The Friendly Freelancer
A supportive newsletter for creative freelancers by Linda A. Thompson
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 92 | Founded | 6 years ago | Last Issue | 2 years ago |
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I don’t care that you think I’m “difficult” to work with 🥱
A few weeks ago, I pitched a story to a publication that I had only worked with once before. They pay a measly €250 ($279) for an 800-word story, but the previous time I worked with them the editing process had been a breeze and they pretty...
Creativity + freelancing + notifications = 0️⃣ work done
I’ve long had a funny relationship with working in settings where I’m surrounded by others – libraries, coffee shops, even self-organised co-working sessions with other creatives.
When I was a student, I seemed to be one of very few people...
Can a freelancer's career survive a three-month break? 😱
Dear readers,
I’m taking a three-month break from freelancing, journalism, deadlines and paid work.
Both my clients and I have had some difficulty adjusting to this new reality.
The initial response when I told my regular clients that I...
One day you'll be dancing in your chair while making invoices 💃🏽
The last time Belgium, the country in which I live, held elections several friends and acquaintances opted to run for office at the local level.
I remember how much it amazed me that we (because they were age peers) had apparently reached...
I'm saying goodbye to this newsletter
There is no elegant way to say this. I have decided to quit this newsletter. The reason for that is simple. Three years ago, Linda and I were sitting around the table around the holiday season. Our champagne glasses were overflowing with bu...
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