3 Types of Scammers Freelancers Need to Avoid

Freelancing might sometimes look hard, scammers even make it harder. The bad news is that they are everywhere. On content mills, bidding sites, Craig lists and job boards. They have devised new ways to con away both your time and money. The question is–how do you tell that a client is a scammer and how.

You should always ask yourself whether you’re working to live or living to work – Jerlyn Thomas

Jerlyn Thomas is a Digital Creative Director, UX Designer, Published Illustrator, Strategist, Triathlete and Ultramarathoner. She is originally from the Commonwealth of Dominica, a tiny Caribbean Island located in the Lesser Antilles. She is a talented artist, and she manages the renowned Instagram art page @commuteartist (www.commuteartist.com) How long have you been an artist? I picked up.

Don’t be scared of putting yourself out there – Adebisi Adewusi

Adebisi Adewusi is a freelance writer and photographer. While she writes on various issues, she is particularly interested in issues relating to gender, feminism and social justice. Her writings have appeared in The Huffington Post, SheLeadsAfrica, Circumspecte, Okay Player and Okay Africa. She is a permanent writer at African Feminism and blogs weekly on issues.

YOUR WRITING MEDIUM IS AS IMPORTANT AS YOUR WRITING VOICE

One of the beautiful and most crucial aspects of writing that no one can stress enough is the writing voice and I think overtime, people have done justice to emphasizing the importance and crucial-depth of writing voice as it concerns any Writer/Freelancer. It is true that being conscious of one’s writing voice, listening to it,.

What’s your Favourite Freelance Job Site?

Dear freelancer, it is time for us to help each other in this freelance business! Let us support each other. Drop a link of your favourite freelance job site below so that others can benefit! You too can find out about new cool ones you never knew about! Let’s do this!

THE RELEVANCE OF CONSISTENCY AND MEETING DEADLINES AS A FREELANCER

Consistency is one of the most talked about, emphasized, most basic and crucial topic for discussion especially in the blogosphere. Its essence cannot be overemphasized enough as a budding blogger trying to carve a niche for himself/herself in the industry. Still, it remains one of the aspects most bloggers of which I am inclusive, struggle.

Meet Spike Wyatt; a Renowned Freelance Editor

The year is 2015. In my efforts to earn online in Kenya, I stumble on the WriteLearnEarn (WLE) Platform on a Facebook group called ‘Article Writers Village’ where Kenyan article writers hold camp and discuss ways to better their writing experiences and earnings. There is this UK guy [Spike Wyatt] whom I am wondering how.

Freelance Job Picks (2)

Dear African freelancers, here are some freelance jobs you can check out: Home content typing job (Location of Job Post: Nigeria). Click here to apply: https://www.jobberman.com/job/513618/home-content-typing-job-freelance-nigeria-in/ Freelance Insurance Marketer (Location of Job Post: Nigeria). Click here to apply: https://ngcareers.com/job/2017-04/freelance-insurance-marketer-at-ensure-insurance-plc-75 Freelance Writers (Location of Job post: South Africa). Click here to apply: https://www.bestjobs.co.za/jobs/job-of-freelance-writers-in-city-of-johannesburg-29D5644F1C81C7FE Freelance footwear models (Location.

Articles we love!

Dear freelancers, here are some interesting articles that will help your freelance career! You should check them out! An interesting article in Forbes website talking about 3 Tips to Land High-Paying Gigs as a Freelancer, click here to read: https://www.forbes.com/sites/julesschroeder/2017/03/22/3-tips-to-land-high-paying-gigs-as-a-freelancer/#460b4090188a An article on Fast Company website about how some freelancers overcame their biggest freelancer fear, click.

6 things that Happen when you don’t Manage your Time

Time management is something that we all want to learn one or two things about.  I think one of the most asked questions when it comes to issues concerning productivity is ‘how can one simply manage one’s time more effectively’? We are all concerned about making the best use of our time and making sure we.

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