Creating A Freelance Career

Creating a Freelance Career covers everything anyone needs to know about becoming a freelance writer, graphic designer, copy editor, artist, musician or any other creative occupation. It includes chapters on how to get started with your career and where to look for work, how to write pitch or query letters, how to work with contract employers, and how to build and sustain your business. Lingo necessary for successfully navigating the freelance world is defined throughout. Author Jill L. Ferguson, an experienced freelance professional and educator, guides you through finding success in the gig economy, discussing how to pursue freelancing with an entrepreneurial spirit. Creating a Freelance Career includes examples of what to do, and what not to do, when pursuing freelance projects, and includes perspectives from additional real-life professionals who have found success in their fields.

If you've always dreamed of making a living as a writer, this book will take you where you want to go. Starting Your Career as a Freelance Writer, Second Edition, demystifies the process of becoming a writer and gives aspiring writers all the tools they need to become successful freelance writers, get their names in print, and start earning a healthy income from writing. Completely revised and updated, the second edition includes an entirely new section on the "online writer," discussing how to set up your own website, whether you need a blog, how to effectively participate in social networking sites, and information on electronic publishing, POD and more. New chapters provide guidance on writing for international markets and other writing opportunities such as ghostwriting, speech-writing, technical writing, copyediting, teaching, etc. This indispensable resource walks writers through the process of developing marketable ideas and then finding appropriate markets for those ideas. It includes effective tips on how to set writing goals; make time for writing; hone research and interview techniques; create outlines and first drafts, approach editors (online and offline), and prepare and submit material. Writers will also discover the vital business issues of freelancing such as rights and contracts, plus how to manage income, expenses, and taxes. Author Moira Allen has more than 30 years experience both as a freelance writer and as an editor; her tips come from a keen understanding of what works from both sides of the desk. Whether readers are looking to support themselves as full-time freelancers or supplement an existing career, no one wanting to make money as a writer can afford to be without this book. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

The definitive resource for a new generation of freelancers! Freelance writer, internet marketer, and mobile entrepreneur Yuwanda Black specializes in helping young freelancers build a business and "live the freelance life," and in The Ultimate Freelancer's Guidebook, she gives you the tools you need to be successful in the ever-growing freelance market. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow and expand, you'll learn how to: Break into the freelance market Find the best-paying jobs Negotiate a contract Build a brand Create a strong online presence and portfolio You'll also learn how to build your reputation in the freelance market, form long-lasting professional relationships, and start taking control of your own employment destiny--and success!

Break out of the cubicle and gain the business savvy you need to launch your own freelance web design business with Starting Your Career as a Freelance Web Designer! Written by seasoned pro Neil Tortorella, this book guides web designers step-by-step down the path to success and helps them avoid common pitfalls. Jam-packed with practical know-how, this book also contains the wisdom and advice of noted industry authorities and business leaders. Readers will learn how to draft a solid business plan, negotiate contracts, manage time and money, deal with taxes, manage projects and clients, determine rates, and create winning proposals.

Are you ready to fly the corporate coop and become the boss of you? Do you dream of busting out of the cubicle wasteland and finding greener pastures as a freelancer? If so, you’re in good company. The U S Department of Labor estimates that nearly one-fourth of the American workforce is self-employed and that number is sure to increase over the next decade. But do you have what it takes to succeed as a freelancer, consultant, or contract employee? Do you even know what it takes to make it on your own? Here’s your chance to find out. A total guide to starting and running a freelance business, Freelancing For Dummies is for anyone thinking about striking out on their own, or who’s already decided to make the move into self-employment. It’s also an excellent resource for established freelancers looking for ways to jumpstart their businesses. Written by a top corporate communication consultant, it features hard-won tips from a slew of successful freelancers, including an accountant, a wr iter, a computer trainer, a graphic designer, a market researcher, an event planner, a medical trainer and others who share what they know about how to: Organize your home office and budget your time Create the ideal working environment Evaluate jobs and projects Land new business and manage client relationships Manage your money and pay your taxes Stay positive and manage the emotional uncertainties of self-employment Here’s your chance to take the leap from employee to boss with minimal stress and minimal sweat. A survival guide to building a successful freelance career, Freelancing For Dummies features: Self-assessments to gauge your skills and personality Critical “Get in, get out” information A gold mine of checklists, tear-out sheets, and sample forms Top ten lists War stories from freelancers who’ve made it Do you long for the freedom of being your own boss? Relax and let expert Susan Drake help you make the transition to becoming a fulltime freelancer.

