Why joining a coworking space can make a huge difference to your work day
In June 2016, three months after I went freelance full-time as a journalist and content marketer, I made the best decision I could’ve made at the time: I joined a coworking space in downtown Toronto. When I became a full-time freelance that year, I knew I had to choose: stay at home all day and […]
Writers beware: Avoid the content mill
Like many other freelance writers, I stumbled into the industry somewhat by accident. Before COVID-19, I had been living a cushy life abroad, basking in the satisfaction of not having to update my LinkedIn. But with the start of the pandemic, I fled back home and found myself confronted with the reality of needing to […]
A guide to dealing with sickness as a freelancer – before, during and after
The advantages of living the freelance life are well known and explored by so many of us. Without a boss to approve your holiday pay or schedule your meetings or decide when your next pay review is going to be, the freedom that comes with a self-employed lifestyle is one that a lot of workers […]
Detaching self-worth from work
This second instalment of the self-worth and work topic will focus on the people who are actively working on detaching their self-worth from their work. I have struggled with this task ever since I dipped my toes into freelance journalism in 2020. I am slowly unlearning this practice, and have been doing so successfully, much […]
How to network as a freelancer in 2022
A common misconception about freelancing is that it’s only something you can do after you’ve established yourself within your industry. This is because freelancing is something many people do later on in their careers, having already worked in staff jobs and various offices. But since coronavirus has revolutionised the way we work and remote, digital […]
The W-8BEN form for freelancers: how to avoid tax when earning money from the US
You don’t want to get taxed twice if you do work for clients based in the US, so here’s everything you need to know about the infamous W-8. The web is a wonderful thing, making it super-easy for us freelancers to work across national borders. Sometimes, in fact, we forget they exist at all. But […]
“I have never felt so better and free:” Why I stopped using an email tracker when pitching
You may have been tempted by the idea of using an email tracker to see who is and isn’t reading your email. But this can actually be a pretty stressful way of living your best freelance life, Qais Hussain argues.
Being a freelancer makes you the ‘main character’ of your life and career – here’s what this really means, the good and the bad
When it comes to being a freelancer now, everyone is ready to be the protagonist of their own career.
“You should never be bored because there is always something to learn.” Jen Ruiz takes her love of blogging full time
If you are thinking about quitting your 9-5 and finding success as a writer, Jen Ruiz has done just that and done it in style. Hear from her about taking her life as a lawyer and turning it upside down.
How to survive freelancer interviews and chats
You may have gone into freelancing to avoid ever having to do interviews. Well, sadly, in same cases you may have to. So here’s a guide to interviewing as a freelancer.
