Stories from people who work independently
We publish interviews and short profiles of people building independent careers — real people, in their own words, with their permission.
What this is
This page will carry interviews and stories from freelance writers, translators, editors, designers and other independent workers. Every story is published with the person's permission, in their own words. We don't invent quotes, names or members — until a real story is published here, there isn't one to show.
Topics we'd like to hear about
- How you found your first paying client
- Setting your rates, and changing them over time
- Moving from employment into freelancing
- Working across time zones, languages or currencies
- A project that went wrong, and what you'd do differently
- What you wish someone had told you earlier
Take part
Want to share your story? Use the contact page for now — tell us a little about what you do and what you'd want to talk about.
Discussion spaces and member features aren't available yet. For now, this page is where published stories will appear.