Thinking of Full-Time Freelancing?
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This book is an excellent guide. If you’re not already familiar with FreelanceSwitch, check out the site. It’s one of my favorite resources. How to be a Rockstar Freelancer, written by Collis & Cyan Ta’eed, the founders of FreelanceSwitch, is full of good advice to help you make the switch to full-time freelancing. The book walks you through the entire process, including advice about when to make the switch, accounting, branding, networking and more. It’s packed with great tips.
I’ve been a designer for 20 years. I started in the days of waxers and transfer letters, transitioned to the computer in the late eighties, and tackled web design in the early nineties. I’ve tried to keep up with all of the software and technologies of the trade, from HTML to CSS and JS, Pagemaker to InDesign. I’ve worked in both worlds–freelance and corporate, finding that they both have their upsides and drawbacks. It’s a challenge to stay current, but it’s my passion and the perfect profession for someone who never wants to be bored! I hope that I have something valuable to offer other designers.