One thing I will give employment credit for…it does package up work nice and neat. That’s what keeps people hooked. That’s what keeps people running back…work just sitting there waiting for you without you having to think about where it comes from. It’s the hardest thing to walk away from. That little fact right there? […]
Why “When can I quit my job?” is the Last Question You Should be Asking.
Updated 2/88/2020 There’s a couple of questions that you won’t see me answering much around here at BlackFreelance. The first is almost anything contract-related (because I’m not a lawyer…just know you should have one.) The second is when you should quit your job, and that’s for a couple reasons. First, I’ve never done it myself. […]
Supporting Black Businesses: A New Opportunity for Black Writers, Part 2-Truths
This post will help you with Phase 2 of your Freelance Workbook…if you haven’t started yet, download it now! Also, If you haven’t read part 1, check it out here OK, so I’m going to tell you to start prospecting right now. Seems early right? Well, prospecting is something every freelancer should be doing on a […]
4 Simple Ways to Pace Your Freelance Earning
The only thing I miss about employment is the predictable income. While employment might not be a safe bet anymore, it does provide structured income that’s largely predictable at some level—even when I wasn’t salaried, I knew that there was neatly packaged demand and compensation for my work (even if I couldn’t count on a […]
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 […]
How To Connect With Agencies (You really Should)
This post will help you with Phase 3 of the BlackFreelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! Fact is, most freelancers can’t afford to ignore agencies. They can take some time to get used to, but they’re a powerful tool for you as a career freelancer. That’s true for Writers […]
You Don’t Have to Get Freelancing Right the First Time (or even the second)
This post will help you with Phase 1 of the Black Freelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! I want to tell you something real quick. Your first freelance profile won’t be right. Your first pitch either. Know what else? Your first website will likely be strange and ineffective and your […]
11 Freelance/Business Habits I’m Leaving in 2016
This year’s been a benchmark year for me as a freelancer. With all the garbage 2016’s brought with it, for my freelance business, it’s actually been a good run. I hit my earning goals of matching my full-time monthly income while working part-time. I’ve plugged into a great referral network in my niche, and I’ve […]
Free and Cheap Educational Resources for Freelancers
This post will help you with Phase 2 of the Black Freelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! Freelancing isn’t free, but education can be. This is important to keep in mind, especially as you’re exploring different niches. Making use of free resources to build your understanding of various industries and […]
Black Freelancer Spotlight: Gina Charles
Black freelancers are out there every day building their businesses and careers. These are their stories. Tell us about yourself! Hi everyone, I’m Gina Charles and I freelance full-time. I am located in Trinidad and Tobago. I love to read and paint outside of freelancing. Being from the Caribbean of course the beach is the […]