Building Your LinkedIn Profile as a Writer

Welcome, Engleversian! This month, we’re diving into the digital realm to unlock the magic of LinkedIn. Your LinkedIn profile is your professional calling card, your story pitch, and your doorway to industry connections. Let’s craft a profile that attracts producers, directors, and other creatives who can’t wait to work with you!

Why Your LinkedIn Profile Matters

Think of LinkedIn as your virtual stage. It’s where you show off your skills, share your passions, and connect with the people who can help turn your storytelling dreams into reality. A strong profile doesn’t just say, “I’m a writer.” It says, “I’m the writer you’ve been looking for.”

Whether you’re pitching to a producer or joining a creative collaboration, a polished LinkedIn profile tells the world who you are, what you’ve done, and where your storytelling magic can take them. Here’s how:

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Published by Jaimie Engle

Jaimie Engle built the Engleverse, stories in books, film, and tv. She wrote, sold, and produced Just Jake (2023), sold and developed a story with DreamWorks Animation Studios (2025), and was hired to write an audiobook for Fresh Produce Media (2025). Jaimie founded Chapter Drops™ to help people with stories write and publish books, offering a Pitch Drop service for authors to connect with producers. She has written and published 25+ book, earning awards such as Kirkus Choice Book of the Year (2020), Publisher’s Book Life Prize (Fiction and Non-Fiction 2020), and the Writers of the Future Award (2016).Follow on social @jaimieenglewrites