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August 01, 2016
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Writing and Marketing - 10 Tips for Networking
By Debra Eckerling
While a lot of writers prefer to stay behind the keyboard than go out and about, networking
is an essential part of developing any business. It's a great way to
find potential clients, publications, interview opportunities, and so
on.
Sure,
there are numerous places to network online. And you should do those
too! However, nothing compares to meeting people and developing
relationships the old-fashioned way: IRL (in real life).
Don't
just look for events that relate directly to your industry. Find things
that relate to your other interests and hobbies, since you are more
likely to discover a better cross-section of people with topics open to
enthusiastic conversation.
Below are 4 ways to find events:
1. Search Online. Many good events are posted on the web. Make it part of your routine to search Meetup and Eventbrite for fun, local opportunities.
2. Ask for Recommendations. Post a social media update that you are looking for events in your area and/or on a specific topic. LinkedIn updates will likely get more visibility and response than more cluttered social networks.
3. Go to Booksignings and Workshops. Search
the calendar listings for your local bookstore, library, or coworking
space. There's an added potential benefit. If you are able to make
friends with the speakers/authors, they will likely want to reciprocate
and go to your events too.
4. Keep an Eye on Your Friends. See what events your friends post about. Perhaps you could even go together. (Also see the next tip.)
Below are 3 ways to meet people once you get there:
1. Bring a Friend. Events
are easier when faced as a team. Team up with a wingmen (or wingwomen)
when you go out networking and meet people together. You can even take
turns finding events.
To read the full article, please go to:
http://www.writersonthemove.com/2016/04/10-tips-for-networking.html And, please, don't forget to comment and share!
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