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Choosing to go freelance is a significant decision. Yet, for those who embark on this journey, it can be immensely rewarding. No matter the type of creative freelance work you pursue, there are common challenges and benefits you'll encounter. Dealing with clients and meeting deadlines are just a few examples.
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5 Ways to Stay Productive (Even When You Are Jobless)
The typical freelance career, illustrated, would probably look like a wave. It has "crests", where you have more than enough work to keep you going, a…
Practical Tips to Cure a Creative Block
Working as a freelance designer, writer, video editor is hard. There’s usually no support — it’s a lonely road. The most annoying thing about do…
Why Freelancers Are Saving The Internet
The freelancer is the job archetype for the new millennium. Much like artists were to the Renaissance and engineers to the mechanical revolution, the …
Roleplaying as Plumber Can Improve Your Freelance Business - Here's Why
Ever hear the phrase ‘starving artist’? Given the current state of the freelance design world — especially among less experienced designers — …
4 Signs You Are Losing Your Writing Passion (& How To Get It Back)
Many of us have been through this at one time or another. Tired and worn down from writing the same boring content and making it interesting day in an…
50 Job Sites for Freelancers and Independent Professionals
Being a freelancer can be extremely advantageous and is probably a dream for many designers and developers who are tired of the cubicle lifestyle. Not…
Why Alienating Potential Clients Can Be A Good Thing
Does your client roster read like the advertising section of a newspaper? Do plumbers, veterinarians, landscapers, dentists – any and every type of …
6 Phrases in Freelance Job Ads that Raise A Red Flag
Discover the best freelance job ads and tips on how to stand out in the competitive job market. Find your next gig today!
How Telling Stories Can Nail You More Clients
Everyone is a storyteller. Stories are how we explore our surroundings and communicate with others, whether it’s to persuade them, inspire them, o…
How to Become A Better Writer
I was previously part of a group of freelance writers who were convinced that they were special. In the group are content writers like me who make a l…
How Logos Can Affect Your Bottom Line
Let’s talk logos. Designing a logo for your brand is not only a smart move, but it’s also an upfront investment with a lasting impact on the botto…