5 Reasons Writers Need a Website

Guest Post by Tess Taylor of Taylor’s Resources Writing and Creative, LLC and owner of The Writer WAHM Network.

In this technology driven world, writers often wonder if having a website is necessary. While there is no one-size-fits-all answer for everyone who writes, it does seem clear that self-promotion is a very important aspect of being a successful writer today. There are many ways in which having a website can benefit you as a writer, no matter what type of writing you do or if you are published or not. Writing is a creative outlet that allows you to express your thoughts, ideas and talents so why not use the power of the Internet to let others into your world? Here are five reasons why all writers need a website.

#1 A website establishes one place where people can find you online.

If you are like many writers, you may be writing in a variety of places whether locally, in print form or digitally on the Internet. That means your work may be scattered all over in different formats, on various websites, blogs and publications around the world. A dedicated writer website can pull all of your work together into one place, making it easier for others to find you and learn more about you. You can also use this as a place to post new works and highlight award winning pieces.

#2 A website is like the front door of your writing business.

Many writers today are working on building an actual business out of their talent for writing. While many writers create their unique pieces for their own enjoyment, many others are making a serious effort to earn a living through the written word. A website can become a centralized place to advertise and highlight your writing abilities, share your work, create a service page and provide contact information so others can hire you to work for them. Your website will be a virtual “front door” for your business, which can be a huge advantage when looking for more writing projects. It also gives potential clients 24/7 access to you which can provide more chances to land paying work as a writer.

#3 A website highlights your best work to the rest of the world.

When it comes to creating a website for your writing life, it’s always a good idea to include your very best works as examples of your skill to craft beautiful and meaningful pieces by using words. The website can creatively display your best articles, poems, stories or any other written works you want the rest of the world to know about. Think of your website as a unique portfolio to share with others and demonstrate your talents as a writer. If you publish a story or a book, you can include links to these items as well as share more insight and information about your ideas.

#4 A website can be a marketing tool to promote your skills and abilities.

One of the best reasons for putting together a writer website is that you will have an effective marketing tool by which you can promote your skills and abilities as a writer. Many writers include samples of their writing work, associations they belong to and a list of services they offer to others. A website also provides a great way to build a following of loyal readers by capturing contact information and making it easier to get in touch with readers and self-promote through various marketing tools like email newsletters, blogs, social media and other contact management resources.

#5 Your website is a personal extension of your life passions as a writer.  

As you put together a writer website, consider how it can be a personal extension of who you really are as a writer and creative person. You can share what you are passionate about, what you believe in and how your place in the world has an impact? You can highlight important causes or people, add articles and blog posts about things you really consider to be special and your website can become something of a beacon in a troubled world to give others hope and encouragement. What better way than a website that can be shared with anyone at anytime

Perhaps the best thing about a writer website is that it doesn’t have to cost a million bucks to create, it can be adapted and changed as you grow as a writer and you can add new work to it over time. In additional, a website can make it possible to include any new interests you develop so they can be brought to the surface relatively easily. Writer websites are growing in popularity as many writers are recognizing how important it is to have a dedicated place on the Net.

Tess C. Taylor is a Web Copywriter and Social Media expert from Charleston, South Carolina. Tess is a former human resources professional who successfully transformed her talents into a successful web content business, Taylor Resources Writing and Creative, LLC. She is also the owner of The Writer WAHM Network, a blog community dedicated to Moms who write, and has authored multiple articles, stories and eBooks.

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