"An insider's take on how to break into the Upwork market If you are a freelancer hoping to break into the Upwork job market, this book will save you hours of browsing through free blog posts and forums. You might be thinking" why pay for this information when, with a little diligence, I can find this info all over the web? Here's why: 1. This author has managed to build a quite successful (translate: lucrative) career on Upwork, way back when it was still oDesk and Elance. She knows that ins and outs of this platform 2. She's been on both sides of the equation: hiring people herself, and pitching (and wininng!) major bids for projects and contracts 3. There are many things that you only learn after years and years of working through this platform, and she's privy to most of this knowledge. Now, you can benefit from her experience. I've known people who ask me for advice on how to get started on Upwork. These days, instead of giving them a lengthy explanation, I just email them a link to this e-book -- it has everything they need to know, and more." Chrystina and Brian, Amazon Customer "It was an AWESOME book starting a freelance career. Thanks Diana for this COOL info. Would recommend every Freelance beginner reading this book before starting and along the way. I have got a lot from this book and have started from scratch on Upwork, it does help you create your first base ground to launch a successful freelance business." Amazon Customer "What I liked the most about the book is that it motivates and inspires you. The author gives you some "homework" and you will appreciate the value of the book right at the moment you start doing the first homework!" Ilian Yankulov, Freelancer & Project Manager, working remotely for a Danish Digital Agency This book is the direct result of Diana Marinova's extensive experience as a freelance marketing consultant and the many questions she receives on a daily basis from the fellow freelancers who read her blog. What experience you ask? She has completed more than forty freelance projects. She is a top-rated freelancer on Upwork (formerly oDesk) with 6,500+ paid hours and even more if counting the hours spent working on fixed-price jobs. Clients continuously rate her work with the maximum review rating of five-stars. Today she fully enjoys the freelance lifestyle-traveling the world while making a good living working online. Her market rates range from $40+ per hour for hourly jobs, all the way up to $100+ per hour when working on fixed-price projects. And she sure made a lot of mistakes early on in her freelance career-for example, she was selling herself short when working for as low as $7 per hour during the first few months ... Don't make rookie mistakes when you can learn from hers. Download the sample of the book and see what's in it. But be warned-this book is not a silver bullet for success. You have to roll up your sleeves and work hard to achieve your goals. If you are committed to succeed, this book is everything needed to kick-start your freelance practice on Upwork (formerly oDesk). Diana tells her story while also walking you through all the steps needed to lay a solid foundation for your freelance business on Upwork. In the end of each chapter, she includes action items (a.k.a. homework assignments) to help you put all tips in practice right away. Have a look inside to see the Table of Contents and the first couple of book sections.

Have you wanted to run your own business?Desired the freedom you see other freelancer's have?Wanted to spend more time with your kids without harming your income?This short and well thought out book will give you the tools you need to plan your freelance business and succeed. There is no marketing hype here, just the tools I used over 10 years to build a successful freelance business.I'm going to walk you through some of the problems I had in the first years of my business, and the solutions I came up with to build a 6-Figure Freelance business. Yeah you read that right, I worked less than 40 hours a week and made over SIX FIGURES.I took Friday afternoon's off to ride my bike or quietly have a coffee.This book is for the worker that's tired of the corporate grind. The dad that wants to be more involved with his kids. The freelancer that's tired of struggling day in day out.In the 11 concise chapters of this book we're going to cover: - What you need to do so you're ready to go freelance- How you should manage your time and projects- How to charge properly for your services- What it takes to handle your business finances correctly- How to set proper payment terms- Dealing with communication boundaries- Setting and achieving your business goals- How to stay on top of all the things you have going on- How to decide which projects will have the biggest impact on your business- Understanding how important sales is- Figuring out how to market your business well so that you don't suffer from the feast and famine cycle that's so common to freelancer'sFollow the advice in this book and you can build a solid 6-Figure business. You can position yourself to grow bigger, while still having time for the things that matter outside of work.Even if you only take the advice on budgeting, you're going to feel so much more breathing room in your business that it won't even feel like the business you used to struggle with.Now, what's stopping you from building a freelance career that lets you earn well and have control over your time? Why wouldn't you start working a job that lets you have the impact you've dreamed of, without over the top hours