Branding for freelancers: A beginner’s guide
So what is branding? I’m certainly no expert, but it’s something that I learn more about everyday, and I think that every freelancer is ultimately an expert in their own brand because they know it like the back of their hand. Even if they don’t realise it!
I used to think it was just all about graphic design. You know, having a snazzy logo and some pretty colours and fonts on your website. Shout out to Nikki who designed my logos though! But what I’ve learned through my own personal experience (and mistakes) is that it’s so much more than that, which quite frankly means it takes a lot of work and it’s something that is constantly evolving as your business grows.
As author Seth Godin neatly puts it:
“A brand is the set of expectations, memories, stories and relationships that, taken together, account for a consumer’s decision to choose one product or service over another”
5 of the best books for freelancers
Must read books on freelancing for writers and creatives. Whether you’re an experienced freelancer or just starting out with a side hustle and looking to get more clients, these books offer tips on productivity, tax, PR and brand building.
I’ve been keeping this a secret for months: Out of Office book cover revealed!
“Out of Office” by Fiona Thomas is a no-nonsense guide addresses the questions that people might feel too embarrassed to ask about going freelance … like how to raise an invoice, submit a tax return, claim expenses, network, and use social media. Fiona also details why working from home is proven to have a positive impact on productivity and mental health, and why so many women are making the leap into freelancing out of necessity.
Do you need specific skills or training to go freelance?
Are you wondering if you have the skills to become freelance? I hear ya. It's pretty scary to think about going self-employed if you don't have any experience (or clients). It can cause a confidence crisis. A confidence crisis can be linked to a lack of skills, but...
How to get more freelance clients
If you’re looking to get more high-paying freelance clients that genuinely help your business, read on.
How to pitch a mental health article to editors
So you want to write about mental health. Great! I’ve been writing mental health features for magazines and websites for a few years now in addition to blogging and getting my memoir published. Humblebrag, yes, but I have plenty of experience. Don’t let that put you...
My favourite UK mental health speakers
Some of the most inspiring mental health advocates I know
How to create a freelance routine that works when you have depression
I absolutely love being a freelancer. I feel really proud when I get to introduce myself as a full-time writer, and I actively encourage others to pursue their dream of being self-employed because I think it can be incredibly fulfilling in a number of ways. Truthfully...
10 things I wish I’d known about impostor syndrome
I’ve learned two really simple and effective ways to cope with impostor syndrome, so much so that I managed to make a huge career change from working in catering to becoming a freelance writer and published author in just a few years without any relevant qualifications.
Exciting announcement – The Positive People Podcast is available now!
If you follow me on Instagram then you'll already know that I started 2019 with an exciting new project, the Positive People Podcast. I know what you're thinking, EVERYONE HAS A PODCAST. Granted, you are correct and I'm not going to deny that the podcast market is...
My digital depression journey – how the internet gave me a voice
My first experience using the internet was (probably) in the year 1999. I was twelve years old and in first year of secondary school learning about an incredibly boring tool called ‘electronic mail’, not because it was particularly helpful or even interesting, but...
Being offline, writing a book and eating ice cream for breakfast
It seems fitting that the last 12 months of my life have been bookended by two amazing - yet entirely different - holidays. In the summer of 2017, I watched as everyone else in my workplace jetted off to various locations from Tenerife to South Wales, only...
As Seen On:
