February 22, 2012

How does one become a freelance photographer?

Question by photobuff: How does one become a freelance photographer?
Though I do not have professional training, I take hundreds of photos and feel I am good enough to go into this line of business. Over the past few years I have been fortunate enough to travel the globe and have some outstanding photographs of nature and the like from Iceland to Egypt. I would like to find some freelance work, but have no idea how to go about this. I’d appreciate any advice you may be willing to give. Thank you.

Best answer:

Answer by surfchika
First of all, get a website. It doesn’t have to be fancy, just enough so people can go online and look at your work.

Then, post your website on www.craigslist.org in whatever city you live in. People go on there often looking for discount photographers, and that is what you will be until you become established. You can try other online classifieds, like the one of your local newspaper too.

Also, work on your networking skills. Tell everyone you know that you are going to work as a freelance photographer. Word of mouth gets around very quickly. You never know who might have a friend getting married, or have some sort of event or photography need. So just get the word out.

Good luck!!

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How do I break into freelance journalism?

Question by killtheaquitted: How do I break into freelance journalism?
I am a writer and looking to start a freelance career. I have been published before, but I am trying to make writing a full time job. Any suggestions?

Best answer:

Answer by Bradster
Just keep writing and submitting. Learn the art of the query letter for magazines. That will help

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What are the best websites to look for freelance work online to submit?

Question by Sebboh is back!: What are the best websites to look for freelance work online to submit?
I’ve heard of getafreelancer, istock, and craigslist. What are some other places to go to look for freelance work? I am an artist, graphic designer, animator, etc.
And if you post some stupid crap about how to make a million dollars in two seconds from your computer i WILL REPORT YOU!! I’m not interested in typing or surveys, I want freelancing for artists!!

Best answer:

Answer by Ilyes R
I know a good freelance website, or let me say, we have.
Our website is http://www.haveafreelancer.com/ . A 3 old days website.

The signup as well as bidding in projects and winning them is totally free.
Unlike getafreelancer where there are projects fees and limited number of bids, haveafreelancer is totally free and unlimited.

Currently there are very few projects, but also very few freelancers so you can start now and I hope you to success.

Thank you.

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Things you Should Know if you Plan to Become a Freelancer

Things you Should Know if you Plan to Become a Freelancer

Freelancing has become the main source of income for many people around the world. It has become popular as it gives a big freedom for the freelancer. A freelancer doesn’t need to work under someone else and the boss is himself/herself. He/she decides what to do and when to do. But there are certain things that you must be aware of if you are planning to become a freelancer. I will explain one by one which I feel that you must be aware of before stepping into the freelancing field.

The most important thing is that you must have a sound knowledge on the subject that you are planning to get freelancing jobs. For an example, if you plan to become a freelancer in software development, you must have a thorough knowledge in one or more programming languages and other related technologies. Otherwise there is a great chance that you will lose the project and your membership on the freelancing site and your reputation. And definitely you will lose your career as soon as you start. Therefore you must gain a sound knowledge in the relevant area before you step into freelancing even how much you are impatient.

Let’s assume that you have gained a sound knowledge on the area that you plan to become a freelancer and you are ready to start your career as a freelancer. Next thing you must do is identifying your scope. It means, you must have a good understanding on your strengths and weaknesses. You must try to overcome your weaknesses if possible. And you must also have a good skill of time management as it will definitely play a major role in your freelancing career. If you are not confident about time management, you must do a research in the internet and learn the basics.

Now you are ready to start your career. The next thing you must do is, finding a freelancing offer. The easiest and efficient way is finding a website which provides freelance offers. You will find many if you do a Google search. Some of them ask you to pay for your membership. Some provide free registration. You can choose any option. But before registering, you must read their payment policies and other related legal conditions. You have to make sure that you are properly paid without any cheating, safely. Most websites charge a percentage of your bid on the project as a commission. You have to agree with it as it is very hard to find good projects by your own. www.rentacoder.com is a good website according to my personal view. But you might not find projects which suits your area of expertise. There are many websites that you can go.

You have become a member of a freelancing website now and ready to bid on projects. First thing you must do is, read the project description and understand its requirements and decide whether you can complete it 100%. If you are not clear on something, contact the project owner and clarify your doubts and problems before bidding. Many websites provide message facilities between the freelancer and the job owner. Use it. If you are confident that you can bet on the project, then don’t go for a higher bet at the first time. You must build a good recognition in the community first. Don’t care much about your income from the first few projects. The most important thing is winning a bid. And keep in mind to use a professional way of communication with the project owner. And always, always deliver the 100% completed project on time or before the dead line. This will increase your recognition.

