Advice

Providing advice and support to freelancers is a big reason for this site to exist. It’s run BY freelancers and FOR freelancers (and remote workers!)

Scroll down to see all of our freelance advice posts – or start with some of these most popular ones:

Details of my Freelance Kickstarter course.
How to protect your mental health when you work from home.
Being a Writer – one of our trademark “open and honest” posts, on the realities of being a freelance writer.
Sites Like Upwork – A list of alternatives to Upwork for online freelance gigs.
How to Get Approved on Upwork.
The 52 Best Freelance Websites (for Beginners and Experts!)

How to Stay Productive When Working from Home

January 7, 2019 by Ben Taylor, Updated March 27, 2020

Working from home is undeniably great! It’s hard to beat working in a relaxed environment with the freedom to choose convenient …

November 14, 2018 by Ben Taylor, Updated September 15, 2021

This freelancing jobs for beginners guide is essential reading if you’re looking to find out what options exist for you in …

November 12, 2018 by Ben Taylor, Updated August 18, 2021

I’ve lost count of how many times people have emailed me to ask about the freelance rates they should charge their …

September 25, 2018 by Michelle Lovrine Honeyager, Updated September 8, 2021

Striking out into the world of self-employment can feel empowering – at first. Then you’re suddenly faced with all the responsibilities …

September 24, 2018 by Kristina Nelson, Updated September 12, 2019

If you’re new to the world of freelance writing, or an old hand looking for some new content writing jobs, then …

August 16, 2018 by Michelle Lovrine Honeyager, Updated May 26, 2020

Have you ever been reading a book, only to notice all the typos that slide past professional authors and their editors? …

August 2, 2018 by Ben Taylor, Updated September 8, 2021

This particular freelance advice article is one that’s been percolating for some time, so I thought it was about time I …

May 31, 2018 by Ben Taylor, Updated September 8, 2021

Something I’ve been asked for a LOT recently is time management exercises and tips. It seems that plenty of people have …

March 22, 2018 by Ben Taylor, Updated August 13, 2021

Anyone doing an initial online search for work from home jobs could quickly find themselves convinced that there are thousands of …

January 12, 2018 by Ben Taylor, Updated September 12, 2019

Have you ever wondered if there’s a one-stop website somewhere where you’ll find all the freelance writing jobs for beginners? Sadly, …