Writer Tools for Success: Your Writer Profile

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The perfect writer profile can help you land high-paying writing gigs. On WriterAccess, there’s a section where you can write up a little something about yourself and include some short writing samples. If you’re getting clients through your own writer website, the profile is what you put on the “About Me” page.

Considering the importance, you’d think that most writers would spend a lot of time crafting this short piece, but most just throw something together without giving it much thought.

Some writers simply jot down a few sentences listing professional qualifications: “I have an MFA in creative writing. You can find my published work in the New York Times and Parents Magazine. Check out my writing samples below.”

Others go overboard in the opposite direction: “I first knew that I armenia cell phone number list wanted to be a writer when I was three years old. My mother always said I had a knack for writing stories…”

Neither one of those profiles alone is likely to garner a lot of interest from clients.



What’s Your Story?
Your profile should tell prospective clients a little bit about you, but it doesn’t have to be done in a boring way. It’s your first chance to show them what you can do with the written word, and you don’t want to blow it.

In general, it’s best to match the tone of the client you’re trying to attract. These days, many clients are looking for writing in a conversational tone. Something that has a bit of “flair”. Show that in your profile. On the other hand, if you’re looking for clients in a more conservative field, you might not want to be too creative in your profile. Mimic the style they’re looking for.