If you follow these guidelines, you will definitely start your freelancing career with a good start. Always keep in mind that you must be honest with your projects. Otherwise you won’t be able to continue with your freelancing career for a long time. Wish you good luck in your freelancing career.

How do I become a freelance photogrpaher?

Question by Jim: How do I become a freelance photogrpaher?
After messing around in thw world of digital SLR’s for about a year , I really like the idea of working either as a freelance photographer or a phorojournalist … Does anyone know the best way of breaking into the industry or starting out?

Best answer:

Answer by Derek D
Freelance is better. If your talking about video photography, you could possibly get famous by recording something amazing (like car crashes and the such.) and sending it to a show.

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FreelanceWriting.com Publishes September Issue of Freelance Writing Gigs

Myrtle Beach, SC (PRWEB) September 8, 2005

FreelanceWriting.com has published the newest issue of Magazines, Publishers, & Agents Seeking Writers, a free bi-weekly newsletter that helps writers locate freelance writing jobs and freelance writing opportunities. The current issue is available at http://www.freelancewriting.com/guidelinesupdates.html

Inside this issue writers can find magazines that pay for freelance articles; current needs of book publishers and ebook publishers; and profiles of recently launched magazines that offer freelance writing opportunities.

In addition to the newsletter, FreelanceWriting.com also offers three searchable databases of freelance writing opportunities for both writers and authors. They include: Magazine Guidelines Database (http://www.freelancewriting.com/guidelines/pages) featuring more than 600 magazines and their writerÂ?s guidelines; Literary Agents Database (http://www.freelancewriting.com/literaryagents/pages), where writers can find literary agents and links to their submission guidelines; and Book Publishers Database (http://www.freelancewriting.com/publishersdir/pages), where writers can locate book publishers and links to their submission guidelines. Inclusion is free; contact Mr. Konradt at http://www.freelancewriting.com/contact.html

Subscriptions to Magazines, Publishers, & Agents Seeking Writers are free at: http://www.freelancewriting.com/guidelines/emailguidelines.html

Past issues of Magazines, Publishers, & Agents Seeking Writers are available at http://www.freelancewriting.com/guidelinesupdates-archives.html

Launched in 1998, FreelanceWriting.com (http://www.freelancewriting.com) is a free web site to help writers master the business and creative sides of freelance writing. Its sister website, BookCatcher.com (http://www.bookcatcher.com), is a free website to help authors promote their books and learn about book publishing and book marketing.

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New eBook Helps Freelancers Find Solid Clients

New eBook Helps Freelancers Find Solid Clients












Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) January 11, 2011

Compared to freelancers, job hunters have it easy. All they have to do is find one employer to hire them, then they’re done.

Contrast that with the freelancer, whose success in making a living depends on the ability to land not just one job, but many of them, in a single year.

Enter the Freelancer’s Guide to Finding Clients.

Created by Martha Retallick, a Tucson, Arizona freelance graphic designer and photographer, this book offers a detailed how-to guide to making legal cold calls to solicit business. It also helps freelancers:

1. Learn warm calling and how to write e-mails to people the freelancer has contacted or met previously.

2. Handle follow-up calls and e-mails to people who’ve just been contacted.

3. Organize keep-in-touch calling and e-mails to people who were contacted a while ago.

4. Develop efficient market research calls and e-mails.

5. Implement effective outreach via cold, warm, follow-up, and keep-in-touch e-mails.

“At a time when social media and texting are all the rage, working the phone is still a valuable skill,” says Retallick. “I’ve found my most lucrative clients via cold calls.”

Released as a downloadable file, the Freelancer’s Guide to Finding Clients offers a powerful client-finding system that includes phone scripts, e-mail templates, and a progress-tracking spreadsheet that can be put to work immediately.

The eBook is available for purchase at:

http://www.westernskycommunications.com/about/books

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A $2.95 Road Trip, Complete With Souvenirs

(PRWEB) November 6, 2004

Are you seeking new clients? Do you need a few more hours of work every month? Do you dream of an easy-to-use web site that will help you increase your income?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then The Freelance Work Exchange is perfect for you!

The Freelance Work Exchange is an innovative web site that incorporates nearly every aspect of the freelance process.

