This post will help you with Phase 3 of the BlackFreelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! You guys know I’m always talking about how important it is for freelancers to be on LinkedIn, and that’s for good reason…it works. I got a heads up from Detroit-based freelance writer, Amber […]
A New Look at Fiverr with Stephanie Caudle
I ran across Stephanie Caudle on Twitter and had to reach out for an interview because she’s using Fiverr (a site that has a sketchy reputation depending on who you talk to) in some really interesting ways. She’s got a really informative perspective, so read through the whole thing. Stephanie is a freelancer and the […]
How to Own Your Online Presence as a Freelancer
This post will help you with Phase 3 of the Black Freelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, it’s easy to let your marketing fall off. Let me tell you though, this is a big (and common) mistake. Except in rare cases where you’re […]
How To Get Bigger Clients with LinkedIn (email template included)
[Updated 4/12/2021] So you’ve probably noticed by now that I’m a big fan of LinkedIn…as a freelancer. It was pretty useless when I was employed, but now? It’s got to be my favorite marketing and research tool. This past year, I finally started making more monthly than I did at my previous job (while working […]
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 […]
How to Cold Contact a Client
No Portfolio? No problem.
This post will help you with Phase 3 of the Black Freelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! This post is geared toward writers, but it’s worth a read for freelancers of every skill set to get some inspiration on getting past the portfolio hurdle. “You need experience to get experience.” […]
Tired of managing your freelance social media? These tools can help.
This post will help you with Phase 3 of the Black Freelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! If I’m going to be real, there’s a lot of advice out there on building your freelance business that is either annoying, boring, or just difficult for some people. For me, keeping a […]
4 Ways You Can Use Freelancing to Build a Professional Career
This post will help you with Phase 1 of the Black Freelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! If I’ve learned anything about freelancing over the past few years, it’s that unless someone does it, and does it for a decent amount of time, they probably have no idea what it […]
Freelance Writing Niches You Probably Never Considered
This post will help you with Phase 2 of your Freelance Workbook. I sat down to write this as a general guide to help people better understand their opportunities as freelance writers, but as I sit and watch the world react to yet another round of extra-judicial killings of Black people, I realized why exactly […]