Community Creativity Clients & Gigs
Why your marketing strategy needs video
Strengthen your social media presence and reach more clients by engaging through live video.
Community Creativity Clients & Gigs
82 rules for all freelancers to live by, Part 2
Use these tips, insights and guidelines to keep your career moving forward.
Community Creativity Clients & Gigs
82 rules for all freelancers to live by, Part 1
Use these tips, insights and guidelines to keep your freelance career moving forward.
Creativity Advocacy
Cornell is looking for creative freelancers
Cornell is starting a focus group to help shape its new resource center for young creative workers.
Clients & Gigs Creativity
Take your skills to the next level with online learning
Nearly anything you need to learn is available online and on demand, at various skill levels and price points. Here’s an overview.
Clients & Gigs Creativity
Why entrepreneurs should embrace mistakes
Don’t feel guilty about making mistakes and don’t let the fear of failure stop you from making some more.
Clients & Gigs Creativity
Five tech essentials for freelancers
The ability to make money with a laptop is a wonderful thing, but when the technology goes wrong it can spoil your day. Here are five tips.
Money & Taxes Creativity
How to get started with crowdfunding
Successful crowdfunding campaigns have some key elements in common.
Creativity
The riskiness of writing about race in a colorblind society
It is interesting how and when things come back to us. I am currently rereading Ralph Ellison’s 1952 novel Invisible Man. I haven’t touched the book in years,…
Creativity
3 smart ways musicians can protect their work
I am an entertainment attorney specializing in music, television, film and video, and have assisted countless artists in navigating the legal aspects of the music business. My new book, The…
Creativity
Six ways to crush solopreneur burn out for good
As solopreneurs, we're either feeling guilty for not being busy, or we're in over our heads with work. Neither phase in the "feast or famine" work cycle is stress-free, which…
Creativity
Create an outstanding brand with 5 psychology-based strategies
Do you want to learn how to get prospects to engage with your content? Of course you do! But it takes more than simply posting and hoping for the best.…
Creativity
The ‘Right Time’ is the time you decide to make it right
Have you ever told yourself or someone else that you’re just waiting for the “right” time? I sure have. Many times. Certainly, there are better times than others to…
Creativity
Why support systems are essential to freelance life
I live in a mid-size city that is known more for its sports prowess than it is known for its creative communities. I admit that I am slightly envious of…
Creativity
The entrepreneur's guide to failure
“Fail fast, fail often” is an established mantra in the startup world. When creating a new business, every failed idea — every rejection, every roadblock — puts you one step closer to…
Creativity
5 ways to incorporate bliss into your freelance business
As a freelancer, I understand the frustrations you probably go through when things get “stuck.” It could be a client that falls through, a payment that doesn't come or even…
Health Creativity
How to deal when the news is stressing you out
I watch and read the news on a daily basis. It keeps me informed and helps me to stay on top of current events and world affairs. What used to…
Creativity
The benefits of taking an unexpected technology break
Can you imagine a day without the tools that you need for your craft? Neither could I until it happened to me earlier this week. The day started off like…
Creativity
4 ways minimalism can improve your writing skills
For those unfamiliar with the concept of minimalism, it’s basically thought of as owning less stuff. The rising tide of consumerism that has taken over the past couple of…