Spectacular LinkedIn Tips You Need to See by guest @WilcoxAJ

Thanks, Rachel and AJ for this post. I’m certainly guilty of underutilizing LinkedIn, largely because I’ve been working in screenwriting and writing a film review blog (it’s generally not an effective site for either area). Now that I’ve written a novel, I’ll give it another look-and the tips you provide will be a great help.

Like several writers I have spoken to about LinkedIn, I never considered LinkedIn an option for authors/writers. AJ certainly dispelled my beliefs. Thank you, AJ! And thank you, Rachel! You are rocking the #NaNoProMo with amazing, knowledgeable guests that are providing valuable knowledge and insight.

Donna

Welcome, AJ!

Wow! THIS is gold! Learned some new things. Thanks so much for clarifying so many points.

I do not automatically connect with those who send invites. Unlike some, I’m specific with my connections, as LinkedIn is a different medium, than, say, FB. A “professional clown” isn’t in my sphere of influence or working dynamic. Lol Certainly, I enjoy people and I’m an underdog-lover to THE core, but…LI is a professional network and this is where my professional connections hang out.

And FANTASTIC tip about headshots. I mean…really. Does the scruffy-faced guy sipping a tall one and kicked back in a recliner actually think I’m going to trust him to handle my finances? *a-hem* :O The good-ol’ boys’ club might think that’s cool, but NOT professional, not in my target niche, and SOOO NOT connecting.

Thanks for the fabulous tips and videos!

And Rachel, you are soooo rockin’ this. Thank you!

I let my Linked In lapse–big mistake! I didn’t think it was relevant to me, but now I see it is!

Yes, me too, haven’t used LinkedIn much because my content is about gardening and travel and other non-work-related stuff. But I do need to look at it for novel promotion. Thanks so much for the post! Great info!

LinkedIn is one of those social media sites that I just don’t really get at all. I have it and try to be on it but have no idea how to really make it further my career as a writer and novelist. This video was pretty helped and made think about how I can use it better. So, thanks.

Oh, boy, do I need this. I admit I am not on LinkedIn and mostly because I just simply don’t know enough about it. My fault. Really never thought about it as being for anyone but job seekers. Thanks for these great videos to set me straight and get me moving.

Awesome info! I haven’t really thought of using LinkedIn but I’m going to look into it more now! Thanks!