4 Facebook Groups That Will Help You Find Writing Jobs
Calling all bloggers, copywriters, and ghostwriters
Before I found my freelance writing niche, I did anything and everything under the sun to find paid writing work. Job boards, content mills, cold emailing… you name it. That journey led me to become a member of over 20 Facebook groups for writers to find leads and information about growing my clientele. Sadly, not all of these groups were fruitful. Many of them were a big waste of time.
As I browsed daily through page after page, I quickly realized a few key components that separate quality job board groups from the terrible ones. The terrible ones are unorganized, lacking moderation, full of spam posts, and impossible to keep up with. The good ones, however, are convenient, predictable, and have clear posting rules that the admins maintain.
The following groups stand out from the bunch when it comes to finding paid writing gigs. I’ve landed a few jobs from these, so I hope you do too.
Ghostwriting for Profit
Ghostwriting for Profit by Digital Media Ghost is one of the best groups out there for ghostwriters (of books, not music). Anyone is welcome to join, and the group is full of professional writers giving and receiving advice as well as potential clients posting ads and jobs. The group has simple rules that limit spam posting and illegitimate jobs, and the admin and moderators are great about addressing rule breakers.
This group also wins points for the way it fosters community. It’s a relatively small page with about 3.6K members, and everyone is supportive and helpful. As a result, it doesn’t feel as cut-throat and competitive as some other groups can. I especially recommend it for new ghostwriters since there are endless threads about getting started as a writer.
Copywriting Jobs
This group by the International Copywriters Association is a big one, consisting of 46.8K members. The guidelines are straightforward: businesses can post job offers, and copywriters can advertise their services. Moderators delete anything else. The group is also not friendly to spammers, people looking for clicks on their content, or people offering or requesting free work.
This is a pretty rigid job board. Though there are a few posts where other writers seek or give advice, that’s not this group’s purpose. The owners run a sister page called Science of Copywriting if you want more of a community-focused group
Cult of Copy Job Board
Cult of Copy is another large group (38.8K members) with a similar format as Copywriting Jobs. I’ve landed three gigs from here during my time in the group, and it also taught me a lot about the field when I was just starting. Unlike the other groups, Cult of Copy has stricter requirements for member approval (but nothing too hard). You just can’t have a brand new Facebook account, and you actually have to answer the intake questions.
The Cult of Copy business itself has some handy tools for writers. Their official website offers mentoring opportunities, an informational newsletter, and a writer directory you can join for a fee. Unfortunately, the admin can’t vet all offers. So, while you’re guaranteed to find a wide range of opportunities here, make sure you watch out for low-paying gigs.
Freelance Copywriter Collective — The JOB Board
Lastly, the Freelance Copywriter Collective is worth a join as well. They are a strict job board, and the moderators (as well as the group members) have no problem calling out exploitative offers. This one is new compared to the other groups, so I feel like it’s still finding its footing. People don’t post here as much, which means you won’t feel spammed, but it also means it’s not exactly brimming with opportunities.
The group’s creators also run a sister page for copywriters to share tips and advice called Freelance Copywriters. If you want feedback on your pitches or content, that’s a great place to go!
How to maximize your Facebook group experience
Many people will say that Facebook groups are usually not ideal places to find clients and jobs. I get that. Many groups are full of spammers, low offers, liars, and hundreds of people swarming for the same gigs. However, there are some gems on Facebook that can genuinely help your career and your writing practice. Some ways to make these groups work for you are:
Make connections
I hate to sound cliche, but Facebook can be a great place to connect with people. Even if you don’t get a job from a post or feel especially excited about the groups you’re in, you never know who’s watching. By commenting on people’s posts regularly, you can gain recognition in your group and get on the radar of someone with some influence.
For example, in Ghostwriting For Profit, I witnessed a woman quickly become a recognizable name to group members. When she joined, she introduced herself and her specialties (food and self-help). Then, when anyone had a question relevant to her expertise, she was active in the comments giving out thoughts and advice. Now, when a potential client comes in asking for a food or self-help writer, other group members tag her in those posts. Even I, a barely active member, know her name.
Create a solid pitch
Waiting for and responding to job postings is one way to go about group membership. But if you have a good pitch of your own, you can put yourself out there first and have clients come to you instead. When you join a group, analyze the ways people pitch themselves and their skills and what seems to be working. Create your own pitch that highlights your strengths so people know you can provide what they need.
Check-in once a day
Sometimes landing a job is as simple as beating the herd. If you only browse a job board monthly, you may miss opportunities. Since people often want to hire copywriters quickly, a job posting may only be available for one or two days. When I was getting my feet wet in freelancing, I checked job boards every morning with a pitch ready to send off to the ones I found interesting. I made it a goal to get the client’s attention before they became overwhelmed with potential hires.
Overall, no Facebook group is perfect, and I can’t guarantee success. However, all of these groups have helped me learn valuable skills and meet like-minded individuals.
Jae Nichelle is a ghostwriter here to help bring your story to life. Contact her today.