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Writing for a Job? Build a Website for Yourself!

By Kerry Finch

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Published: 21Nov2008
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Let's imagine for a moment that you're not a writer, but a small business owner. You need a way to expand your business and inform your existing customers about what your business is doing.

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.

Nowadays, this software is so easy to use that you'll be able to create your own website in a couple hours, and it's a lot cheaper to buy a program and do it yourself than hire a professional web designer and 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. These are essentially blank websites that were designed by professionals just waiting for you to enter your content. With a few easy steps, you can have your own website up and running.

Make sure to include relevant background information and samples of your work. 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 great idea for a work that is in progress or an incredible essay that you've completed but haven't found a publisher for, put a little teaser on your website.

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.

Once your name is out there and editors are checking your website, you'll be getting offers for your work without going through the submission process!

Amateur writers who have their own websites are in the best position possible to earn a good living from their dream job. Get the facts now

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