We Recommend: Events for Freelancers
Creative Freelancer Conference
June 21 & 22, 2012, Boston MA. THE business conference for creative solopreneurs!
HOW Design University
Professional-level continuing education on the best ways to run a successful freelance design practice - ongoing online courses & workshops!
"Creative Professional’s Guide to Money" Webcast Series
Author, Ilise Benun, presents real-world tips for creative freelancers on the business mindset and how to manage your money.
Creative Freelancer Marketing Bootcamp Get advice on effective, easy, inexpensive marketing strategies in this 3-part DesignCast series for freelancers.
Category Archives: Writing
Webcasts for Freelancers
Two webcasts for freelancers: Make Money NOW Writing Freelance Articles for writers and Designing Faster by Timeboxing for designers. Continue reading
Posted in Designers, Resources, Tools of the trades, Writers, Writing
Tagged creative process, freelance writing, time management, writing articles
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How to Get Media Coverage Beyond "Buzz"
Wendy Townley shows how a little legwork can yield media coverage that can reach eyes and ears well beyond the boundaries of social media. Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Designers, Marketing, Marketing Monday, Self-Promotion, Writers, Writing
Tagged PR, public relations, publicity
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Give for girls to write
Help The Communicatrix (a.k.a. Colleen Wainwright) raise $50K for her 50th birthday by donating to her favorite charity, WriteGirl.org Continue reading
Posted in Announcements, CFC, Inspiration, Writers, Writing
Tagged creative freelancer conference, writing
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What Are You Reading?
Here are a few of the books that I’ve plowed through since early December. Before you gasp at the length of the list (particularly since it includes a massive Stephen King title), remember that I did take a two-week vacation at the end of last year. Continue reading
Posted in Designers, Illustrators, Inspiration, Time Management, Work/Life Balance, Writers, Writing
Tagged reading
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Vacationing as a Freelancer
I interviewed Bryn Mooth at Week 5 as a freelance writer to see how she’s coming along. She had scheduled a vacation for the end of her first month, and here's what she said about the difference between vacationing as a freelancer and vacationing as an employee... Continue reading
Posted in Featured, Freelancing, Work/Life Balance, Writers, Writing
Tagged freelancing, work/life balance
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Where do you do your thinking?
I do my best thinking at the long end of the leash. For some people, it’s in the shower, or during the commute, or while they’re dreaming. I’ve always had mental breakthroughs when I’m out for a walk with the dog. Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Connecting, Designers, Inspiration, Uncategorized, Work/Life Balance, Writers, Writing
Tagged creativity, inspiration
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Bryn's first week as a freelancer
Last Monday, May 2, Bryn Mooth embarked on a journey as a freelance writer (Writes4food.com), after a 20-year career in publishing (as the editor of HOW Magazine). One week later, I interviewed her to see what the first week was … Continue reading
Welcome to the other side, Bryn!
Today is the first day of the rest of Bryn Mooth's life. she is now a freelance editor/writer and her new business is called writes4food.
Welcome to the freelance world, Bryn. The water is very warm in here and we can't wait for your blog posts from the other side. Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Announcements, Designers, Inspiration, Writers, Writing
Tagged freelancing tips, starting a business
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Ready for April 15?
Now that St. Patrick's Day is behind us, it's time to buckle down and focus on the next holiday on the calendar: April 15 Tax Day. Here are some resources to help... Continue reading
Posted in Designers, Freelancers Union, Illustrators, Money, Writing
Tagged april 15, freelancers union, June Walker, self-employment tax, tax time
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The Perennial Debate: Quality vs. Quantity?
The fact is that once I embraced the inevitable highs and lows of freelance work – and even after all these years, there are always crazy weeks and calm weeks – I learned that I didn’t need to have that consistent client. I’ve come to appreciate my slow, quiet times (blogging weeks!) just as much as the paychecks that come with the crazy 12-hour days. Continue reading
