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Freelancing Guides
Our freelancing articles will help you on your journey whether you’re an absolute beginner or if you have some experience under your belt. You’ll find how-to articles, in-depth guides, and FAQs about all things freelancing.
Scroll down to see our top posts, or use the links below to narrow your search:
Beginners Start Here
If you’re at the start of your freelancing journey, check out these beginner guides:
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How To Set Prices As A Freelancer (Choosing Your Rates)
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Freelance Contracts: How To Make One & What To Include
Tools For Freelancers
There are countless tools out there designed to make your freelancing life easier. Check out our top picks below:
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The 8 Best Notion Templates For Freelancers (Free & Paid)
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The 11 Best Website Builders For Freelancers In 2024 (No Code)
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The 7 Best Invoicing Software For Freelancers (Free & Paid)
The Team Behind These Articles
No matter what you read here on Freelance Ready, you can trust it was written by a real freelancer. With real experience.
Here’s the team behind the guides on this page:
Chris Hanna
Kate Stacey
Raquel Santos
Freelancing FAQs
How Do You Start Freelancing?
Becoming a freelancer is something pretty much anyone can do! You just need to have skills you can sell and a target audience to which you can sell those skills.
We recommend checking out our guide to becoming a freelancer first, but learning how to get clients is key too.
Is Freelancing Hard?
As with any career path, freelancing has its fair share of pros and cons. You’ll face many challenges, from income insecurity to dealing with tough clients.
But freelancing can be worth it if your goals are flexibility, working on projects you love, and—of course—more money!
Where Should I Start Freelancing?
There are lots of places you can start freelancing, and we recommend checking out our list of the top freelance marketplaces as a start.
But there are also job boards suited to different types of freelancer, and you can of course reach out to people you know—and those you don’t but would love to work with.
Latest Freelancing Posts
We have more than 100 freelancing guides to help you on every stage of your self-employed journey.
Here are the latest ones to go live:
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10 Things To Know Before You Start Freelancing
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How Freelance Writing Works: The Ultimate Beginner Explainer
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Is Notion Free For Freelancers?
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The 8 Best Notion Templates For Freelancers (Free & Paid)
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The 15 Best Freelance Skills That Are In Demand In 2024
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Freelance Writing Rates: How Much To Charge Your Clients
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How To Start Freelance Writing In 2024 (Actionable Guide)
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Fiverr vs Upwork – Which Is Best? (2024 Comparison)
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Freelance Writer Salary – How Much Can You Earn In 2024?
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