Hi! I’m really glad to have another writer checking out freelancing…it was practically made for us! You’ve got possibly the biggest freelance world out in front of you, so, to help you get the most out of this site, I want to sort some things out really quickly. Money: It’s possible to earn a really good […]
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Your Freelance Profile is More Important Than Your Resume (Sample Included)
This post will help you with Phase 3 of the BlackFreelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! I’d probably been freelancing full time for a good year before I came to the dreadful realization that I might need to create a resume. My first full-on job involved sifting through […]
B2B vs. B2C (and Why Freelancers Can’t Afford to Miss the Difference)
Updated 11/19/2022 This post will help you with Phase 2 of the BlackFreelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! I come from a family of educators. From my mother who taught literature and composition, to family and friends, my life’s been full of teachers, so I’ve had multiple front row seats to […]
A Note on Freelance Skillsets
This post will help you with Phase 2 of the BlackFreelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! While it’s not the first question you should be answering when considering freelancing, the skillset question is one of the most difficult. Part of that is because the language that some of us […]
Mid-Career and Considering Freelancing? Start Here.
This post will help you with Phase 1 of the BlackFreelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! I’m a bit biased, but I think mid-career (i.e. after several years of employment) is one of the best times to start freelancing full-time. Of course, it’s beneficial to everyone to learn the skills […]
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Where to Find Work
Updated 4/12/2019 Finding work is the biggest challenge most freelancers face, but it’s definitely one you can learn to navigate. You’ve got multiple options when it comes to finding and building a steady stream of work, and this page will help you get going. Read these posts to get started, but below are ideas and resources for […]
Upwork Not Working Out? Try These 5 Tips…
Updated 1/30/18 This post will help you with Phase 3 of the BlackFreelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! People at all different stages of their freelance careers turn their noses up at Upwork, and for the most part, they do it for the wrong reasons. Upwork is a sea […]
Writer Resources
(Updated 2/8/2020) Hi writers! This is where I keep all my favorite resources and the ones I see Black writers talking the most about. Make sure to review the whole thing, bookmark it, and come back to visit occasionally…I’m always finding new material that helps freelance writers of all kinds get the most out of […]
10 Ways to Get Past the Fear of Charging For Your Work
This post will help you with Phase 1 of the BlackFreelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! I train a pretty rough martial art — Brazilian jiu jitsu. Six years (and a few fractures and black eyes) in, and the belt that I’m still most proud of […]