LinkedIn for Nutrition Writers - How to Attract Clients and Get Paid

Описание: Free Guide To Finding Writing WorkHow to Become a Freelance Nutrition Writer as a Dietitian with LinkedIn Tips + SEO for Dietitians with Melissa Mitri, MS, RD

Are you a dietitian who loves writing and wants to turn that passion into paid freelance work? In this episode of Dietitian Career Success, Stacey Dunn-Emke, MS, RDN sits down with powerhouse freelance writer Melissa Mitri, MS, RD to unpack exactly how dietitians can build a thriving career in nutrition writing - even in the age of AI.

Melissa shares her full journey from clinical to private practice to becoming a full-time freelance writer and editor for major media outlets and wellness brands.

You’ll learn how she finds clients, how LinkedIn drives consistent paid opportunities, what editors actually look for, and how RDs can stand out with expertise, credibility, and human-centered writing.

Whether you want to write full-time, build a profitable side hustle, or get your first byline, this episode is packed with actionable steps you can use today.

⭐ What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• How to become a freelance writer as a dietitian
• What a day in the life of a full-time nutrition writer looks like
• Where to find writing jobs and how to get editors to come to you
• Why your credential (RD/RDN) gives you a huge SEO and authority advantage
• How to use LinkedIn to attract writing clients in 10-15 minutes a day
• The best beginner-friendly tools for staying organized (ClickUp, Trello)
• How to pitch editors without sounding salesy
• How to create your first writing sample (even without a portfolio)
• Why brands still want human-written content despite AI
• How to use keywords and your LinkedIn headline to appear in client searches

🔗 Connect with Melissa Mitri, MS, RD
Free Guide To Finding Writing Work - https://melissamitri.myflodesk.com/wr...
www.melissamitri.com
  / melissa-mitri-ms-rd-9539789  
Instagram:   / theweightloss.dietitian  
Facebook:   / melissamitrird  
Link to book a writing mentoring call -
Single 60-minute session - https://p.bttr.to/3I24jr0
3-session package - https://l.bttr.to/K5xtG

Melissa Mitri, M.S., RD, is a registered dietitian-nutritionist, weight loss expert, and freelance writer with nearly 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. She serves as a freelance writer for major media outlets and wellness brands, and owns a virtual weight management practice.

Through her work in communications, Melissa translates complicated scientific research into easy-to-understand terms for the public and is also a sought-after nutrition expert in the media.

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RESOURCES
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Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction & Welcome
00:55 – Melissa’s Career Journey
02:59 – Getting Started in Freelance Writing
04:36 – Collaboration in Dietetics
05:45 – Networking Tips for Dietitians
06:42 – A Day in the Life of a Nutrition Writer
08:55 – Tools for Staying Organized
10:45 – Writing vs. Paid Reviewing Roles
12:43 – How to Become a Paid Reviewer
15:00 – SEO Skills for Dietitian Writers
16:46 – The Role of AI in Writing
18:56 – Why Dietitians Shouldn’t Fear AI
20:48 – How to Attract Paid Writing Work
22:36 – Why LinkedIn Works for Writers
24:48 – Showcasing Your Work on LinkedIn
26:17 – Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile
30:33 – How Clients Find You
32:44 – Understanding LinkedIn Analytics
33:37 – First Steps for New Writers
35:50 – Building Authentic Connections
37:36 – How to Search for Editors on LinkedIn
39:15 – When & How to Pitch
41:07 – Final Advice for Aspiring Writers

Cheers, Stacey

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