Up and coming? Looking for exposure? Trying to break into a field? You might consider working on spec to get that name recognition, or even... for
FREE!
But if you are looking for a professional to do something for you, I would strongly recommend you
do not ask for it for free.
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posted by drfu
on Dec 10, 2012 -
84 comments
DontGetScrewedOver.com features a video called "What it Feels Like to be a Freelancer." They also provide tips on how not to get screwed over, for freelancers, clients, and subletters alike. The site and video were brainchild of
Docracy- aimed at offering free, open-source legal documents that are edited and fine-tuned by the community that uses them. They range from a variety of subjects, from personal [subletting, wills] to business [freelancers, consulting].
posted by FirstMateKate
on Aug 6, 2012 -
25 comments
F*ck You! Pay Me! Customers not wanting to pay for work done (or pay less than what was originally agreed to) is a common problem that many business owners run into. In this 40 minute video, Mike Monteiro, a web designer, and his lawyer offer advice on how to get clients to pay up. The talk is aimed at freelancers and small firms that provide creative services. Note: There is some swearing in this video. [via
Ask Mefi]
posted by Jasper Friendly Bear
on Oct 16, 2011 -
51 comments
FreelanceSwitch covers many of the topics freelancers need to know about with their daily articles and tips. They run a freelance
job board and have regular
podcasts so you can learn a little something while you work or commute. Check out the FreelanceSwitch
forums for support and advice from other freelancers, or check out their
resources section.
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posted by netbros
on Feb 4, 2009 -
4 comments
Ink-stained wretches need not apply. "This is probably terribly unfair, but I just never quite trusted a writer whose letterhead described him or her as a "wordsmith," a "scrivener," "écrivain" (with or without the diacritical), or an "ink-stained wretch." Nor was I favorably impressed by printed citations of honors received ("James Beard Award-Winner Biff Bartleby, Scrivener"). And kids, please, no personal logos: Above all, avoid cute drawings of kitty cats at laptops, or manly fists grasping ostrich-plume pens." And other things freelance writers should avoid. (From
Mediabistro; registration may be required.)
posted by Man-Thing
on Mar 1, 2007 -
61 comments
Detonate.net rants on freelancing with eLance “The problems on eLance can be divided roughly into two groups. Jackoff buyers, and lowball sellers.” All I see are projects to build complete e-commerce sites or full intranets for $1,000. Does anyone have a positive experience using eLance? Is there a better online resource for freelancers to find work?
posted by kirkaracha
on Sep 10, 2001 -
10 comments
The official newspapers of staples.com gets huffy about integrity. Back in 1999 the L.A. Times produced a special section praising the Staples center and sort of forgot to mention that they were splitting the ad revenue with Staples. At the time their management was pretty upfront about tearing down the wall between news and advertistisement. Now they've decided to act like journalists again. However, I'm not so sure that what this guy did was all that unethical. Maybe it is. Maybe it isn't.
posted by rdr
on Feb 12, 2001 -
5 comments
