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Ending A Freelance Contract (Freebie or Paid): All you Need to Know
You’re probably wondering why this of all things to write on as regards freelancing? Or maybe you’re thinking; why would I ever want to walk out of a freelance contract? Or maybe you are probably thinking you won’t be needing this anytime soon but do hold up, it’s not unnecessary neither is it untimely to…
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WANT TO LEARN HOW TO NEGOTIATE YOUR WORK’S WORTH? Then Read
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Ever Felt a Disconnect between you and your Work? Read this.
The thing, with storytelling- as with other forms of art, is its un-intending effect upon consumers of literature (and other forms of art). In the undecidedly cunning manner of art, people are bound to lower their guards and allow themselves to experience what they perceive to be something exterior; that is, the lives of others…
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“Do not send out substandard work.” – Mimi Osakwe
Heyyy Freelancers! Here is another exciting interview we are bringing to you. We had the privilege of speaking with Mimi Osakwe. Mimi (Miriam) Osakwe is a Nigerian/British PR, Communications & Events Professional, Writer and Lifestyle Blogger. She is also a huge foodie, she loves travelling, She is an amateur photographer, an avid reader and a…
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5 Common Freelancer Stereotypes you Need to Know!
I have noticed a few stereotypes amongst freelancers, and I might be wrong or right about my observations, but freelancers are more likely than not to see themselves through the lenses of at least one of these categories of freelancers: Stereotype 1: The Geeky Freelancer Everyone seems to identify this type of freelancer by the…
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How to Brand your Freelance Business Like a Pro
When we think of branding, some of the things that come to our mind are branding for business owners, entrepreneurs, companies, and so on. However, we don’t usually think of branding for freelancers. Sometimes, this is attributed to the fact that some people don’t consider freelancing as a business. This is wrong. Freelancing is a…
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“Stretch your limits, but don’t promise what you cannot deliver” – Olamide Aturu
Olamide Aturu, who likes to call herself Pietrina is a part shrink and part Hr Practitioner. She loves to write, in fact, she once told someone that she has no idea where her mind goes to when she writes, but wherever that is, she is grateful. Olamide sees writing as a means to create, excite, and build…
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Want to Freelance Across Multiple Fields? Then you should Read this!
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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…
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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…
