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!)

Content Writing Jobs: Three Places to Find Them

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 12, 2019

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

June 14, 2018 by Melanie Saunders, Updated September 12, 2019

This post discusses IT disposal, and how to get rid of old computers and other gadgets. Doing this properly is crucially …

May 31, 2018 by Ben Taylor, Updated March 27, 2020

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

March 29, 2018 by Michelle Lovrine Honeyager, Updated February 29, 2020

EDITOR’S INTRODUCTION: I’ve recently had LOADS of email requests for sales pitch examples and tips for pitching to companies as a freelancer. …

March 22, 2018 by Ben Taylor, Updated February 7, 2021

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

February 6, 2018 by Michelle Lovrine Honeyager, Updated September 12, 2019

Fact: your freelance portfolio will make or break your freelance career. It’s the digital first step forward. The electronic world’s elevator …

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, …

October 11, 2017 by Francesca Baker, Updated September 12, 2019

Undercharging clients for work is a trap many novice freelancers fall into, and one that’s hard to escape. This article explains …