Freelance Design Work & How to Freelance

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10 Strategies to Help Designers Conquer a Fear of Writing

Is your fear of words hindering you from taking designs to the next level? Conquer it with these 10 strategies that’ll explain the relationship of words and design. More

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Shift from Moonlighter to Full-time Freelancer

This is the year to awaken your creative business dreams. These three unique approaches will help you make the leap from moonlighting to full-time freelancing. What are you waiting for? More

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Mainstream Business Media Focus on Freelancing

Mainstream business media (Fortune, Forbes and NPR’s Marketplace) are starting to address the needs of freelancers. That speaks volumes. Continue reading More

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The Creative Freelancer’s Guide to Drafting a Resume

Does a creative professional need a resume? Kristen Fischer, author of “When Talent Isn’t Enough” thinks so and shares tips on what should be in it. Continue reading More

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5 Ways to Stop Being a Starving Artist in 2013

Attention freelance graphic designer: Do you find yourself slipping into starving artist mode already? It’s time to start (or restart) the New Year on the right foot with these tips to break out of the dangerous starving artist cycle you’ve fallen into. More

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6 Steps Toward a Successful Freelance Career

If you dream about transitioning from a full-timer to a successful freelancer, start planning and preparing now. Take these 6 steps toward making your freelance dreams a reality. More

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Do You Have A #FreelanceResolution?

Join our friends at the Freelancers Union and tweet out your #freelanceresolution (with your Twitter handle and this hashtag) today! Continue reading More

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Freelance Life Laws from "The Freelancer’s Bible" (part 2)

Yes, in 2013, you can take control of your work/life and make it balanced. Here are a few tips from The Freelancer’s Bible by Sara Horowitz. Continue reading More

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Freelance Life Laws from "The Freelancer’s Bible"

Want to start 2013 off with some solid work/life balance? Follow these “freelance life laws” from Sara Horowitz’s “Freelancer’s Bible.” Continue reading More

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Fears in business?

Luke Mysee asks: What sort of things do you fear in business? Please comment… Continue reading More

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