Freelancing

Posts dealing with the ups and downs of freelancing, with reflections on the freelance life and ideas for making it a little easier.

Why saying ‘no’ is good for business Why saying ‘no’ is good for business

When it comes to friends, you’re better off saying ‘no’ than resenting the work you’ve done and destroying the friendship.

The PCN at one month The PCN at one month

Looking back on the first 30 days of the Professional Copywriters’ Network.

The joy of working alone The joy of working alone

Why I’ve never missed the hustle and bustle of the nine-to-five.

On not being paid On not being paid

As a freelancer, how should you respond when customers decide not to pay?

Five (quick) reasons to love rush jobs Five (quick) reasons to love rush jobs

Rush jobs can be stressful, but there’s a lot to love about them too.

How much is enough? How much is enough?

How can freelancers reconcile the need to build a business with the desire for a simpler, less driven life?

Strategy for freelances Strategy for freelances

A concise guide to developing a strategy for your freelance business.

Evolution of a freelance website Evolution of a freelance website

A post tracing the evolution of the ABC website over the last eight years.

Why I hate networking Why I hate networking

I’ve never got on with networking. Here are the top seven reasons why.