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…
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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…
Why Freelancers Are Saving The Internet
The freelancer is the job archetype for the new millennium. Much like artists were to the Renaissance and…
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…
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…
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…
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 –…
6 Phrases in Freelance Job Ads that Raise A Red Flag
Suppose you set aside an hour every weekday combing through the 300+ new jobs on your Odesk or…
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,…
How to Become A Better Writer
I was previously part of a group of freelance writers who were convinced that they were special. In…
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…
Tips to Write Fast and Professionally
So what do you do when you’re pressed for time, swamped underworks and you still need to get…