Some social networks — Twitter, in particular — are well-loved by freelance writers. Others, such as Pinterest, might not be quite as intuitive. I’m no social networking expert, but I do use social media as part of my professional life. Here are the three main ways:
- Facebook: The (arguably) original social network hosts the professional pages of many freelance writers (myself included). It’s a good place to post links to articles, especially if you write frequently, so they don’t clog up your personal Facebook page.
- Twitter: Freelance writers love the challenge of tweeting opinions, ideas, and more in 140 characters or fewer. Twitter is a great place to not only share your work, but also network with other writers. I try to include a mix of personal and professional tweets on my Twitter page.
- LinkedIn: As the leading professional social network, LinkedIn is a great place to promote your work and share work updates. I use LinkedIn frequently to connect with new editors, find sources, and post updates.
- Pinterest: Images are the bread-and-butter of this virtual pin board, but freelance writers are beginning to use Pinterest to promote their work and share work-related content. I have Pinterest boards on the freelance life and books worth reading, for instance.
What are your favorite social networks for freelance writers?
Image by Gavin Llewllyn