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.

Tired of the daily grind crushing your dreams? It's time to rewrite your story with "How to Start a Successful Freelance Career." Elizabeth Richey's journey from one client to a thriving empire will ignite the fire within you. Say goodbye to the 9-to-5 shackles and hello to the limitless potential of freelancing. Let this book be your guide as you carve your own path to success and fulfillment. Seize your destiny today!

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.

Are you sick and tired of feeling like you're begging your boss for time off when your baby is sick or your kid has a school play or meeting in the middle of the day? Do you feel like a crap parent when you can't be home with your kid when they're sick because you can't afford to miss a work day? Do you feel that panic each day when you leave work knowing you only have so much time to get the kids, run any errands needed before homework and dinner and baths knowing in the back of your mind you'd be lucky to have a quality moment with any of your kids? I know how you feel and when I lived that life I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder because THAT lifestyle is very stressful for most! If you're here you're ready for a change and you know you can do that by launching your own freelance career! You have come to the right place to take the next step to gain the knowledge you need to start a whole new chapter of your life! "How to Start a Successful Freelance Career" is an easy to read book with everything I learned starting with 1 client in 2019 to having over 50 clients, my own firm and a multi six-figure business today! In this book I share everything it took for me to truly get started and everything I learned from my own mistakes along the way.

Finally, the first real practical guide for anyone looking to start a successful freelance career. This book will show you how to become your own boss by establishing a successful business, managing your time effectively, and building a solid professional reputation. It offers clear, practical advice on the most important aspects of running a freelance business, such as planning, managing finances, prospecting for clients, and building lasting client relationships. The book also includes inspiring stories of successful freelancers who have built successful careers, as well as tips and advice for overcoming common challenges freelancers face early in their careers. Finally, it will show you how to continue to grow and evolve as a freelancer to ensure your long-term success. If you are interested in developing your career as a freelancer, this book is a must-read. It will give you the tools and knowledge you need to build a successful and fulfilling business, while allowing you to stay in control of your time and personal life. So go ahead, take control of your professional future today and become the boss of your own business.

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

This book includes everything I've learned in the past 6+ years as a freelancer. All the mistakes I've made and the hacks that helped me to earn up to $5,000 a month working from home as a freelancer. Think of this book as a blueprint for freelancing success. An actionable plan that you can go through step-by-step to get started in freelancing and build a profitable career as well as to find better-paying jobs and land clients effectively. All you have to do is read 1 chapter per day and take necessary action that I advise in each chapter. With this strategy, you can start freelancing even while working at a day job without taking any risks.I've struggled for over 4 years before making a profitable income as a freelancer. That's because I've made a lot of mistakes along the way and I had no one to give me advice. That's why I wrote this book outlining all the mistakes I made and all the strategies that helped me to reach my $5K goal.I hope this book will help newcomers get started in freelancing the right way and make a profitable income to achieve financial freedom.