Do writers need to be on social media?

How much do you really need to be on social media? [The Writer’ s Life]( October 3, 2022 "Good things come to obsessive compulsives who fixate." – Kieran Culkin Happy Monday, {NAME}! One of the many benefits of being a writer today is how much writing each company needs … The variety and volume of projects are insane! Newsletters, social media posts, video scripts, emails, optimized content (SEO), sales letters, landing pages, funnels, website copy … These days, you only need a few clients to make great money. The key of course, is finding good clients … Companies who value their marketing (and therefore writers) with products and services that you believe in (which makes it soooo much easier to write). But how best to find them? Every program we offer has instructions on getting clients — it's baked into everything we teach. After all, if you're not getting paid, it's really more of a hobby, right? But today, we're going to tackle one specific channel: social media. Now, many experts say that social media is an important channel for businesses … But is that true for solopreneurs? Today your success team, Ted and Jade, cover the topic in this week's Monday Morning Jumpstart and give some very interesting insights to determine how (and if!) you use social media for your writing business. [>> Go here to watch now.]( You might be surprised by what they have to say … But along with helping you figure out what makes the most sense for YOUR business, some of the insights will also be valuable as you think about the types of companies you're looking to attract. Personally? I believe every writer should have a professional [LinkedIn profile]( … It's an easy way to attract potential clients and prove you are the professional they're looking for — even if you're just starting out. A well-written LinkedIn profile can even take the place of a professional website for a while … and become your core method for attracting quality clients. 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