3 Easy Ways to Find Freelance Writing Jobs on Twitter
Twitter’s a gold mine of freelance writing jobs. You’ve just got to know where to look.
If you’re a freelance writer, you need to be on Twitter. If you’re not on Twitter, you’re missing out on extra money. Period. You’ve just got to know where to look.
Use these search terms
Twitter provides quick and easy access to a wealth of job postings. The platform has a large community of editors for publications and many post their calls for pitches on Twitter.
Use the search engine to find up-to-date pitching opportunities. I like to use the searches “pitch me”, “pitch us”, and “call for pitches”. Make sure to include the quotation marks when you search for these phrases.
The immediacy of the platform gives you a better shot of reacting quickly and securing the gig.
Be sure to follow the editor’s instructions when it comes to getting in touch. If they say no DMs, listen to them sis!
Follow these Twitter profiles retweeting job postings
Many Twitter profiles compile tweets about freelance writing jobs. Use these super dope resources! I follow Write Jobs, Freelance Writing Jobs, and Mediabistro.
I also follow similar profiles that specifically cater to writers from marginalized groups, including Writers of Color, Black Writers Collective, and WOW! Women on Writing.
Follow and network with other writers
There’s a big, amazing, beautiful community of writers on Twitter. Reach out to professionals in your niche and beyond.
Make friends, share job opportunities, and bitch about the invoice that one of your clients still hasn’t paid yet. Also, other writers tend to retweet job opportunities.
Search for writers in these popular hashtags: #WritingCommunity, #amwriting, #writing, #writerslife, and #writerslift.
Conclusion
As long as you don’t get sucked in by the memes, Twitter is a great place to find new freelance writing jobs and take your writing career to the next level.
Here’s a recap of the tips:
- Use the search engine to find up-to-date job opportunities
- Follow Twitter profiles that compile job postings
- Follow and network with other writers
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Nia Simone McLeod is a writer, content creator, and pop culture enthusiast from Richmond, Virginia. She’s the creator and editor of the Medium publications oh, write and coiled. In her newsletter, she shares writing prompts, the best in pop culture, and sneak peeks at her upcoming work.