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(Art credit: Kathryn Sheldon) It’s that time of year again, for those of us who celebrate winter holidays. You’re likely plotting presents to give to your family and friends. Have you ever thought about what you might give yourself as…

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Everyone knows the saying “Do what you love, love what you do.” But what if you don’t know what you love to do? How do you figure out your passion? Steven Kotler, New York Times–bestselling author, journalist, and executive director…

Whether you call it freelancing, consulting, contracting, or gig work…the independent work revolution is real. According to Upwork, 36% of the US workforce freelanced in 2020, and the number of freelancers who do it full time went up 8% from…

Taking your freelance business international is easier and less expensive now than ever before. With the pandemic putting a stop to many companies’ travel plans and forcing employees to work from home, business networking is increasingly happening online. This means…

One of the hardest things I had to do as a freelancer was return to the 9-5 workforce in May 2019. I had been let go by my biggest freelance writing client in April 2019 due to restructuring within their…

If you’ve been hanging out with me for a while, you’ll know I can pretty much tie any life experience to entrepreneurship. And this post is no different. This one was fun to write because it has ALL the elements…

Before I started freelance writing a year ago, I was worried about pitching perfectly and writing error-free pieces for my first drafts. I would spend countless hours scrolling listicles with titles like “What Not to Do When Pitching” and stressing…

Unlike salaried employees, freelancers get to choose how many days of vacation they get each year. Time off is essential to our overall well-being, though the right amount of time varies based on workload, financial goals, and personal ethos. Here…