How to make friends with other creators 👋

Let's talk about the importance of surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals who share your passion for creating amazing content. Making friends with other creators isn't just about expanding your social circle – it's about building a supportive community that can inspire, motivate, and collaborate with you on your creative journey. Here are three key steps to help you connect with other content creators:

1. Do Your Research:

   • Before you can start making friends with other content creators, it's essential to do some little detective work to identify who are creators in your local area. Start by checking out tagged photos from popular coffee shops, local events, and fitness classes in your city. Pay attention to who's posting content in these locations and who's engaging with their posts. By actively seeking out these connections, you'll have a better idea of who you can reach out to and connect with.

2. Follow Up After Events:

   • Attending networking events, workshops, or meetups is a great way to meet other content creators in person. However, the real magic happens after the event when you follow up with the people you met. Send a friendly message or email expressing your appreciation for meeting them and expressing your interest in staying connected. This simple gesture shows that you value their connection and opens the door for further conversations and collaborations down the line. Remember, building relationships takes time and effort, so don't be afraid to take the initiative and reach out. Check out a little template below for a “out of nowhere” message and a “follow up” message.

3. Initiate Hangouts and Collaborations:

   • Once you've established some initial connections with other content creators, don't be shy about taking the next step and initiating hangouts or opportunities to collaborate. Invite them to grab coffee, attend a local event together, or even plan a creative brainstorming session. The key is to create opportunities for meaningful interactions where you can get to know each other better. Whether it's working on a joint project, dressing up and capturing each others pics, or hosting a content creation workshop. Connecting with other creators can be incredibly rewarding and enriching for your creative journey. Who doesn’t love a supportive friend group?

Templates for creator outreach:

Hey ____(use their first name), I saw you posted a picture at one of my local coffee shops and I love it there. Huge fan of their ______. From the looks of it you are from around the area? (You can also check if it was just a vacay visit) I’m based out of ____ and love to create content mostly about _____. If you’re ever up for it I would love to meet up for coffee at _____. My schedules usually look like _______. Honestly, social media seems to be the best way to make local friends who enjoy a little outing and reasons to create content. So I’m in my putting myself out there era. Chat soon.

Hey ______ (use their first name), Meeting you at ______ was so fun. You mentioned ______, I would love to hear more about it. Your post about _____ really resonated with me. I love that place too. There is a cool new _____ in our area I’ve heard of, would you want to check it out together sometime?

Making friends with other content creators is all about putting yourself out there! You got this.