters.com
Based on an original post written forFreelancerFAQs.com
FreelanceWhat is a
http://freelancerfaqs.com/freelance-writer-platform-need-one/
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What is a FreelanceWriter Platform?
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Picture a stage.
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You have an audience offans. And you have their
attention.
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That stage is yourplatform.
It's what connects you to theaudience you hope to reach
and influence.
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"But I don't have a stage,"you might think.
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Do you have:
A professionalwebsite
A blog with regularreaders
A list of emailsubscribers
A network for guestposting
Speakingengagements
Teachingopportunities
Publishedbooks
A strong socialmedia following
(Or can you create?)
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These are your stage.
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Use your stage toturn prospects
into fans.
A strong writer platform keeps people coming back.
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Why Build a FreelanceWriter Platform?
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Higher Paying Gigs
Clients paying top dollarwant to know they'reworking with a respectedpro. Your platform provesthat to them.
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Quicker Sales
You have an audience ofready and willing buyers tostep in as soon as youoffer a new service,product, or have anopening in your schedule.
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More Opportunities
You aren't limited to thenumber of prospects youhave time to research andpitch. A strong platformattracts qualified clients toyou -- more than you cantake on.
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More Income Streams
Can't take on all prospectsyour platform brings in?Create secondary incomestreams -- sell books,courses, or tools. You caneven monetize tools usedto build your platform, likeyour blog.
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How to Start BuildingYour Freelance Writer
Platform
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Keys to Building a StrongFreelance Writer Platform
Build, and communicate with, a fan base.
Become an expert / authority source.
Offer "shareable" content.
Build and maintain a professional reputation.
Build your visibility within your specialty.
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Learn MoreGet more specific tips and tactics for building your freelance writer
platform by reading the original post at:www.FreelancerFAQs.com/freelance-writer-platform-need-one/
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