Freelancing Resources

We have a range of freelancing resources to help you get started and make more money. We have book recommendations, tool guides, and lots more to help you on your freelancing journey.

Check out the guides below to learn more about:

  • The best freelancing books and podcasts 
  • Websites to help you grow as a freelancer
  • Our favorite freelancing tools

Top Freelancing Books & Podcasts

These guides are the first ones to check out if you want to start freelancing: 

The Best Freelancing Books

Check out our list of the best books for freelancers, with options for total beginners and those ready to take their freelance business to the next level.

Freelancing Marketplaces & Job Boards

Finding freelance work, especially as a beginner, can be tough. That’s why we’ve put together a list of some of the most popular freelance marketplaces and job boards to help you get started.

Check out the websites and marketplaces by clicking on the links below:

Marketplaces (like Fiverr and Upwork) are best for beginners, while specialized freelance jobs boards (like ProBlogger and SEOJobs.com) are ideal for those in specific niches.

Some platforms, like Toptal and Yuno Juno, are built for those with a decent amount of freelancing experience.

Our Favorite Freelancing Tools

Here is a collection of our favorite tools for freelancers. Ranging from those that’ll help you manage your finances to specialized tools for building websites or creating graphics. 

(Note that none of the links above or below are affiliate links. We just think they’re helpful resources.)

Latest Freelancing Resources

We’re always adding to our extensive list of resources to help freelancers get more clients and make more money:

The Team Behind These Articles

Chris Hanna

Chris is the creator of Freelance Ready, but he also contributes guides and resources on freelancing
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Kate Stacey

Kate has reviewed some great freelancing books and written guides on creating freelance invoices
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Raquel Santos

Raquel loves finding useful freelancing books and digging into the best tools for freelancers
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