Rambling
Fear Is the Mind Killer
"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and…
Project Communication for Borderline Incompetents
Let's say you're something like me. You have a very full heart and a lot of big feelings about the things that you love. When you care, you care deeply.…
Building Your History
When you're starting out in your career as a creative, there's a little bit of a catch 22 happening: You can't get hired because you haven't done any work, and…
Why We Love Project Managers
You have heard of this thing, this project management business, yes? Chances are, if you've worked independently (ie directly with the client) then even if you weren't knowingly wearing the…
Day One: Getting Started
So you have decided to become a freelance web designer / developer after all, and you are at the absolute beginning of your story, this is your first morning. Not…
Know How to No
One of the hardest things about being a freelance, especially in the early days, is knowing when and how to say no to clients. ESPECIALLY when your portfolio is looking…
Having a Recipe - The Joys of Process
Building in digital can feel a lot like playing with LEGO®. Sometimes, it's cool to freestyle and see what odd things you can come up with, you can use a…
Before You Freelance
This is an open letter to those who are choosing to join the collective insanity of self-employed creatives (ie YOU), to be read on the first day of your glorious…