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Money-saving tips for creative freelancers feeling the pinch

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After all, most of the time, our freelancer bank accounts are empty. There are lots of online services that help you automate your finances, and many freelancers swear by them. Freelance graphic designer Mel Gardner , meanwhile, recommends FreeAgent. You don't need the latest tech to be a successful freelancer.

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Illustrator and designer Molly Maine on how to run a creative career while travelling the world

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Ever been tempted to chuck in the 9-5 and follow your dream while travelling the world? That's exactly what illustrator, designer and creative consultant Molly Maine did in 2016, and since then, she's been enjoying the joy of travel while bringing her creative ambitions to life. Quit and travel the world. Her solution?

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Live your best creative life: tips for freelancers inspired by Snoop Dogg's Olympics

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If you work as a creative freelancer, many people will be seriously jealous of you. The life of a freelance graphic designer or artist can be exhilarating, but it can also be challenging and, at times, isolating. Here are some practical ways to support your creative community: Share and promote the work of other freelancers you admire.

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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. If there's one thing that lets down so many freelance designers and illustrators, it's their About page on their website. If you're a sole freelancer, don't be afraid to talk in the first person. Image licensed via Adobe Stock. And that isn't ideal.

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Beth Tibbles on rediscovering illustration, the joy of playfulness, and staying authentic

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We caught up with her to learn more about her journey so far, how she looped back into illustration, and what it's like to go freelance. After four years and with all this experience under her belt, Beth felt it was time to make the leap and go freelance. "It For Beth Tibbles, drawing has been a life-long passion.

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Tina Touli on designing for designers and the double-edged sword of creative freedom

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For a year or two after graduation, Tina worked at various London studios as a graphic designer but took on increasing freelance work in the evenings, largely through word-of-mouth recommendations. It wasn't long before she took the plunge and went freelance full-time, and she's not looked back. "I Adobe x David Bowie Digital Assets.

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Private commissions: Another string for your creative bow?

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He gets to plan everything, go to the hardware store, travel to new places, and then scale the ladders as he adorns the surface with his colourful, detailed imagery. Molly McCammon Like David, private commissions kick-started Molly McCammon's career as a freelance illustrator. "I She regularly depicts couples, families, and pets.

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