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Dear Writer: When the Platform is Familiar. . .

Dealing with a familiar platform can be a challenging thing to do in Freelancing because it tends to lead to what can be referred to as a breach of professionalism. What is a familiar platform? A platform is familiar when the founder/curator of the platform is known to you either as a friend, acquaintance or.

How to get more freelance jobs this month

So you are a Freelancer. You are basking in the euphoria of being in charge of your time, resources and schedule. For the sole aim of providing services to clients at agreed fees and commissions. You are also in the freelance business because aside pursuing your passion with it, you also expect to earn a.

A Comprehensive Guide to Networking for Freelancers

Running a freelance service is fun. It has so many perks attached to it; freedom, flexible working hours, and ability to earn extra money if you’re combining it with another job. As attractive as it may seem, freelancing can also be really frustrating especially if you are not getting any projects. This is the dilemma.

Who is a freelancer? All your Questions Answered!

Introduction At its most basic, a freelancer is an individual who is self-employed and does not work for any employer in the long term. A common feature with freelancing is that individuals can work with many clients, on different projects within a specific time frame. According to research conducted by Freelancers Union, estimates put the.

Video: Learn How to Create a Book Design in Canva (Part 3)

Heyyyy! freelancers, here is the third part of the free tutorial by Remi Roy on how to How to Create a Book Design in Canva.   If you missed the first part, here is it: https://africanfreelancers.com/2017/06/08/video-learn-how-to-create-a-book-design-in-canva/ Here is the second part: https://africanfreelancers.com/2017/09/26/video-learn-how-to-create-a-book-design-in-canva-part-2/   Enjoy!  

“Always write, even when you don’t have clients” – Uche Osita James

Heyyyy freelancers! Welcome to another exciting interview session! We had the privilege of speaking with Uche Osita James; An African Freelancer! Enjoy the interview! Uche Osita James is a Nigerian. and a final year law student at the University of Nigeria. He was born in the year 1996, in Enugu, Nigeria and he is the sixth.

The Earn $100 Per Day in Six Months Challenge: Update

It is September already. Two months since I started this over-ambitious challenge. Phew, how time flies! Within the next four months, I should be reaping the fruits of my labour but I am not very sure that will happen. If you are new here, you might be interested in reading my July post on this.

How to Handle an Angry Client like a Pro

My very first freelance job got me, after spending several hours trying to do the job, a client who was clearly displeased. From her mail, I could literally feel the heat of her anger as it radiated to where I was standing. I thought I had done a good job, turns out; it was less.

I HAVE WRITTEN 60,000 WORDS AND COUNTING, AND HERE IS WHAT I HAVE LEARNT

This is a Guest Post by  Ekene Noel EZIAGULU   The following article will chronicle my ongoing experiences as a part-time freelancer, and dwell on my engagements as a Content generator (Content Writer). It has been ten months of submitting articles, meeting some deadlines as well as missing others, arguments with clients and negotiating for.

“Your message must not be lost. If your work loses its message, it is a mess.” – Oluwatomiwo Akinyemi

This interview has a truckload of nuggets for every freelancer! Speaking with Oluwas tomiwo Akinyemi was an experience in itself! Akinyemi Oluwatomiwo Iyanuoluwa is a Nigerian from the southwestern part of Ondo State.  He majored in English and literary studies at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko. He is passionate about the performing arts and this.

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