Writers With A Website Earn More Money
Just for a moment lets imagine that you're not a writer, but that you operate a small business. It is vital that you expand your business while keeping your existing customers in touch with your growing business.
What's a good way to go about this?
Okay, now you're a writer again and you're trying to get the attention of publishing editors and want to have a place where interested parties can check out what sort of work you're doing.
What's a good way to go about this?
The answer is the same for both questions. Build a website for yourself. Head out and pick up some web design software.
These days, such software is so easy to use that you'll be able to build your own website in a couple hours. Believe me, it's a lot cheaper to buy a program and do it yourself than hire a someone else, pay that person for creating the site, and for periodic updates.
And, the people who design such quality web software include built-in templates for you to use. Essentially, these are well designed websites with no content yet - they are awaiting your input. With a few easy steps, you can have your own website up and running.
Relevant background information and samples of your work are 'musts' for inclusion. Also, keep a running list of where your work is being published.
If a publishing editor is considering your work for ongoing use, then they want to see that you are a professional and right for a job, not just a hobbyist writer with a website.
Lastly, make sure to include little teasers for work you've completed but haven't published. If you have a fantastic idea for a novel or e-book, or an incredible essay that you've finsihed but haven't found a publisher for, put a little teaser on your site.
This could be in the form of the first couple paragraphs or so, and make it known that you're looking for a publisher.
Don't underestimate the power of Forums! These are websites for ideas exchange, and joining one for writers of your genre is a great way to build a reputation. Add a link to your new website with each of your postings by putting it into your signature file.
When you begin receiving those precious visitors to your website you will know that your name is getting out there, and if your website content is good enough, the work offers will come rolling in!
What's a good way to go about this?
Okay, now you're a writer again and you're trying to get the attention of publishing editors and want to have a place where interested parties can check out what sort of work you're doing.
What's a good way to go about this?
The answer is the same for both questions. Build a website for yourself. Head out and pick up some web design software.
These days, such software is so easy to use that you'll be able to build your own website in a couple hours. Believe me, it's a lot cheaper to buy a program and do it yourself than hire a someone else, pay that person for creating the site, and for periodic updates.
And, the people who design such quality web software include built-in templates for you to use. Essentially, these are well designed websites with no content yet - they are awaiting your input. With a few easy steps, you can have your own website up and running.
Relevant background information and samples of your work are 'musts' for inclusion. Also, keep a running list of where your work is being published.
If a publishing editor is considering your work for ongoing use, then they want to see that you are a professional and right for a job, not just a hobbyist writer with a website.
Lastly, make sure to include little teasers for work you've completed but haven't published. If you have a fantastic idea for a novel or e-book, or an incredible essay that you've finsihed but haven't found a publisher for, put a little teaser on your site.
This could be in the form of the first couple paragraphs or so, and make it known that you're looking for a publisher.
Don't underestimate the power of Forums! These are websites for ideas exchange, and joining one for writers of your genre is a great way to build a reputation. Add a link to your new website with each of your postings by putting it into your signature file.
When you begin receiving those precious visitors to your website you will know that your name is getting out there, and if your website content is good enough, the work offers will come rolling in!
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