I realized that my own profile might be put under more scrutiny

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Select the Right Samples
Choose samples that are sure to impress. Ideally, you’ll want some samples that are in your target industry. If possible, you should try to vary the samples, too. For one writer, this could be samples in a variety of industries, demonstrating flexibility in subject matter. For another writer, the variety could show different styles of writing — something funny, something informative, and something instructional. Showing different types of writing — blog posts, brochures, and newsletters, for instance — could let a client know that you can be the only writer they’ll need.

Pictures
Adding a picture of yourself can seem controversial. Everyone hates thinking that they might lose a job because they’re not attractive enough. When you work remotely, though, the picture gives clients a sense of who you are. It makes them feel like they really know who they’re working with.

Choose a picture that looks professionally done, even if you only had bahamas cell phone number list your spouse snap it with their phone. Show your face clearly. Using clothes, background, and pose, try to convey the type of person you are. For instance, if you want to attract traditional business clients, you might want to dress in a business suit. If you’re looking to show that you’re a “fun” person, you might have a picture where you’re clearly laughing.

Edit, Review, and Update
An embarrassing confession: As I wrote this,, so I went to check it out. And I found a typo. That profile has been up for months with a mistake. I could just die.

But it does illustrate an important point: You need to take extra care with your profile. Carefully go through what you’ve written, looking for mistakes. Ask a friend or another writer to look at it and give you some tips. Only then can you post it.

Don’t stop there, though. Take another look at it each month. If you’re not getting the jobs you want, maybe you need to revise it. You could try refocusing on a different keyword. You could add some experience you gained recently. You might, like me, notice a typo that you’d missed the first time.

It’s hard to work on something like a profile when you have paying projects lined up, but remember that your profile could lead to more work. Take the time to create a great one. And, if you’re looking for other awesome tips, keep an eye on the WriterAccess blog page!