5 Ways to Find Freelance Writers for Your Content Marketing Project

If you’re knee-deep in a content marketing strategy session and feeling overwhelmed with the task of building a creative team, I’ve got your back!

Over the years I’ve learned the best places to hang out online as a writer, get seen and get gigs. Now, reverse engineer that and you can use the same tips to spot the next wordsmith for your content creation needs.

Writers: Take note here too.

These ideas will help YOU get in front of people who want to hire you for your magical way with words.

In this blog post I’ll highlight five ways to source talent, ASAP.

• Implement creative, targeted hashtags
• Browse content marketing platforms
• Use LinkedIn to find writers
• Search for writer websites
• Contact favorite bylines

Work With Hashtags on Social Media

Head to Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram and search for hashtags that relate to your core content needs. Focus on the writing topic (pets, farming, advertising, etc.), content type (blog posts, ebooks, white papers, etc.) or simply the need for a freelancer.