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Explaining a freelance career to strangers

Unless you’ve got your elevator pitch nailed, figuring out how to explain freelancing to a stranger can be challenging. To help you out of that awkward experience, here are some tips on how to do just that!

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5 signs that your side hustle is ready to become your new career

Wherever you are on this list of signs for your side hustle, you’ll get a better feel for just how ready it is to take on a more primary role in your life.

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How to handle a side hustle with a typical full-time career

Sometimes side hustles can get busy or stressful and require more time than you usually have available. What should you do when responsibilities overwhelm you, and you must juggle your side hustle job with a standard full-time career?

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How do you know if you need a side hustle?

The reality is that only some people will want or need a side hustle. They do add extra effort and can take some maintenance. Here are some of the signs that you should consider a side hustle.

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How can I be a freelance writer as a side hustle?

Freelance writing makes a great side hustle and helps you see just what’s possible if you’re ready for it.

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How to determine if a freelance career is right for you

There are a lot of tasks and job responsibilities that go on behind closed doors when you’re a freelancer. Understanding those and how they impact your personal life is essential.

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Writer quirks and why I embrace them

Even before I started writing, I was always a writer. These quirks started in my personality long before I wrote my first shaky story.

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5 tips for working on a WIP while working as a freelancer

Dealing with a WIP and freelancing has been a learning experience. In case anyone else decides to double-dip, writing-wise, I’ve got a few tips to share on juggling the two of them without losing your creative mojo!

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The real struggles of professional freelancing

I want other struggling freelancers to know that you aren’t alone, even if the online world says otherwise. I see you, and I see your struggles. The solution is all about making a choice. So what will you choose? Misery or positivity?

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Why is burnout so high in freelance careers?

Freelancer burnout is inevitable even if you do everything correctly and take all of the advice that you can. But why? Here’s my take on it.