Practical guides for independent work
Straightforward, honest guides on the practical side of freelancing — no invented statistics, just what's worked.
- Rates and money6 min read
How to set a day rate you can live on
Most freelancers price from guesswork or from whatever the client offers first. Here's a steadier way to work it out.
- Staying safe6 min read
Spotting a fake freelance listing
Freelance scams rely on enthusiasm and urgency. The patterns are recognisable once you know what to look for.
- Pitching5 min read
A pitch editors will actually read
Editors read dozens of pitches a week. Most fail for the same handful of avoidable reasons.