The following excerpt is from Laura Pennington Briggs’ book Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business.
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“How can I get clients?” is one of the most common questions asked by new freelance writers and with good reason: What follows is an overview of the different ways you can connect with prospective clients both online and off.
Networking might seem like an old-school way of generating business, but it can be effective, even in the digital world in which we live.
For example, if you love writing copy for dentists, an annual convention of dentists in a nearby area might be worth the trip or sponsoring the conference because so many of your ideal clients will be in the same place at the same time.
Consider what kind of discount or bonus might prompt a total stranger to hire you.
