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News, tips and resources for freelance graphic designers, illustrators, artists, photographers and makers.

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How to beat the competition as a creative freelancer

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21 September 2022

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How creative freelancers can save some much-needed cash this winter

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13 September 2022

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How to transform difficult clients into people you love working with

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17 August 2022

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A creative freelancer's guide to getting back to work after a summer break

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8 August 2022

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Five achievable things creatives can do when freelance work is really slow

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27 July 2022

© Jungmin Ryu. All images courtesy of the artists.

Want to go freelance? These top illustrators share the big secrets to their success

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14 June 2022

Penny Lee, aka The Brand Directoress. Photography by [Jim Marsden](https://iamjim.co.uk/)

Why freelancers worried about going niche could be missing out on big bucks

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5 May 2022

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A helpful guide to marketing for freelancers fed up with Instagram

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29 April 2022

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How to become a graphic designer at home

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21 March 2022

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Great insider tips on how to deal with difficult clients and make them happy

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14 March 2022

5 pieces of good news for freelance designers in 2022

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14 March 2022

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Five quick money-saving tips for freelancers feeling the pinch

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22 February 2022

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11 quick and easy PR tips for busy freelance designers and illustrators

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3 February 2022

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How to survive and thrive during the Great Resignation as a creative freelancer

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31 January 2022

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Nine things freelance illustrators must avoid, from those who know

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26 January 2022

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Why freelance designers don't get featured in the press (and how to fix that)

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19 November 2021

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How to dump a difficult client without damaging your reputation

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6 October 2021

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25 of the best apps to run an efficient business

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6 October 2021

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15 must-read tips on managing client expectations

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5 October 2021

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How to win your first graphic design project as a freelancer

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22 September 2021

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Experienced freelancers share their tips for anyone going it alone in 2021

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25 August 2021

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5 easy ways to make more money as a creative freelancer

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23 August 2021

How Studio is transforming freelancing, by giving independent creatives a 'team'

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19 August 2021

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How to win more freelance clients when you've quit social media

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16 August 2021

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