Things You'll Need:
- Computer
- Business cards
- website
- phone
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Step 1
Target locals businesses. Everyone who offers goods and services has writing needs. Quite often business owners have neither the time nor the writing skills to effectively market themselves. Seize the opportunity and target business in your area.
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Step 2
Create a website. In today's world if you're selling something then you need a website. Let the world know who you are, what you do and how they can get it touch with you.
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Step 3
Network. Seek out other writers and join forces with graphic designers. These relationships can lead to work for you. Also, join your local chamber of commerce, internet forums and remember to do a great job on the projects you do get so you can get referrals.
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Step 4
Get business cards. You never know who you'll meet so why not be prepared with something small that has all of your contact information. Business cards are cheap, they work really well and everyone expects you to have them.
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Step 5
Write personalized letters to local businesses. Make contact and explain what services you provide and why they need you. It may be the first time a copywriter has approached their business about writing jobs. And don't forget to follow up with a phone call.
