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Positive stories from freelance creatives to boost your mood in a recession

Creative Boom

And even if you're still managing to keep on top of the rent, there's no shame in feeling a little down about your prospects for continuing success as a freelancer. And freelance designer Alex Foxley recalls fondly the moment he realised his first year of freelancing had earned him more than at any previous studio job.

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Fresh tools to help creatives run their freelance practice in 2024

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It doesn't matter how talented you are in your chosen creative discipline; that's only half of the work of being a successful freelancer. The other half is about staying organised and productive so you can deliver everything on time and get paid promptly. Standards Site New to create brand guidelines? It's probably a lot.

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5 pieces of good news for freelance designers in 2022

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In the midst of global turmoil, massive changes are afoot in the world of freelancing. The global creative platform has released its latest findings in a new report, Design Without Borders: A Fresh Perspective on Freelance. So quite simply, what it doesn't know about freelancing isn't worth knowing. Earnings look set to rise.

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How to sell yourself as a freelancer in 2023

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock With the economy looking a little flat, most freelancers must put more work into selling themselves. So how can you survive the next few years as a creative freelancer? Ultimately, whatever the broader picture, there will always be clients who are desperate to hire good people.

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Founders, Freelancers & Rebels: new book dispels the fear of going solo

Creative Boom

Whether you're a founder or freelancer, creative entrepreneurship is hard. Consequently, many independent creative founders and freelancers share a longing for connection, reassurance and motivation. Well that's exactly the need that creative coach Helen Jane Campbell addresses in her new book, Founders, Freelancers & Rebels.

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Rafael Medeiros on enduring the Hollywood strikes as a freelance graphic designer

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He's since worked on several global campaigns and for well-known international brands, including Disney+ and Apple TV+. Upon arriving, Rafael secured an internship at DISTINC, a branding and design firm that later sponsored him for a work visa. But it's been anything but a smooth ride. First came the pandemic. I love it, I really do!"

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Five achievable things creatives can do when freelance work is really slow

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But July and August can also mean a much quieter time for creative freelancers. These slower times offer an excellent opportunity to work on your business, marketing and brand. If there's one thing that lets down so many freelance designers and illustrators, it's their About page on their website. Image licensed via Adobe Stock.

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