As with most legitimate professional freelance web sites, Freelance Work Exchange found at http://tinyurl.com/3v69r is available on a paid basis.

If you are reluctant to commit to a montly fee then Freelance Work Exchange has a solution for you. And no, you donÂ?t have to submit an e-mail with a list of questions and then wait for a reply. All you have to do is take advantage of the Freelance Work ExchangeÂ?s valuable test drive.

For only $ 2.95 you can literally test drive the Freelance Work Exchange with a 7-day temporary membership. Unlike most other trial memberships that offer very limited access and no access at all to membersÂ? only features, the Freelance Work Exchange gives you the run of the road. In other words, you donÂ?t just get to drive it around the block; you get to actually make a real road trip with your temporary membership.

Guess what? The Freelance Work Exchange even gives you some souvenirs to make your road trip worth your while. HereÂ?s what your $ 2.95 is going to net you, even if you decide at the end of the 7-day trial that one trip was enough for you.

·    Unlimited 24/7 Access to Professional Members Area    

For 7 days, youÂ?re going to be able to explore and take advantage of each component of the Professional Members Area at the Freelance Work Exchange. This doesnÂ?t mean that you get to read about them, but that you get to make full use of each memberÂ?s only component.

·    Freelance Job Report

You will receive immediate access to the current issue of this Freelance Work Exchange professional edition bi-weekly newsletter, which is a paid subscription. Each issue features career advice and strategies as well as hot freelance job opportunities.        

·    The Jobs Database

Okay, so the Freelance Work Exchange has a freelance job bank, but so do other freelance web sites. However, this site actually allows you to use your test drive to go through the process of finding projects and applying for them. This will give you a good idea of how the site works for you without an ongoing commitment.

Categories in The Jobs Database include:

·    Writing, Editing and Proofreading

·    Design & Illustration

·    Programming & Software Development

·    Consultancy

·    Administrative & Miscellaneous

·    Work-at-Home

·    Million Dollar Freelancing

The Freelance Work Exchange publishes this valuable freelancerÂ?s publication feature in serialized format. A perk that you receive as a temporary member is a free subscription offer. YouÂ?ll receive this innovative publication in chapter-by-chapter format delivered directly to your e-mail address.

If you decide that Million Dollar Freelancing offers no value to you, you can simply discontinue your subscription anytime you choose. The Freelance Work Exchange will promptly remove you from this subscriber list.

·    Featured Freelance Listing

The Freelance Work Exchange offers all its members the opportunity to purchase a Â?featureÂ? listing as a freelancer for the price of $ 50.00 for a 1-month listing or $ 100.00 for a 3-month listing. This same offer is available to you as a temporary member. If you purchase a Featured Freelance Listing and decide not to continue with a monthly membership, you still have the benefit of having your professional profile featured for the period for which you purchased it.

·    Freelance Billing Rates

A common issue among freelance writers and service providers is how to determine rates for professional services. Freelance Work Exchange has reduced it to black and white for you. Taken directly from the U.S. Department of Labor is a chart featuring average rates for various professional services. For some specific freelance services, there is an indicated range of from low to high.

True, you can find this information yourself for free at the U.S. DOLÂ?s web site, but you will have to dig for it. The Freelance Work Exchange has done the digging for you.

·    Gold Seal of Professional Membership

As a supportive service to its professional members, the Freelance Work Exchange has published a Freelance Code of Practice for which it has also created an image or graphics design. Your temporary membership entitles you to post this Gold Seal of Professional Membership directly at your own web site, provided that you are also willing to link to the Freelance Code of Practice.

What better way to declare your professional status than by associating yourself with a highly recognizable Gold Seal of Professional Membership? It will add a significant recognition factor of your professional expertise.

·    Searchable Newsletter Archive

Not only does your 7-day temporary membership grant you access to current newsletter content, but it also grants you access to all the archived newsletters as well. Simply enter a keyword search to find a listing of relevant articles that you can actually read.

·    Categorized Newsletter Search

If a keyword search is not your preferred method of finding information on a particular subject, Freelance Work Exchange features a categorical listing from which you can search for an article on a particular topic. Immediate access is provided to this feature with your temporary membership. You can read an unlimited amount of articles with seven days about any category that interests you.

