WhenI started freelancing 10 years ago, I had goals. They involved working while travelling. Basically, I wanted to: Make a living from writing (check) Not work for a crazy boss (check, depending on how I feel about myself at the […]
I’m fairly sure I’m not the only freelancer that checks the SAFREA (South African Freelancers’ Association) website almost weekly to generate quotes. Right, guys? It’s just so useful to have a guideline of what freelancers should be charging in South […]
When I tell people that I’m freelancing, I get one of two reactions: A look of total pity, usually underscored by muted whispers about how I could possibly afford to eat or live in anything more than a cardboard box at […]
We all have “weird boss” stories, so I’m not going to start trying to compete. Suffice to say that I had my fair share. It’s not so much the “weird” (I love a little quirky here and there), it was […]
We got back from a week’s break in Cape Town and I was prepared to hit the ground running this week. I had blogs to write, quotes to send, recipes to edit, and proposals to generate. I also had my […]
One of the many (many) perks of working for myself is the freedom to control my hours. If the sun is shining on a Monday morning, I can head to the beach for a paddle, then make up for it […]
Durban is one of South Africa’s biggest and busiest metropolises. It certainly doesn’t disappoint in terms of fantastic spots for freelancers to make themselves comfortable with a hot cuppa or a fab meal. And, of course, free Wi-Fi. Freelancing or […]
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Like many pivotal moments in my life, the realisation that I HAD to write came as I gazed upon a bottle of merlot. The label, actually. I was turning the wine bottle in my hand, intrigued at its earthy flavour […]
