Freelance like a Rockstar
Dec 14th, 07 | 6 remarksOne of my favorite sites, Freelance Switch, launched their first ebook today called How to be a Rockstar Freelancer. FS has become a definitive online resource for freelancers over the past year since its inception, and that’s not all. They’ve successfully branched into the podcast arena and now into the ebook arena as well.
I’ve been waiting on ‘Rockstar Freelancer’ for a while, so I snatched my copy up right away this morning. :) It covers all the essentials that most current freelancers want to know such as
- branding
- marketing
- managing projects
- handling tricky clients
- and of course - pricing yourself and getting paid.
There’s also the obligatory chapter for newbies on getting started. If expanding is part of your vision, you’ll be interested to know there’s even a chapter on that. One of the things that really caught my attention was section on Avoiding Repetitive Strain Injury. I’m in a situation right now where I’m going to bi-weekly Chiropractic sessions, so for me personally that information is very valuable.
I think the only thing missing from this book is a section on developing an exit plan. Most people don’t go into business automatically thinking of how to get out… but it’s important to consider at some point nonetheless.
If you are your boss, or if you’ve been considering firing your boss, you might want to take a look at this ebook. I’ll definitely be tearing into it this weekend. It’s cold and snowy here in Wyoming anyway AND my Christmas shopping is done, so I can’t think of a better way to spend the weekend! :)
Hmmm…I think you have me sold, Charity. I wasn’t really thinking about buying it, but I probably will now.
Thanks for the insight.
Dec 15, 07 | 6:21 amIf you get it let me know what you think Armen! It’s a very easy read so far, but I think it’ll be a weekend well spent. I probably should’ve read a book of this subject matter a long time ago. Better late than never I guess. ;)
Dec 15, 07 | 9:47 amThanks for the review. Being a freelancer myself, this is just the sort of thing that interests me.
Dec 16, 07 | 10:01 pm[...] I found out Freelance Switch have produced a new book on freelancing “How to be a Rock Star Freelancer” via Charity at Design Adaptations [...]
Dec 22, 07 | 1:03 amCheers for the write-up, Charity, and have a wonderful xmas.
Dec 24, 07 | 5:39 amYeah, They provided lots of freelancer resources.
Mar 29, 08 | 7:40 amI wish i can have great writing skill to publish more article on my freelancer network. Currently only jobs available in my freelancer site but not much article support :)