·    Priority Resume Bank

The Freelance Work Exchange gives you a genuine first chance opportunity for consideration with its recurring employer client base. It has established many solid relationships with employers for whom they provide freelance referrals as needed. As a temporary member, you are invited to submit your resume and/or other professional credentials via its online form for their review and inclusion in its exclusive group of professionals whom they refer to various employers.

There is no additional fee for reviewing your resume and maintaining it in the Priority Resume Bank for employer consideration.

·    Freelance Job Finder

The Freelance Work Exchange features a meta search tool that you can use to do a quick search for freelance opportunities currently posted at all the major online job markets. This is an incredible timesaver that gives you an instant overview of what is available instead of having to go to each major employment web site and do an individual search.

·    The Big List

For convenient viewing, the Freelance Work Exchange maintains a current listing of over 100 freelance markets grouped categorically. ItÂ?s a deep goldmine of places for marketing your services.

·    Totally Free Software

The only thing better than free software is software that is free and useful to you. The Freelance Work Exchange reviews the benefits of several premium freelance software products to which it has linked directly for easily downloading. Again, you can find this information and the free downloads yourself on the Internet, but youÂ?ll invest more than $ 2.95 worth of your valuable time searching for it.

·    E-Mail Support

The Freelance Work Exchange publishes a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page in which it details specific information about the various features it offers. If you need assistance beyond what is provided there, it will gladly provide additional support for you via e-mail.

·    Your Free E-Book on Viral Freelancing

Immediately upon purchasing a $ 2.95 membership, you have access to this innovative publication. Simply download it and save it to your desktop.

This valuable e-book is filled with easy how-to ways to boost your freelance earnings. Even if you decide not to continue your membership after the 7-day road trip, you still get to keep Your Free E-Book on Viral Freelancing. This feature alone is worth a considerable purchase price.

·    Special Report Â? The Formula For Success

A proven reality, the Freelance Work Exchange gives you immediate access to a simple 5-part business plan for achieving success as a freelance professional. This intriguing report is delivered via download in Adobe Acrobat or PDF file and makes genuine common sense from what can be a complicated prospect.    

Simply download the file and save it to your computer. You get to keep this valuable report even if you decide to cancel your membership your 7-day road trip.

·    Post Your Own Job

The Freelance Work Exchange offers an online job submission form that allows you to submit your own specific job for inclusion in The Jobs Database. This valuable feature is available free of charge during your 7-Day membership period. It is a perfect opportunity to find an editor, a ghostwriter or simply an extra pair of hands to assist you as needed.

For the membersÂ? only fee of $ 20.00, you can upgrade your job to a Featured Job Listing for placement in the Freelance Job Report Newsletter. This is a very nominal fee considering that the subscriber base of the newsletter currently exceeds 120,000. That means more than 120,000 talented freelance professionals are actually paying to see your job posting.

·    Featured Members Specials Offering 30% Discount

During your Freelance Work Exchange road trip, youÂ?ll have the opportunity to enjoy a 30% discount on Featured Member Specials such as professional resume writing services and web design services as well as other valuable resources such as the Work At Home Success Kit.

Okay, so thatÂ?s the map to your 7-day Freelance Work Exchange road trip. The final destination at which you arrive is yours to determine. What previous $ 2.95 investment has ever netted you as much professional mileage?

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How much to charge for freelance work as an entry level graphic designer?

Question by dontletmegonow: How much to charge for freelance work as an entry level graphic designer?
Hello, I’m currently a senior at an art school studying graphic design. I’ve been asked to do some freelance work and design a logo that was already drawn out by the customer (basically translate his drawing to a graphic) and create business cards, letterhead, and a website. What do you guys think I should charge for each of those? Thanks for the help!

Best answer:

Answer by ?
Hello,

It really depends on the project. I have see people paying for logos as little as $ 5 and as much as $ 100, so it really depends. For better idea, visit internet marketing forums and freelance sites.

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What is the correct way to declare freelance income?

Question by makeupalleygirl: What is the correct way to declare freelance income?
I have a regular part time job with the normal tax issues, but I recently accepted a very small freelance writing job as well. I am unsure how to deal with the taxes and social security stuff with this. The job required me to send in a W-9, but I understand this to be only for their records. What is the right way to declare my income for the freelance job, and how do I withhold the right social security etc.? I am completely lost on this, but I want to make sure that I follow all the rules properly. Thanks in advance!

Best answer:

Answer by Wayne Z
Schedule C
Schedule SE (for the social security and medicare taxes on this income)

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