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There’s a craze happening at the moment where people think it’s easy to quit their job and start making a six figure income in a matter of weeks. This probably isn’t helped by the slew of courses, e-books, and blogs out there that tout “making millions quickly” as...

Short and sweet today. One of the most common questions I get asked by readers is how to find clients. But not just any old clients – decent clients that pay well. Finding clients consistently is not an easy task, particularly if you have no idea where to start. At...

Freelancing is definitely not a fool’s game. In fact, you have to be super smart to make it work. That being said, there are millions of articles out there that put the fear of anything into people by spouting freelancing myths that just aren’t true. When I first...

Finding freelance writing clients and finding work. The two hardest things about being a freelancer. The thing is, not many freelancers are willing to share exactly where they find their clients and how they manage to land them in the first place. They’re quick to...

No, it’s not you. I know you were probably expecting that, right? So many posts out there are all “YOU are the key to what's holding you back from doing what YOU want,” and, while I think we should treat ourselves a little bit nicer, this isn’t the one real thing...

SO many budding freelancers want in for the awesome perks of having your own schedule. Freelancing means you can work from wherever and hop on a plane at a moment’s notice. Honestly? It was one of the biggest draws for me, too. Travel is a huge part of my life, and...

I want to let you in on a secret. Freelance writing isn't about running a never-ending marathon that leads to pennies at the end of the month. It's about finding your groove, hustling, and making it work for YOU. To show you this in motion, I've asked Elna of...

Can you blimmin’ believe it’s 2016 already?! I remember when I was a kid and couldn’t even comprehend that there would be a 2016. It just seemed SO far into the future. But, here it is, showing its shiny new face to us, full of anticipation and promise. A new year...

Things are starting to wind down into the Christmas season. We’ve had all year to hustle our asses off, and now it’s time to sit back and reap the benefits of the freelancing tips we've picked up along the way, right? Or, should I say, it’s time to sit back and go...

It’s been 15 months since I went full-time as a freelancer (fitting, considering it’s 2015!). And, let me tell you, it’s been a helluva ride. There’s been good, there’s been bad, there’s been flying-by-the-seat-of-my-pants moments, and there’s been small victories...

Don't know how to get clients? Getting clients is hands down one of the hardest parts of being a freelancer. It can often feel like the world is against you and you’re never going to find someone who’s willing to take a chance on you.  Trust me, we’ve all been...

Hands up those of you who think freelancing can never rake in as much money as a cushy corporate job? I'm guessing there are a lot of hands in the air right now, amirite?!  Well, if you're in the camp that thinks "yeah right, AS IF I could earn more freelancing two...