Tag: african

  • How to get more freelance jobs this month

    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…

  • How to deal with uncooperative clients

    How to deal with uncooperative clients

    A couple of months ago, a friend of mine who is a freelance writer paid a visit to me. We exchanged pleasantries and began to talk about various issues. Not too long in the discussion, I asked about his freelance business and his reply was rather surprising. He told me that it wasn’t going smoothly…

  • What is Freelance Photography? All you Need to Know

    What is Freelance Photography? All you Need to Know

      Freelance Photography entails submitting pictures for sale, on a per contract basis. Instead of working for an employer or boss, a freelance photographer can work for many clients on different projects.   Photography also functions as a living art. The feeling that comes from capturing moments in time, that would otherwise have been lost…

  • BEFORE YOU START THAT WEBSITE/BLOG FREELANCE JOB. . .

    BEFORE YOU START THAT WEBSITE/BLOG FREELANCE JOB. . .

    Freelancing as a Website/Blog Content Writer is one of the commonest freelancing jobs that come handy in the Freelancesphere and as much as this is true, it is one kind of Freelancing that is hinged on a proper definition. That is, if it’s not properly and well-defined, it can lead to misconceptions on both parties…

  • A Comprehensive Guide to Networking for Freelancers

    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!

    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)

    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

    “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

    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…

  • Freelancing: How it Truly Feels to Give Up Credit for Your Work

    Freelancing: How it Truly Feels to Give Up Credit for Your Work

    As a freelance writer, I would admit that there are good times- especially when my account gets credited. But there is no denying the fact that there are bad days as well. My bad days are often related to giving up credit for work which I have put in so much into a.k.a. ghostwriting. For…

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